Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour

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| Rome, Italy

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2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

This guided tour is a great chance to get a deep understanding of the Colosseum and the Ancient Rome. The Colosseum archaeological area is quite vast. That is why your tour guide is there to tell you about the things you see and answer all your questions. Enter the Colosseum and hear the live commentary of your tour guide, while looking at the amazing view from the first floor.

The Colosseum is the big star in the area, but there's a lot more coming after.

Walk on the Palatine hill to see the ruins of the Emperors of Rome, and enjoy the fantastic view from the Palatine Hill Terrace. What goes up, must come down. Walk downhill to the Roman Forum and plunge yourself in the heart of Rome. Hear about the stories, facts and tales to revive the ancient Rome!

What's Included

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Tickets & Fees
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Headsets
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Live Tour Guide

Gratuities
Food & Drinks

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via della Salara Vecchia
00186 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Colosseum

Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the greatest entertainment venue of all times.It was built on the behest of the Emperor Vespasian between 72 and 80 AD.Discover more about this majestic monument with your local and expert guide.Learn about its history, features and facts about the largest amphitheatre ever built.There were roughly 200 entertainment venues like this all throughout the Roman Empire.It was built with more than 1 million tons of materials, including travertine, marble and cement.The games were free and paid for by the Emperor, who wanted to show the greatness of the Roman Empire.Hundreds of thousands of Gladiators, Animals and Convicts fought and died here over almost five centuries.The inauguration games were held here by Titus in 80 AD, and lasted 100 days.Gladiators and animals were brought here to fight from all corners of the known world, to provide an amazing entertainment for the people of Rome.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

The Palatine Hill is everywhere started. Rome was first established here in 753 BC, by the hands of Romulus, allegedly the first King of Rome.The archaeologists found traces of settlements from the Bronze Age, and this proves that the foundation date given is quite accurate. Today the remains of the the imperial palaces can be seen.The Palatine hill was chosen by Romulus as it was deemed to be the best of all the 7 hills in Rome, thanks to its central position that was simply ideal.The ancient civilizations tended to choose the high grounds close to rivers for their early settlements.This gave a strategic advantage in case of military attacks as well as against the frequent floods of the water streams.The Palatine Hill is where the houses of the Kings of Rome, Palaces of the Emperors and notable people were.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

The Roman Forum was the very center of Rome. This where some of the most important buildings of ancient Rome.The forum was an outdoor plaza where people gathered to discuss political and civil life matters.In the area there were temples, basilicas and palaces of power.The Roman Forum is where the politics of Rome where shaped, business was made and the justice was administered.Here you can find some of the most important buildings of the ancient Rome: the house of the Senate, temples and basilicas.All we have is the present, and yet we cannot live the future without our past. What the ancient Romans did still shape the world we live in, and affect the way we think about ourselves and our society.Plunge yourself in the heart of the Roman Empire by visiting the Roman Forum!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025