VIP Colosseum and Ancient City Tour

Uncover the secrets of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome on a small group tour with an expert guide. Skip the line and delve into the fascinating history of this wonder of the world.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Retrace the steps of the Gladiators, accompanied by exciting stories told by your expert guide. Learn all about the social status of its spectators, discover the gory norms of ancient entertainment, and geek out on the cult games and gladiatorial combat that thrilled its crowds. Your guide’s stories will bring the ancient monument to…
What's Included
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Licensed historian guide
  • Passionate storytelling and history
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 or €24 per person with arena access)
  • Small-group, personalised experience
  • Headphones available upon request
  • Admission to Colosseum Arena Floor (if selected)
  • Admission to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
  • Admission to Colosseum (if selected)
What's Not Included
  • Food and Beverages
Additional Information

The Colosseum is a must-see, but it’s important to experience it the right way. On this VIP, small-group tour, let an expert guide reveal all the secrets of the Colosseum. Enhance your tour by adding the arena experience on the selection page, and enter through Gladiator’s Gate directly into the heart of the world’s most magnificent arena - if you dare!…

Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.
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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Regina_r
Apr 21, 2025
Fun and informative - This was an excellent tour. Felicity was very vibrant, knowledgeable and she obviously is passionate about being a tour guide. There was a lot of walking and climbing which we enjoyed but may be challenging for some. I would definitely recommend this.
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Susan_f
Apr 18, 2025
Way to go!! - We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide!!! She was so knowledgeable and helpful to all of us!! She explained everything to our understanding and shared the most memorable stories. Our group was so enjoyable and fun to be with!! Thank you for the opportunity to have Fe as our tour guide!! We will share all the memories of the day with our friends
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Katie_c
Apr 16, 2025
Marianna was great!! - Marianna was super friendly, funny and also very knowledgeable. She remembered everyone’s names and engaged the small group so that we all got to know each other as well. Would highly recommend!
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Resa_m
Apr 15, 2025
Great! - Our guide was knowledgeable and loved the history she include about the coliseum being used as shops and homes.
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Kristy_p
Apr 13, 2025
Excellent tour. Worth your time in Rome - Paolo was fantastic. Excellent tour guide with tons of knowledge of the ancient sites. I would give this tour 5 stars
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Edward_p
Apr 10, 2025
Colosseum and Roman Forum tour - Andy was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. Se had a perfect size group of less than 20.
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Linda_s
Apr 10, 2025
Colosseum - Enjoyed everything the guide was very knowledgeable. so glad. we took this tour with Skip the line..
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Burke_d
Apr 10, 2025
12/10 would recommend this tour. - Our tour guide "Fe" (Felicia) was AMAZING!! Very high energy, knowledgeable, and "molto intereste" we loved every minute of this tour! Fe's ability to move our group through crowded areas was immaculate and the single-use ear pieces made her explanations clear and constant. Fe's excitement and delight at all things Rome was infectious ... Our group was also lovely and the colosseum was priceless!! Highlights were the palatine hill and the frescos, which were informative and at times hilarious! The explanations about society and past realities of the Roman people were outstanding! The flooding of the Tiber River, and its results, were very interesting! 12/10 would recommend this tour.
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Michaelsanchez2021
Apr 8, 2025
What a beautiful day!!! - Paolo is brilliant and extremely good narrator of Roman history as in the Colosseum. Paolo paints a vivid picture of life as a gladiator and the many different ways the Colosseum was used for hundreds of years. It was a very good tour and we were there when the Italian Air Force jets flew overhead and released colored smoke representing the Italian flag, in honor of King Charles visiting. Well worth the visit.
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Britton_c
Apr 5, 2025
Great experience, Paola... - Great experience, Paola was very knowledgeable and made the experience memorable for my wife and I. Highly recommend.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).