Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour
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4.65 out of 5 stars Based on 40 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor
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Recommended by 90% of reviewers
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Rome, Italy
150 to 180 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Overview
Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor included, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Tour
Skip the line to buy tickets and explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a self-guided tour. Book a self-audio guided tour to see the entire area at your own pace.
Visit the Colosseum, the Arena, the Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with one of our tours. We can offer different options to visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world, the Colosseum, a symbol of the Roman Empire. Choose a Private Guided Tour accompanied by an official tour guide, or choose to visit at your leisure, without having to follow a group, by booking the option of visiting the Colosseum and the Arena, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a self-guided tour (audioguide App in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish with 44 points of interest), which you can conveniently download onto your smartphone. Learn the story of the Romans and its most important monuments.
What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over 8 people)
- Professional art historian Private Tour Guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Colosseum Underground
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza di San Clemente
00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Via della Salara Vecchia
00186 Roma RM, Italy
The tour ends in the Roman Forum.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Enter the Colosseum and learn about the spectacular and incredible entertainment organized in ancient times. Discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the astonishing ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum.
Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer your questions.
The tour's departure time may vary and can be brought forward or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. If there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least seven days before the date booked by you.
The order of visit of the monuments included in the tour description may vary.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
Visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins.Leaving the Arch of Titus walk down the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.After admiring this impressive monument's runway, get prepared for visiting Maxentius' Basilica and Romulus temple.Continuing to the Forum see the temple dedicate to Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife. An extraordinary example of reusing during the ancient period.Your visit ends with the temple of Julius Caesar, built by Emperor August to commemorate his father.All around you can see the building where the daily life in Ancient Rome took place such as the two republican basilicas, the temple of Saturn and the temple of Dioscuri, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and much more ...Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome. At the end of the tour you will have free time to explore this area.Start your visit from the impressive Arch of Constantine, an emblem of victory which commemorates Emperor Constantine when he ascended the power.Getting on the hill appreciate this archaeological site, with the ruins of many generations of Rome’s emperors on show.Enjoy an impressive view of the valley of the Roman Forum.Continue your tour visiting the Horti Palatini Farnesiourum and its terrace. Here surrounded by fine gardens and elegant fountains you will be given an incredible panoramic view.The first part of your tour ends up with the Arch of Titus.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visitors have to arrive to the meeting point 30 min prior to departure.
- 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 will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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. We are not responsable if you provide us with wrong information.
- Smartphones to download the app must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020)
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The departure time of the tour may vary and can be brought forward or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. In the event that there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least 7 days before the date booked by you.
- The order of visit of the monuments included in the tour description may vary.
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- 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.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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.
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Activity code: C-20905P115
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour?
A:Apr 2025
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.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over 8 people).
- Professional art historian Private Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities (recommended).
- Colosseum Underground.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over 8 people)
- Professional art historian Private Tour Guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Colosseum Underground
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visitors have to arrive to the meeting point 30 min prior to departure.
- 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 will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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. We are not responsable if you provide us with wrong information.
- Smartphones to download the app must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020)
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The departure time of the tour may vary and can be brought forward or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. In the event that there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least 7 days before the date booked by you.
- The order of visit of the monuments included in the tour description may vary.
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- 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.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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