Rome: Colosseum Arena & Ancient Rome VIP Guided Tour
Overview
Discover Ancient Rome with a licensed professional guide on a small-group tour. Explore the Colosseum and hear fascinating stories about gladiators, emperors, and ancient Roman games. Continue to the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Roman life, and visit Palatine Hill with its panoramic views over the city.
Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, professional guide and headsets are included.
Please note: the standard option does not include access to the Colosseum Arena floor. If you choose the second option with Arena Access, your ticket also includes special access to the Arena floor, where gladiators once fought.
What's Included
- Small-group experience (maximum 12 travelers)
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill admission tickets
- Colosseum Arena access, if the “Arena Access” option is selected
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly during the tour
- English-speaking licensed professional guide
- Food and Beverage
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Colosseum Arena floor access, unless the Arena Access option is selected
Meeting Location
Via in Miranda
Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via della Salara Vecchia
5/6, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The tour may end at the Colosseum or Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability and entrance times. The exact final stop may vary. Your guide will inform you during the tour.
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Small-group experience (maximum 12 travelers).
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill admission tickets.
- Colosseum Arena access, if the “Arena Access” option is selected.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly during the tour.
- English-speaking licensed professional guide.
- Food and Beverage.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to and from the meeting point.
- Colosseum Arena floor access, unless the Arena Access option is selected.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Colosseum Arena & Ancient Rome VIP Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: Colosseum Arena & Ancient Rome VIP Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Small-group experience (maximum 12 travelers)
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill admission tickets
- Colosseum Arena access, if the “Arena Access” option is selected
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly during the tour
- English-speaking licensed professional guide
- Food and Beverage
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Colosseum Arena floor access, unless the Arena Access option is selected
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
