Rome: Colosseum VIP Access with Arena and Ancient Rome Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

This 2.5-hour guided tour with fast track access to the Colosseum through the Gladiators' Gate; our storytelling guide will take ancient history back to life. You will depart from our meeting point and you will receive personal headsets for a better listening to the guide. With our fast track entrance you will access in the center of the Arena, have your camera ready to discover the Colosseum where Gladiators and wild beast did their combats. Access through the special Gladiator's Gate  and take the chance to step into Arena stage where Gladiators used to join the fights!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

From this stage you will visit the ring that overlooks the underground areas of the Colosseum. While you take in the amazing view, your guides will share their knowledge about the history of Ancient Rome and of the Colosseum in particular. The guides are all licensed and have a degree either in Art History or Archaeology, and enrich their explanation adding amazing anecdotes about the Colosseum, its spectators, the fights between wild beasts and gladiators, and the lives of the powerful Emperors and politicians of the time.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Your tour of Ancient Rome will continue to the Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s seven hills. Here, emperors and wealthy families used to have their houses built, to enjoy the stunning view over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximum. Your group will then walk down the Palatine Hill and stroll among the ruins of the Roman Forum, an archaeological area that the guide will bring alive sharing more history and anecdotes about Ancient Rome. Our guides use overlay books and 3D pictures to show you how each column, temple and building used to look like at that time. You will understand what those ruins used to represent, linking them to the main characters and events of Ancient Rome’s history.

At the end of the tour, you will return back to the starting point and from there can proceed with the rest of your day.

Duration: 45 minutes

• Skip-the-line entry to the Roman Forum
• Skip-the-line entry to Palatine Hill
• Tour guide and headphones
• Admission to the Colosseum arena
• Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
• Entry/Admission - Colosseum
• Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Food and drinks

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Normal sized backpacks are permitted as huge backpacks will not be admitted.
• Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided.
• Small group tour will average 26 people
• Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour.
• 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 make sure you bring comfortable shoes and a refillable plastic water bottle especially during hot weather!
• There might be a change in order of the itinerary due to security and ticket availability.
• Please note that due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities.
• Please show up at least 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
• In summer time we suggest bringing a bottle of water. In summer time due to the heat the tour might last about 2 hours.
• Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs
• Please note: in case of late arrival we inform you that you will loose your tour and no refund will be given for no show or for late arrival 
• The entrance fee to the archaeological sites is 17 Euros for adults (23 Euros for the arena option), accompanied by a booking fee of 2 Euros. The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, booking fees and other tourist services. The aim is to promote transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown. In July and August, due to the heat, the duration of the tour is 2 hours. Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. please provide your correct phone number and country code.
• ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
• The full names of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Santi Cosma e Damiano, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Via dei Fori Imperiali, Roma RM, Italy

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

2 hours 30 minutes