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Colosseum Tour: Ancient Rome's Heart Revealed
3.7
10 Ratings
Roma
Unlock ancient secrets with exclusive Colosseum arena access, explore the Roman Forum, and discover Palatine Hill’s imperial tales on this immersive tour.
Unlock ancient secrets with exclusive Colosseum arena access, explore the Roman Forum, and discover Palatine Hill’s imperial tales on this immersive tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Colosseum - Also known as the Amphitheatrum Flavium, the Colosseum stands as the largest and most renowned monument of ancient Rome. Recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1980, it draws millions of visitors eager to explore its rich history and secrets.
Guided by a licensed professional, delve into captivating stories of gladiators, epic battles,…
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Colosseum - Also known as the Amphitheatrum Flavium, the Colosseum stands as the largest and most renowned monument of ancient Rome. Recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1980, it draws millions of visitors eager to explore its rich history and secrets.
Guided by a licensed professional, delve into captivating stories of gladiators, epic battles, and life in ancient Rome. Experience a comfortable tour that takes you through the first and second levels of this extraordinary amphitheater. -
Palatine Hill - Discover Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to emperors. Stroll through ancient ruins that narrate tales of Rome’s imperial past and the myths of its founding.
This guided tour provides a unique perspective on Rome’s origins and its grand imperial legacy. -
Roman Forum - Uncover the lively heart of ancient Rome! The Forum was the hub of political, commercial, and social life, where history unfolded in grand spectacles and intense power struggles.
Explore the ruins of temples, basilicas, and public spaces as your guide brings to life stories of politics, betrayal, and everyday Roman life.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Headsets
- Admission to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Professional guide
- Headsets
- Admission to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Additional Information
Embark on an expert-led guided tour to explore the essence of ancient Rome, visiting three iconic landmarks: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. This engaging three-hour tour provides a well-organized and immersive experience in the Eternal City.
- Admission includes a timed ticket for a seamless visit, ensuring you only pause for necessary…
Embark on an expert-led guided tour to explore the essence of ancient Rome, visiting three iconic landmarks: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. This engaging three-hour tour provides a well-organized and immersive experience in the Eternal City.
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Admission includes a timed ticket for a seamless visit, ensuring you only pause for necessary security checks — avoiding lengthy ticket queues.
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Start at the Colosseum, where a licensed local guide will share fascinating tales of gladiators, emperors, and ancient events.
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Discover the Roman Forum, once the vibrant hub of Roman political, commercial, and social activities.
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Conclude the tour on Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome, with breathtaking views and rich imperial history.
Perfect for travelers eager for a thorough and enlightening exploration of ancient Rome’s most renowned sites.
- Please bring a Valid ID Document of all participants in order to enter to the Colosseum.
- Near public transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Assistance available 7 days a week from our office team.
- Your own headphones – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, please bring your own headphones to enjoy the commentary clearly.
- POP GUIDE app downloaded – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, make sure to download the POP GUIDE app in advance from the App Store or Google Play.
- A fully charged smartphone – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, ensure your phone is fully charged for the best experience.
Location
Via delle Terme di Tito, 93
Via delle Terme di Tito
Meet us at our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(10 Ratings)
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Sean_w
Oct 7, 2025
Overall a great tour and... - Overall a great tour and experience. The start was unorganized as probably a thousand people all met at a tiny office and there was little direction. There was a long line that no one knew if we actually had to wait in. Eventually we where told to find a certain color sticker and after our tour guide started it was great.
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Leslie_c
Sep 21, 2025
Wonderful - Alessandro was an excellent guide. Learned much about Ancient Rome. Beautiful views and lots of stairs to climb
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Skylar_b
Aug 13, 2025
Amir was wonderful - This was a great purchase. Our tour guide Amir was wonderful, he had so much good history and information to share. You truly had more time than needed to see everything. Highly recommend
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Sophie_b
Aug 2, 2025
Guided tour with a... - The guided tour with an architect is 100% worth it. However, it can be difficult for people with reduced mobility to navigate the site due to uneven soil and extreme heat in July
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Enj0yr
Jul 14, 2025
A must-do in Rome! - We booked this Colosseum tour through TripAdvisor and it was absolutely worth it. Skipping the long lines saved us so much time (and energy under the Roman sun!). Our guide, Luca, was fantastic — super knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about history.
The highlight for us was exploring the underground section. Standing there, imagining the gladiators and wild animals getting ready to enter the arena, truly gave us goosebumps.
Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the Colosseum beyond just snapping photos.
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Zoila_d
Aug 9, 2025
Worth it - The tour meeting point was easy to find, which was great. However, at the start of the tour, the agency handed out tickets with our names on them and asked for photo ID. We weren’t aware this would be required, but luckily we had photos of our passports on our phones. Unfortunately, the ticket for my boyfriend had the wrong name, and the staff said they couldn’t fix it. I don’t even remember providing our names during the booking process, so that part was a bit confusing.
Important tip: Make sure to bring proper identification or at least a photo of your passport as this wasn’t mentioned beforehand, but it’s clearly required.
I went in August and it was hot and involved a lot of walking, so come prepared. Despite the hiccups, the experience was worth it!
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Lucia_a
Sep 15, 2025
Communication of your... - Communication of your inclusion is not clear at all. Make sure to know if audio guided will not work.You could not hear
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Kellie_d
Sep 1, 2025
Viator tour length times are inaccurate - I booked a morning excursion through Viator that was to start at 830 and last 2 hours.. I then booked this Coliseum tour, also through Viator, starting at 11. When we arrived at the morning tour, we were delayed an hour by the line for entry, and then the tour was actually 3 hours more. When I realized the initial delay, I contacted both Viator and the tour provider to try and push this Coliseum tour back. Viator did answer, the provider did not. Viator said there was availability at 130 and would try to confirm the change with the provider and asked me to check back later to confirm. After an hour, I connected with Viator again who told me it was too close to the original tour time and they hadn't heard back from the provider. Neither had I. We missed the tour entirely because the first tour ran so far over. No refund offered from Viator who sold me both tours. No return contact from the tour provider at all. Just multiple requests from Viator asking me how the experience we'd paid for but didn't get to take was.
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Belindah872
Jul 31, 2025
Waste of money - Waste of money. Not as advertised. Downloaded app and it did not work. Wandered around in heat without directions. Refund.
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