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Express Colosseum Guided Tour

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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Overview

Discover the heart of ancient Rome on this fast-paced Colosseum Express Tour, perfect for travelers who want to experience the city's most iconic landmarks. Gain exclusive access to the Colosseum, where you’ll step inside the greatest amphitheatre ever built that once hosted gladiatorial battles and grand spectacles. Feel the history come alive as you explore the Colosseum led by a professional guide, marveling at its grandeur and learning about its fascinating past. Afterward, enjoy access to the nearby Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, two of Rome’s most important archaeological sites. While the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum access doesn't include a guide, the experience offers plenty of time to absorb the sights, take in the stunning views, and dive into the history at your own leisure. This is the perfect option for those who want a quick yet unforgettable experience of Rome's most famous landmarks!

What's Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy (valued at €18 per person)
  • Palatine Hill and Roman Forum group tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via del Cardello
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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

End point

Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Colosseum

This classic special Colosseum tour is specially designed to bring together all of the best that Ancient Rome has to offer. Your expert, English-speaking tour guide will bring the ruins to life for you and your group in a way that is not possible without an expert leading the way. Your tour experience will be enhanced and once done with the Colosseum, your tour guide will lead you to the entrance of the Palatine Hill. You will be free to visit it on your own and stay inside as long as you want. Also, you'll receive tickets for the Roman Forum.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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
  • Please be advised that the Colosseum's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure.
  • Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior the scheduled departure time due to managing and organization reasons.
  • PLEASE NOTE: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, the booking won’t be confirmed. Name changes and cancellations are not permitted once the booking is confirmed

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Express Colosseum Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • All fees and taxes
  • Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy (valued at €18 per person)
  • Palatine Hill and Roman Forum group tickets
  • Colosseum guided tour
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation
  • Tips
  • No individual tickets, group tickets only!
  • Palatine Hill and Roman Forum guided tour

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
  • 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 be advised that the Colosseum's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure.
  • Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior the scheduled departure time due to managing and organization reasons.
  • PLEASE NOTE: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, the booking won’t be confirmed. Name changes and cancellations are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
  • In case of late arrival, no show or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.
  • Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ access.
  • 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 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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