Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Trajan's Market Exterior Tour
Overview
Tired of those high priced, "skip the line entrance to the Colosseum" tours?
We offer this alternative 1.5 hour - no entrance - solution.
We spend a good 45 minutes - outside - the Colosseum and describe all the essentials. You will learn about this magnificent amphitheater and hear fascinating stories about the events that took place inside its walls.
Learn about the technological advancements Roman engineers used to build their impressive structures. Find out how the Colosseum delighted emperors and roaring crowds.
The benefit of this tour over others is that you will also understand the Via dei Fori Imperiali, where you can learn about the Roman Forum, the Forum Julius Caesar, the Palatine Hill and last but not least, Trajan’s Column and Markets.
Please note :- There is No Entrance to the Colosseum.
What's Included
- Headsets and radios
- Trajan Markets guided tour
- Exterior Guided tour of Colosseum & Ancient Rome
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- No entry tickets included
Meeting Location
Via Baccina
59c, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Colosseum (pass by)
Foro Romano (pass by)
Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-174034P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour 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.
- Headsets and radios.
- Trajan Markets guided tour.
- Exterior Guided tour of Colosseum & Ancient Rome.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- no entry tickets included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Trajan's Market Exterior Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Trajan’s Market Exterior Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Headsets and radios
- Trajan Markets guided tour
- Exterior Guided tour of Colosseum & Ancient Rome
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- No entry tickets included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
