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Colosseum 12 People Small-Group Guided Tour with Arena Option

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Ancient Rome with a local guide in a semi-private group of no more than 12 people. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill while hearing fascinating stories about gladiators, emperors, and life in ancient Rome.

Enter the spectacular Colosseum, where your live guide will bring the amphitheater’s dramatic history to life, from gladiatorial combats to the emperors and spectacles that shaped Roman society.

Continue into the Roman Forum, the political and social heart of Ancient Rome, then explore Palatine Hill, traditionally considered the birthplace of the city.

With a live local guide and headsets provided for clear listening, you can follow the commentary comfortably throughout the tour while exploring Rome’s most iconic ancient sites in a small, personal group.

What's Included

  • Pre-purchased named tickets for all attractions
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Colosseum Arena Ticket Euros 24 plus euro 2 for reservation
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via dei Fori Imperiali
1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

Starting from a designated meeting point, participants receive personal headsets for clear audio. The tour includes access to the Arena floor, as well as the 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum.Note that the 3rd level and Underground areas are not included.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

Your tours also include the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, which was a bustling center of politics, religion, and social life. Visitors can walk among ruins where emperors, gladiators, and citizens once stood.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

This tour of Ancient Rome includes a visit to the Palatine Hill, where emperors and wealthy families once lived, offering stunning views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.
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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded
  • In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
  • All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum 12 People Small-Group Guided Tour with Arena Option?

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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Pre-purchased named tickets for all attractions
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Colosseum Arena Ticket Euros 24 plus euro 2 for reservation
  • Semi private guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • 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
  • Please note that THE NAMES YOU PROVIDE HAVE TO MATCH THE IDS OR PASSPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry — and don’t forget to bring valid ID for everyone which is necessary to enter. No nick names nor missing or wrong name and/or last name are admitted by the Coloseum management. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support with this matter.
  • For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
  • The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
  • Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
  • Please show up at least 15 minutes before to do the check in
  • Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
  • Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded
  • In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
  • All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
  • Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
  • By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
  • Our tours generally include up to 12 guests per guide for a more personal experience. From time to time, we may adjust the group size to accommodate families or friends traveling together, and some tours may also run with fewer participants. This flexible approach allows us to offer the best experience possible.
  • The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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