Exclusive Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena and Palatine Hill Guided Tour: A journey through ancient Rome
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Step into the ancient world of Rome on an exclusive guided tour of the Colosseum Gladiator's Arena and Palatine Hill. Beat the crowds, uncover secrets, and immerse yourself in the history and mysteries of ancient Rome.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Being one of the most visited monuments in the world, there is regularly long ticket lines at the Colosseum. By joining our Exclusive Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena And Palatine Hill Guided Tour we will provide you with special entrance passe, so the group can head straight inside from a different gate and not waste time standing around in ticket lines.

As you walk inside the Colosseum, accessing the famous Gladiator Arena, you will begin to feel the magnitude of where you are. Exploring the ground floor level and up to the second tier, your guide will recreate the past, with stories of epic battles, painting pictures in your mind, bringing to life the walls that surround you.

Learn about the types of games and ferocious battles that the Romans enjoyed the most. See where the emperor would be perched, high above the arena floor, ready to decide the fate of another gladiator as he stood before a roaring Roman crowd. Along with providing you with expert knowledge, your guide will also point out the best places to capture that perfect picture during your tour, as you tour the circumference of the Colosseum.

What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Radio and headsets for clear guidance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Colosseum admission tickets
Additional Information

An adept English-speaking guide will accompany you on a historical venture, recreating the enchanting past and secrets of ancient Rome’s heart. On your expedition, you will bypass the crowd, skipping the lengthy ticket queues and make an entry via a backdoor directly to the Arena floor. You will go on a detailed exploration within the Colosseum’s walls, uncovering its many mysteries and a history steeped with bloodshed. The next stop on your tour will be the Palatine Hill, a place of residence for the wealthiest Romans, boasting the best city center views (an ideal spot for capturing photographs). Following this, descend the hill to investigate the renowned Roman Forum, the life hub in bygone Rome housing the most ancient and significant buildings. The Forum also served as a venue for public speeches, elections, legal cases, and one-to-one gladiatorial battles. Partake in our Exclusive Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena And Palatine Hill Guided Tour and embark on a time-traveling journey to witness the grandeur of these historical marvels as they once stood.

  • At the time of booking, traveler must provide their full name. All travelers are requested to provide a valid ID card when entering the Roman Forum. Failure to provide a valid ID card will result in denied entry to the Trajan Forum and the Roman Forum.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
  • To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
  • Forbidden objects inside the Roman Forum: bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley, knives, selfie sticks
  • Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
  • Please notice that the Roman Forum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
  • Activity subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Changes on the bookings will not be accepted within 24hrs of the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
  • Pets are not allowed, unless they have a service animal certification
  • The Management does not distribute individual tickets. We will have one group ticket for the entire group. For this reason, we are not able to give tickets to late arrivals that missed the tour!
  • Every refund request MUST be made within and not later 48 hours from the day of the tour
  • Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
  • Please note that the service includes an exterior tour of Colosseum.
  • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,… ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
Location
Campidoglio square
The meeting point is next to the equestrian statue in Piazza del Campidoglio. The staff members have a signboard reporting 'Tour in the City'
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paulosk504
Apr 22, 2024
Revealing Rome's Ancient Splendor: A Guided Journey Through Time - Our journey began at the historic Campidoglio square, where we were greeted with anticipation for the adventure ahead. Lara our guide her vibrant personality and profound knowledge of Rome's history immediately captivated us as we embarked on our exploration. Guiding us through the Foro di Traiano, we gained a deeper understanding of ancient Rome's political and social dynamics. At the Colonna Traiana, we marveled at intricately carved reliefs depicting Emperor Trajan's victories. The Roman Forum was the ultimate destination, where Lara's expertise led us through the grandeur of temples, basilicas, and arches. Finally, we ascended the Palatine Hill, admiring panoramic views of Rome and reflecting on its storied past. Lara's passion for history and enthusiasm made the experience unforgettable, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in Rome's ancient wonders. Delve into Rome's rich history with Rome Colosseum Tour, where knowledgeable guides and well-organized tours ensure an unforgettable exploration of the city's ancient wonders.
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Albertwz3938pa
Apr 3, 2024
Unforgettable Rome Colosseum Tours. - Rome Colosseum Tours exceeded my expectations, providing an unforgettable journey through Rome's ancient marvels. Led by Lara, a knowledgeable guide, we explored iconic sites like Trajan Forum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Skip-the-line access ensured smooth exploration, while Lara's passion for history made every moment engaging. From the Gladiator Arena to panoramic views, it was a personalized and immersive experience, highly recommended for anyone seeking to uncover Rome's rich heritage.
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Ellieru8746eq
Feb 6, 2024
Explore Ancient Rome with Panoramic Tours - With our exceptional English-speaking live Blue Badge tour guide, Lara, we thoroughly explored the heart of ancient Rome last September. We were provided with radio and headsets to listen to our guide properly. Our 3-hour tour commenced from Piazza del Campidoglio, an impressive masterpiece created by the great Michelangelo that offered a spectacular view of the Eternal City. Later, we visited the Basilica, along with the markets, and the imposing Trajan’s Column. Thereafter, we reached the Forum of Julius Caesar via an underground tunnel. We also strolled on the Via Sacra, the 2500-year-old structure, along with the Arch of Titus to reach Palatine Hill, the place where Rome was founded in 753 BC!! We were lucky to learn about the gory gladiator fights, naval battles, and unique construction methods of the Romans!
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Johnbct
Dec 17, 2022
Beautiful - This tour was very informative and thoroughly explained everything in great detail Be ready to take plenty of pictures Highly recommend
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Paula
Oct 23, 2022
Colosseum tour - A very interesting and full of knowledge and passionate about the history of rome our guide Maria from Arena tours. Thanks enjoyed the experience.
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Lkk831
Sep 7, 2022
Excellent Tour - Francesca was our tour guide and she was very informative and thorough. Great tour of the coliseum and arena floor. Excellent value and experience.
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