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Private Tour of Colosseum Arena with Entrance to Roman Forum

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75 to 180 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Access the Colosseum's Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, using the backdoor entrance.

Skip the queue into the world's most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with this private tour. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.

Use your ticket to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.

What's Included

  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Full on-site assistance

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza del Colosseo
    00184 Roma RM, Italy

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

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Piazza del Colosseo

    Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a privileged backdoor entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, skipping the long queues. Get ready to enjoy the Colosseum from a very unique perspective.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Colosseum

    Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. Feel like a Gladiator and journey back to the days of the Roman Empire with a professional archeologist.Marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering and learn about the innovative techniques used to build it. Discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction and hear about the bloody games that took place within it.After your official tour ends you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Roman Forum

    OPTIONALLY, you can join the guide to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking.Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome.Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.
Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Palatine Hill

    Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
    • 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.
    • Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)

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    Q: What's included in the price?

    A: The following is included: Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.Full on-site assistance.All Fees and Taxes.Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person).Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.Live professional archeologist guide.Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide. Read more Apr 2025

    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-55341P26

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    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
    • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
    • Full on-site assistance
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
    • Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
    • Live professional archeologist guide
    • Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
    • 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.
    • Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
    • Pets are not permitted
    • 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.
    • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
    • Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Cancellation Policy

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    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.

    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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