Colosseum 12 People Small-Group Guided Tour with Arena Option

Duration2h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover Ancient Rome with a local guide in a semi-private group of no more than 12 people. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill while hearing fascinating stories about gladiators, emperors, and life in ancient Rome.

Enter the spectacular Colosseum, where your live guide will bring the amphitheater’s dramatic history to life, from gladiatorial combats to the emperors and spectacles that shaped Roman society.

Continue into the Roman Forum, the political and social heart of Ancient Rome, then explore Palatine Hill, traditionally considered the birthplace of the city.

With a live local guide and headsets provided for clear listening, you can follow the commentary comfortably throughout the tour while exploring Rome’s most iconic ancient sites in a small, personal group.

Options

English Tour with Arena Floor

English Tour with Arena Floor: Choose this option for a small group tour up to 12 people of the Colosseum with the Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine

English Tour WITHOUT Arena

Choose this option for a small group tour up to 12 people of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. NO ARENA!

What's included

Pre-purchased named tickets for all attractions
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Colosseum Arena Ticket Euros 24 plus euro 2 for reservation
Semi private guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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

What to expect

Colosseum
1h · Admission ticket included

Starting from a designated meeting point, participants receive personal headsets for clear audio. The tour includes access to the Arena floor, as well as the 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum.

Note that the 3rd level and Underground areas are not included.
Roman Forum
45m · Admission ticket included

Your tours also include the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, which was a bustling center of politics, religion, and social life. Visitors can walk among ruins where emperors, gladiators, and citizens once stood.
Palatine Hill
45m · Admission ticket included

This tour of Ancient Rome includes a visit to the Palatine Hill, where emperors and wealthy families once lived, offering stunning views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica, in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (halfway, near the Roman Forum entrance). Our staff will be wearing a light blue vest with our logos. Please arrive 15 minutes early—late arrivals cannot join the tour.

End point

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that THE NAMES YOU PROVIDE HAVE TO MATCH THE IDS OR PASSPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry — and don’t forget to bring valid ID for everyone which is necessary to enter. No nick names nor missing or wrong name and/or last name are admitted by the Coloseum management. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support with this matter.
For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
Please show up at least 15 minutes before to do the check in
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
Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded
In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
Our tours generally include up to 12 guests per guide for a more personal experience. From time to time, we may adjust the group size to accommodate families or friends traveling together, and some tours may also run with fewer participants. This flexible approach allows us to offer the best experience possible.
The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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