Gladiator's Perspective: Small Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome

Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome like a gladiator on a small group tour. Walk in the footsteps of emperors and senators, and get personalized attention from a licensed guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Experience the Colosseum in Rome before walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. After meeting the rest of your group and your expert friendly guide, you will walk to the entry as you learn about the architecture of the stadium. Once inside, you will learn all about the amazing lives of the…
What's Included
  • Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Headsets for groups when appropriate
  • Expert Certified Guide
What's Not Included
  • Transport to/from meeting point.
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a gladiator’s perspective of the Colosseum with a guided tour of the arena, then tread the pathways of the Roman Forum once frequented by senators and emperors. A licensed and cordial guide ensures you optimize your visit to Ancient Rome. You’ll be shown around the Colosseum, giving you the best spots for views, photographs, and immersive…

Location
Via dei SS. Quattro, 81
Via dei SS. Quattro
Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, 81 Roma RM 00184.. Look for the orange Roman Vacations sign with the lion head on it.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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W515vkrobd
Apr 19, 2025
Nice tour - Wonderful tour of the Colluseum and the forum and ancient Rome. The guide has lived in Rome since 1996 and studied history there and knew a lot to tell. At the Roma vacations office we asked about real Italian restaurants in the area instead of those fake tourist businesses where no Italian works. We got a good tip and had a great meal.
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Thomas_n
Apr 8, 2025
Fantastic tour. The guide... - Fantastic tour. The guide (Marchello) was extremely knowledgeable and very perdonable. The Roman sights are incredible.
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Lararyan5
Mar 27, 2025
Colosseum/Forum tour with a fun and engaging guide - Highly Recommend! We chose the small group tour and were lucky enough to be the only 3. Angela was a fantastic tour and so knowledgable about her Roman history. She knew how to keep us engaged and interested. The tour took us through the Colosseum and we saw everything without feeling like we missed out not getting the special tickets for arena or underground/attic. Even though the Colosseum was absolutely fascinating, we learned so much more walking through the forum. I was in so much awe taking in all of the history that I even researched more later that night because there was just so much info to take in. We had a really great time!
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Lisa_f
Jan 18, 2025
It was excellent! Highly... - It was excellent! Highly recommend. Marcello the tour guide was terrific. My whole family enjoyed. Now we can see why it is one of the seven wonders of the world.
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Victoria_w
Jan 4, 2025
Very Knowledgeable Guide - Dimitri was very knowledgeable about the colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. He was friendly and helpful.
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Kpbatka
Oct 5, 2024
Colesso & Palletine Hill - Easy to find meeting location and very personable guide (Mike). Answered all questions and gave useful advice. We did the 3pm tour. Still crowded but it was a true “skip the line” tour. Learned a lot and was allowed sufficient time for photos.
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Thomast4472
Oct 1, 2024
Knowledgeable , fun and understandable - Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and could hear well with ear phone. Guide was fun and answered all questions Lots of walking with steps
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Ryokoshascarlett
Sep 14, 2024
The Colosseum Inside Ands Out And More - Midge (“Mike”) is a great guide who thoroughly explained everything we saw on the tour and has a great sense of humour. I enjoyed the tour very much.
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Kristenfh7413uy
Sep 7, 2024
Tour of Colosseum - Rich was our tour guide, was very knowledgeable intertwining the Roman’s history with the history of the Catholic Church. He was very astute, sharing modern day reference of Roman times to historical truths. Rich expertly paused for explanations in areas to protect from the heat and sun. He also paused to help us capture the best photo opportunities. Truly one of the best tours we have taken. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
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Stephen_r
Sep 15, 2024
Good Experience but Tiring - The whole experience was good but very tiring as it was none stop for 3 hours and it was really hard work trying to keep up the pace with the tour guide. Although he knew the history of the place he spoke that fast just couldn't absorb the information that he was giving
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).