Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour in Rome
by Show Me Italy
Choose from 13 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€58Overview
Rome's Colosseum stands as a large ancient amphitheater where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators. This 2.5-hour guided walking tour includes exclusive entry through the Gladiator’s Gate, allowing visitors onto the arena floor itself. The guide explains the events that took place in this space while showing the underground chambers and corridors beneath the arena, along with the stone stairs leading to various levels. After the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Roman Forum for about one hour. Here, the guide describes the ruins of temples, public buildings, and plazas that were central to political, religious, and social activities in ancient Rome. Then the group walks to Palatine Hill for a 45-minute visit, where the guide points out imperial palace ruins and shares stories about the early history of Rome and its ruling class. Throughout the tour, participants use headsets to hear the official live guide clearly. Entrance tickets and reservation fees for all sites are included, but food, drinks, gratuities, and transportation are not. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early and bring valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Security checks are mandatory at all entrances and may cause delays during busy times. The tour operates in all weather except when safety conditions require closure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
Visit the Roman Forum for approximately one hour with the guide. Learn about the key sites where gladiators, emperors, and citizens shaped Roman history. The guide highlights historical events and architectural details that influenced the empire.
60 min
Palatine Hill
Spend about 45 minutes exploring Palatine Hill, the center of ancient Roman public life. The guide explains the significance of temples, senate buildings, and imperial residences while walking among the ruins.
45 min
Colosseum
Tour the Colosseum for around 45 minutes, entering through the Gladiator’s Gate with exclusive arena floor access. The guide describes the amphitheater’s design, the underground chambers, corridors, and stairs while sharing stories related to its history.
45 min
Meeting 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour in Rome
by Show Me Italy
Choose from 13 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€58Overview
Rome's Colosseum stands as a large ancient amphitheater where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators. This 2.5-hour guided walking tour includes exclusive entry through the Gladiator’s Gate, allowing visitors onto the arena floor itself. The guide explains the events that took place in this space while showing the underground chambers and corridors beneath the arena, along with the stone stairs leading to various levels. After the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Roman Forum for about one hour. Here, the guide describes the ruins of temples, public buildings, and plazas that were central to political, religious, and social activities in ancient Rome. Then the group walks to Palatine Hill for a 45-minute visit, where the guide points out imperial palace ruins and shares stories about the early history of Rome and its ruling class. Throughout the tour, participants use headsets to hear the official live guide clearly. Entrance tickets and reservation fees for all sites are included, but food, drinks, gratuities, and transportation are not. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early and bring valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Security checks are mandatory at all entrances and may cause delays during busy times. The tour operates in all weather except when safety conditions require closure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
Visit the Roman Forum for approximately one hour with the guide. Learn about the key sites where gladiators, emperors, and citizens shaped Roman history. The guide highlights historical events and architectural details that influenced the empire.
60 min
Palatine Hill
Spend about 45 minutes exploring Palatine Hill, the center of ancient Roman public life. The guide explains the significance of temples, senate buildings, and imperial residences while walking among the ruins.
45 min
Colosseum
Tour the Colosseum for around 45 minutes, entering through the Gladiator’s Gate with exclusive arena floor access. The guide describes the amphitheater’s design, the underground chambers, corridors, and stairs while sharing stories related to its history.
45 min
Meeting 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.