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Colosseum Express - Private tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Do you want to visit one of the world’s most famous monuments, whilst saving precious time? Take a breath and get ready to dive into the Colosseum Express Tour! Visit the Colosseum without wasting any minute in line, preventing you from being exposed to the hot Roman sun for too long, and get some straight facts about the Arch of Constantine, the largest Triumphal Arch in the Eternal City.
With the help of our top rated guide you’ll get a complete overview on the symbols of Rome par excellence, while taking part in a brief and precise itinerary.

What's Included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Private Tour
  • Food and Drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the options “Colosseum pick up and drop off” and “Colosseum Express with pick-up”.

Pickup details

You will meet your private driver speaking English in the lobby of your hotel or in front of your AirBnB and you'll go to meet your private guide (ONLY with Pick Up option selected)

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Meeting point

For the options “Colosseum and Roman Forum” and “Meeting On Site”.

Largo Corrado Ricci
29/30, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza del Colosseo
1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Colosseum

Enjoy a private tour with your personal storyteller by entering the Colosseum, a true blessing especially during hot and crowded summer days! Your private guide will help your imagination with visual aids and reconstructions of ancient buildings and you will experience how Roman history comes to life thanks to an expert storyteller. Retrace the same sites you got to know in your favorite Ancient Rome movies like “the Gladiator”, “Spartacus”, “Ben-Hur”. The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and held aprox 50,000 spectators.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine

The Arch of Constantine is the largest triumphal arch within the Entire Eternal city and was once the closing monument during Ancient Glory marches lead by numerous emperors from AD 315 and the victorious Roman military. Although the arch is named after the great Constantine, it is decorated with many statues "stolen" from much earlier monuments of its kind that were dedicated to the likes of Marcus Aurelius, Hadrian and even Emperor Trajan, as early as AD 98.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Dress code is casual
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • A bottle of water will be always helpful

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Express – Private tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8321P24

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Private Tour
  • 1,5 hours guided tour
  • Professional blue badge guide
  • Food and Drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Dress code is casual
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • A bottle of water will be always helpful
  • Important Information for Your Visit To ensure a smooth entry, please remember that all members of your group must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (a photo of your passport is also acceptable). Tickets are strictly personal, and the names provided at the time of booking must match exactly the names shown on your passport. Please note that only the person listed on the ticket will be admitted; unfortunately, last-minute substitutions are not allowed. The Colosseum Archaeological Park requires that the full official name and surname shown on your ID match the information on your entry ticket. For this reason, we kindly ask you to provide your complete legal names at the time of booking; nicknames or variations cannot be accepted.

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