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Colosseum Tour with Arena Access
4.6
116 Ratings
Roma
Step into the shoes of gladiators and explore ancient Rome on our exclusive Colosseum tour. Walk on the arena floor and discover the Forum and Palatine hill. Book now!
Step into the shoes of gladiators and explore ancient Rome on our exclusive Colosseum tour. Walk on the arena floor and discover the Forum and Palatine hill. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Colosseum - Colosseum
- Roman Forum - Roman Forum
- Arch of Constantine - Walk by
- Arco di Tito - -
- Tempio di Saturno - Inside the Roman Forum
- Tempio di Romolo - Inside the Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill - It is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called “the first nucleus of the Roman Empire.” The site…
- Colosseum - Colosseum
- Roman Forum - Roman Forum
- Arch of Constantine - Walk by
- Arco di Tito - -
- Tempio di Saturno - Inside the Roman Forum
- Tempio di Romolo - Inside the Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill - It is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called “the first nucleus of the Roman Empire.” The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.
What's Included
- Skip-the-Lines Access
- Exclusive Arena Floor Visit
- Expert, English-Speaking Guide
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Other
- Skip-the-Lines Access
- Exclusive Arena Floor Visit
- Expert, English-Speaking Guide
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Other
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting/end point
- Food and Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to and from the meeting/end point
- Food and Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Embark upon a journey into antiquity with our intimate group excursion to the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine hill, featuring a privileged visit to the imposing amphitheatre’s performance space. Step into the past and trace the path of the gladiators as we recreate the mesmerising combat shows that captivated audiences in ancient Rome: guided by a…
Embark upon a journey into antiquity with our intimate group excursion to the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine hill, featuring a privileged visit to the imposing amphitheatre’s performance space. Step into the past and trace the path of the gladiators as we recreate the mesmerising combat shows that captivated audiences in ancient Rome: guided by a learned archaeologist, you’ll discover the intrigue of the perilous ancient contests, and enjoy the unique opportunity to stride onto the arena floor, replicating the view enjoyed by gladiators nearly two millennia ago. We’ll further delve into Rome’s rich history at the enthralling Forum, the vital centre of the ancient metropolis. Cap off your journey amidst the evocative remnants of the Palatine hill, where countless Roman emperors resided in unparalleled opulence. Our exclusive access Colosseum tour stands as the premier experience of ancient Rome - secure your spot now!
- As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- 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.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Location
Largo Corrado Ricci, 43
Largo Corrado Ricci
In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.
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
4.6
(116 Ratings)
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Aaron_f
May 9, 2025
Excellent tour and tour guide - Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. I would recommend him and this tour for anyone wanting to cover the Forum and Colosseum in one tour.
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162ashleek
Apr 28, 2025
Amazing, incredible tour experience!! - Simon was amazing!!! He was extremely knowledgeable. He was so patient with our questions. It was an amazing credible experience!!
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C4233xvmichaelt
Apr 27, 2025
John T led the best tour of our trip. - We had an amazing time, and our tour guide - John T - made the experience all the more memorable. Between an encyclopedic knowledge of the areas history and his interaction with the small group and the broader environment, we had the best tour of our trip with John. It was an amazing chance to see the ins and outs of gladitorial combat and the context where and when it happened, plus the reality of daily life in and around the forum.
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888ciraa
Apr 19, 2025
Great Tour! - Great tour! Our tour guide, Donnatella, was knowledgeable, organized, and very nice. We are pleased with our tour and the company as a whole.
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Jeanniejay1
Apr 16, 2025
Great Tour! - The tour was so worth it. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much about the building of the Colosseum and the Roman's that patronized it. It is hard to believe that mankind was able to build something so extraordinary by hand.
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Scenic06295513250
Apr 13, 2025
Amazing experience!! - We had a fabulous trip and our guide Anna was incredible!!! Lots of details we never would have gotten on our own. Plenty of time to see everything and take photos.
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Getaway318914
Apr 7, 2025
Invaluable Guide and Great Lively Experience - Paolo was an incredible guide with a very thoughtful approach to engaging all of his tour group in the incredible history of Rome. His stories and examples were insightful, interesting, and engaging to adults as well as the teens and tweens on the tour. Our kids truly enjoyed it even though it was quite educational. Paolo went out of his way to bring context to his stories and the Roman Forum by showing reproductive drawings on his ipad, which was extremely helpful. When signing up, I thought the tour seemed a little pricey for a family of 5, but in the end, I felt it was well worth it. We would not have gotten very much by just walking around ourselves, and we left feeling like we had really gained some insights into the fascinating history that Paolo brought to life.
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X7587gkrosss
Apr 12, 2025
Amazing tour with fabulous guide! - Amazing! Tour guide (Marta) was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. The Colosseum was the highlight, especially accessing the arena floor, viewing the underground areas and the views from the second level. Roman Forum and Palatine Hill were also impressive. Great tour.
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Danieldl2400zh
Apr 3, 2025
Could Be Better - The tour was just OK. First, they were using cheap hearing devices that didn't work and the guide was unable to troubleshoot. Another person showed up and she couldn't make them work either so we went without them. We have been on many tours and a quality hearing device matters.
Thomas was very knowledgeable and organized but his delivery wasn't the best. He had too many references to modern culture. I don't need to hear about Harry Potter. He was a bit cynical and seemed burnt out.
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K4129alph
Apr 22, 2025
Itinerary is great, specific guide not so much - Mixed bag for my family. The tour experience (itinerary, ticketing, access, information) was all excellent and I really recommend Through Eternity in general.
However, our specific guide (Thomas) was a disappointment. He had a very confrontational attitude toward the entire group (scolded a 16-year-old boy in the group for asking too "obvious" a question) and made us all uncomfortable asking questions at all.
He also constantly told pretty misogynistic stories about past tour guests, and all the really "stupid" questions they asked (always stories about women, often commenting on their appearance, including doing an offensive accent to impersonate a black woman). Talked at length about his ex-wife and personal life in general. When we entered the Colosseum he passed off his massive binder and refused to take it back to carry it again, lol.
It was a shame because ultimately he had lots of great information and obviously knew a lot, but had a really condescending attitude to us tourists in the group. He himself is American but seemed to think all the Americans visiting Rome complete idiots (also, we're "dumb tourists" there to learn from you, we trust you to teach us!).
I spoke directly to Through Eternity about all of this and they were very accommodating for a Vatican tour for us on the following day, and listened to my family's concerns appropriately, so I don't want to ding them as a company too much. Overall I do think going to this section of Rome with a guide is necessary because despite all I mentioned above, we still did learn a lot :)
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