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Rome: Colosseum Arena and Forum Tour

25 Reviews 4.72 out of 5 stars Based on 25 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 92% of reviewers | Rome, Italy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Dive in ancient history with an expert, English-speaking guide who will help you relive the glorious days of one of the most important monumental complexes in history.

Take the opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s greatest attractions that includes the Colosseum Arena, the Roman Forum all packed into one unique tour that will surely take you back in time to the great Roman days.

This tour offers a semi-private experience, tailored to a select Small Group of participants (a maximum of 12 participants), ensuring an elevated and personalized journey for each individual.

What's Included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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Via di San Gregorio
00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

Meet your licensed, English-speaking guide to access the Colosseum. It is the biggest, best-preserved Roman amphitheatre in the world and its tiers couldhost up to 75 thousand people. It is also declared as UNESCO World Heritage, along with the entire ancient centre of Rome and officially in the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Entering the Colosseum Gladiators’ Arena makes visitors feel like gladiators of the third millennium”. The Arena is considered the most vital part of the Colosseum, where games, battles and shows took place. In addition to gladiator flights, in fact, death sentences were carried out in the arena, representation of haunting scenes with ferocious animals and navel battles, with the arena being flooded to reproduce a small lake where boats could be turned.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

Once outside the Colosseum, admire the triumphant Arch of Constantine, dating back to the 4th century and symbolises the moment in which the namesake emperor made Christianity the religion of the Empire. Then head to the social and political centre of Ancient Rome, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, the oldest part of theeternal city. Learn about politics, religion and the everyday life of a Roman citizen, while hearing the story of the she-wolf that nursed Romulus and Remus, founders of the city.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to increased security measures at the attractions some lines may form at the entrance
  • Good walking shoes are recommended (no coaches)
  • During hot days, wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Colosseum Arena and Forum Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-33060P11

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to increased security measures attractions, strict rules apply to enter the venues (no knives, no scissors, no glass bottles, etc.
  • An ID (passport, ID document.) or a photocopy of an ID is required for all participants
  • Free Cancellation up to 72 hours prior to the tour.
  • Due to increased security measures at the attractions some lines may form at the entrance
  • Good walking shoes are recommended (no coaches)
  • During hot days, wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun
  • On this tour, the venues or parts of them could be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures (ongoing restoration, special events). When this occurs, we offer the customers an extended visit of the outside and/or of other attractions according to the advertised total length of the tour
  • No large backpacks or bulky luggage admitted
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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