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VIP Arena small group Colosseum tour with Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
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VIP Arena small group Colosseum tour with Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

4.8/5

Excellent
9 reviews
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£58.00
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Access the arena floor of the Colosseum where gladiators' fights took place
  • Enjoy free time to wander in the amphitheater and take incredible photos
  • Find out more about the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill importance from your guide
What to expect

Want to step foot on the very ground that the gladiators fought on? Pick the Colosseum arena tour to add this extra, restricted area to your route. While most tours only explore the edges of the arena, choosing this option allows you to enter and explore it, just like the warriors and beasts of Ancient Rome.

The most famous of Rome’s ancient sights, the Colosseum is an imposing, incredible structure, that transports you back in time to the Roman Empire’s powerful past. Your friendly and professional guide will delve into the mystery that shrouds the games held there and the fascinating stories of the famous gladiators who thrilled the crowds with their brutish fighting. Enter the arena floor, where all the juicy action happened. On a big day of festivities, this 87x55m patch of dust was the beating heart of Ancient Rome. This part of the tour takes roughly 45 minutes, after which you will have some free time to explore on your own.

After this break, you'll embark upon the second part of the tour, reaching Palatine Hill. This, among the seven hills surrounding the city, was chosen by Romulus as the sacred place to found Rome, in 753 BC. Nowadays, it features ruins of several Roman palaces and offers panoramic views over the city and the archeological area. The last stop of your tour will be the Roman Forum, the very center of Ancient Rome's political, social, and economic life. At the end of the tour, you can choose to continue exploring the Forum on your own.

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What's included
  • check Audio guide
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Local guide
  • check Small group experience
Where

Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Meeting point:
Please meet us by the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow 'Carpe Diem Rome' flag. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Scissors, pocket knives, aerosols and liquids, even if less than 100ml (except for water)

Know in advance:

  • Children (age 0-4) can join for free
  • Only small bags are allowed inside the Colosseum
  • The tour will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, based on the access time the local tour operator was able to purchase
  • The group size is 20 maximum

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water and a jacket or an umbrella if rain is forecasted
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Provider
Carpe Diem Rome
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8 /5

Based on 9 reviews from verified customers


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  • L

    Lsb

    Verified booking

    3.8

    9 April 2025

    Travelled with family


    We enjoyed the tour overall, safe, happy and good experience. The guide Daniel was clearly knowledgeable and passionate in his field. Definitely worth the skip the queues and someone being able to guide you round in a quick and safe feeling manner.

  • H

    Helen

    Verified booking

    5

    23 January 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Fe was my tour guide and she was amazing. She was knowledgeable, kept a good pace and so enthusiastic. She made the Coliseum come to life.

  • R

    Ross Lording

    Verified booking

    5

    1 November 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    Love every minute of it

  • A

    AllyG46

    Verified booking

    4.6

    14 October 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Loved the history and the knowledge of the guide. Tour was set at a good pace with stops built in to have comfort breaks. The venue was very busy (as was expected) and it requires quite a bit of concentration to keep up with the guide. Please could you add to your booking confirmation that it is necessary to provide a passport to enter this venue.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    28 June 2024

    Paulo was an excellent guild, very funny, knowledgeable and an all round nice guy. Thank you Paulo for making or colosseum experience an amazing experience.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    22 April 2024

    We were lucky enough to have Barbara as our guide! She took the time to explain, detail, sharing other attractions to see after we departed. What a great experience! If lucky enough, be sure to book your tour if visiting the colosseum.

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