Get exclusive access to the Colosseum arena floor where gladiators once stood to participate in the fight. Go beyond the audio guide as your live guide describes to you behind-the-scenes history of fighters, spectators and many much more.
Save your time through the special ticket that provides direct access to the arena floor bypassing the long and endless tickets line at the Colosseum.
Continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, and spend about 45 minutes touring each attraction before finishing the tour at the Forum.
This tour is currently available in 4 options: (Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.)
| Option – 1 | English | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Option – 2 | French | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Option – 3 | Spanish | 10:30 AM |
| Option – 4 | German | 10:30 AM |
In this blog, we will be covering:
| A. Experiences |
| B. Inclusions |
| C. Rendezvous Point |
| D. Additional Details |
| E. Cancellation Guidelines |
A. Experiences
1. Colosseum
Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators on this unique tour of the Colosseum and its arena floor and then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert guide.
Delve deep into the rich history of the Colosseum. Also referred to as the Flavian Amphitheater, this remarkable oval structure stands proudly at the heart of Rome.
As you learn of its magnificent history, wander through the vast corridors and climb the ancient stone stairs with a close-up view of the underground chambers exposed below.
1 Hour – Free Entry Ticket
2. Roman Forum
The Roman Forum, often referred to as the Forum Romanum, serves as a grand plaza enveloped by the remnants of significant governmental structures from ancient Rome.
On this Rome walking tour admire the ancient ruins of the Romans Forum.
45 Minutes – Free Entry Ticket
3. Palatine Hill
Among the Seven Hills of Rome, the Palatine Hill stands as the sole hill located at the very heart of the city.
Discover the Palatine Hill, where the legendary Romulus is thought to have founded the city. It became the location of the houses of affluent Romans and then home to the emperors.
The ruins are quite impressive and the view over the Circus Maximus is a magnificent one which cannot be missed by any tourist.
45 Minutes – Free Entry Ticket
B. Inclusions
| Inclusions: | Exclusions: |
| 1. Admission Fees | 1. Transportation to/from attractions |
| 2. Official Live Guide | 2. Food and beverages |
| 3. Fast Track Entrance/Gladiator Door | 3. Gratuities |
| 4. Arena Floor restricted area | |
| 5. Headsets | |
| 6. Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour |
C. Rendezvous Point
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano. Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Kindly arrive 15 minutes in advance and carry a valid identification document with you.
1) Meeting Location:
Santi Cosma e Damiano
Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
2) End Point:
Largo della Salara Vecchia
L.go della Salara Vecchia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
D. Additional Details
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
- 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 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.
- This tour/activity has a maximum capacity of 25 travelers.
- Confirmation of your booking will be received at the time of reservation.
- There are mandatory security checks al all entry points to the sites. The wait time time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line.
- The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
E. Cancellation Guidelines
Please note that this experience is non-refundable and cannot be modified for any reason. In the event of cancellation or request for amendments, the amount paid will not be eligible for a refund.
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