Colosseum Guided Tour with 1st and 2nd Level Entry in Rome
by Discover Rome Tours
Choose from 6 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.€78Overview
This guided walking tour of the Colosseum in Rome lasts about 75 minutes and begins at the Gladiators’ Gate, where ancient fighters once entered the arena. The tour includes entry tickets with reserved access coordinated by a licensed guide. Visitors explore the first and second levels of the amphitheater, where Roman spectators watched public events. From the upper tiers, the guide explains the architecture, the social hierarchy of the audience, and the traditions of gladiatorial combat. The tour also highlights features such as ancient inscriptions carved by Roman nobles and the engineering methods used in the Colosseum’s construction. Elevated viewpoints provide clear views of the arena and the structure’s scale. The ticket also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Private transportation is not included, and entry to the Colosseum’s underground or arena floor is not part of this tour. The guide will share detailed information about the gladiators, their skills, and the large-scale games held in this historic venue.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour focuses on the Colosseum, Rome’s large amphitheater known for gladiatorial games and public spectacles. Visitors learn about Roman construction techniques, the skills of gladiators, and battles involving exotic animals. The guide leads through the first level and points out features like arena trapdoors. The history of the gladiatorial games, which were the largest and most expensive events of their time, is described in detail.
75 min
Meeting point
Our meeting point will be on the upper level of the Colosseo metro station, right near the 'M' metro symbol and the 'SOS' sign, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the 'Discover Rome Tours' staff, and you’ll easily spot us there!
End point
Our meeting point will be on the upper level of the Colosseo metro station, right near the 'M' metro symbol and the 'SOS' sign, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the 'Discover Rome Tours' staff, and you’ll easily spot us there!
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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
Colosseum Guided Tour with 1st and 2nd Level Entry in Rome
by Discover Rome Tours
Choose from 6 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.€78Overview
This guided walking tour of the Colosseum in Rome lasts about 75 minutes and begins at the Gladiators’ Gate, where ancient fighters once entered the arena. The tour includes entry tickets with reserved access coordinated by a licensed guide. Visitors explore the first and second levels of the amphitheater, where Roman spectators watched public events. From the upper tiers, the guide explains the architecture, the social hierarchy of the audience, and the traditions of gladiatorial combat. The tour also highlights features such as ancient inscriptions carved by Roman nobles and the engineering methods used in the Colosseum’s construction. Elevated viewpoints provide clear views of the arena and the structure’s scale. The ticket also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Private transportation is not included, and entry to the Colosseum’s underground or arena floor is not part of this tour. The guide will share detailed information about the gladiators, their skills, and the large-scale games held in this historic venue.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour focuses on the Colosseum, Rome’s large amphitheater known for gladiatorial games and public spectacles. Visitors learn about Roman construction techniques, the skills of gladiators, and battles involving exotic animals. The guide leads through the first level and points out features like arena trapdoors. The history of the gladiatorial games, which were the largest and most expensive events of their time, is described in detail.
75 min
Meeting point
Our meeting point will be on the upper level of the Colosseo metro station, right near the 'M' metro symbol and the 'SOS' sign, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the 'Discover Rome Tours' staff, and you’ll easily spot us there!
End point
Our meeting point will be on the upper level of the Colosseo metro station, right near the 'M' metro symbol and the 'SOS' sign, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the 'Discover Rome Tours' staff, and you’ll easily spot us there!
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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.