The Colosseum, a must-see in Rome, once hosted gory spectacles like gladiatorial fights, holding up to 80,000 spectators. Our guided tour offers a deep dive into its history, dating back to 80 AD when it hosted 100 days of games.

Take advantage of our exclusive service: start your day with hotel pickup, then enjoy a small-group tour of fewer than 10 people. Your guide will provide a portable radio and earphones to ensure you don’t miss any details. The tour includes visits to the Roman Forum, the political center of Ancient Rome, and Palatine Hill, where Romulus is said to have founded the city and where emperors once lived. Experience the Colosseum’s grandeur and history in the most relaxed and informative way possible.

Duration:
Approximately 3 hours plus time for pick-up and drop-off

Start Time:
The start time of the tour will be communicated upon confirmation of the booking.

Inclusions:
Hotel pick up, guide, visit to Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, headset

Exclusions:
Return transportation to hotel, gratuities.

Meeting point:
Hotel lobby if pre-arranged

Ending point:
Archaeological area

Not Suitable For:
We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

Important Information:
Backpacks, rucksacks, large personal bags and luggage are banned inside the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.

People wearing shorts or with uncovered shoulders may not be admitted into museums and churches.

We recommend comfortable shoes for walking on uneven terrain.

If you have a metal coated pacemaker, you will need to show your pacemaker identification card at the security check points.

Your passport is needed to verify identity in order to enter the Colosseum. No other form of identification is accepted. The Colosseum has the right to deny entrance to anyone who cannot verify their identify.