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Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces

295 Reviews 4.66 out of 5 stars Based on 295 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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Overview

Avoid the standard tour group and immerse yourself with the Colosseum's 2,000-year history with this special access experience.

Inside the Colosseum you'll walk the same steps as gladiators, emperors, and doomed prisoners. Bloodthirsty Romans gathered in this ancient stadium of death to watch gladiator fights and executions, and your guide will explain every gory detail. You'll enter the Colosseum through the special access gladiator's gate, and avoid the crowds in the general access areas.

In addition to the Colosseum, you'll visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Cesar's Palace). Surrounded by picturesque ruins we'll visit ancient palaces, temples, tombs, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the Senate house before finishing the tour at the tomb of Julius Cesare.

This 2.5 hour tour concludes in the center of Rome, leaving easy access to local restaurants, cafes, shopping, and public transportation.

What's Included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included
  • Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Via di San Gregorio
    00186 Roma RM, Italy

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

    End point

    Via della Salara Vecchia
    5/6, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    We'll conclude the tour in the center of the Ancient City, the Roman Forum. The Forum is conveniently located in the center of the modern city, leaving easy access to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and walking distance to most sites of importance in Rome.

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    Colosseum

    Inside the ancient stadium, you'll visit the first and second levels while our enthusiastic guide provides fun, interesting, and relevant information. The Colosseum could host 70,000 Romans in ancient times, all who gathered there to watch blood sports. Exotic animal hunts, beheadings, and Gladiator battles were just among a few of the deadly games held here, and your guide will explain every detail.
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    1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Palatine Hill

    You'll walk in the footsteps of Rome's most brilliant and also psychotic Emperors as we discover Cesar's Palace, officially called Palatine Hill. Palatine Hill is where Rome was founded nearly 3,000 years ago, and hosts structures dating from B.C. times, through the Renaissance, and most recently buildings built by Benito Mussolini.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Foro Romano

    The Roman Empire stretched from Iraq to Scotland, and the Roman Forum is where the decisions to control all of their territory took place. The Forum is the epicenter of the ancient world, and along with your licensed guide you'll visit the most important pagan temples and tombs, the house of the Vestal Virgins, the Senate house, and the tomb of Julius Cesare.
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    45 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
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
    • 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 (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces?

    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-233718P10

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces?
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    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.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included.
    • Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
    • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
    A:

    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If 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 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces 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!

     

     

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    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once 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.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included
    • Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
    • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
    • 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

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