See the Colosseum Differently: Relax and Sketch
Overview
Take a break from sightseeing without missing out on Rome.
In the shade of Oppian Hill Park, with the Colosseum in view, you can escape the crowds, sit down and enjoy a slower moment during your busy Rome itinerary. Using a simple sketching method, you’ll observe the Colosseum more closely and create a personal souvenir to take home.
No drawing experience is needed, and all materials are provided. This is not a traditional tour or drawing class—it’s a relaxing, small-group experience designed to help you slow down and see the Colosseum differently.
What's Included
- Snacks Treat your taste buds to a journey back in time with our authentic Roman cookies, prepared using recipes from the ancient empire. As you sketch the majestic Colosseum, savor the Roman flavors.
- Guidance throughout the sketching experience. Small-group experience, limited to 6 participants
- Sheets, pencils, rubbers, little drawing boards, plastic , and sanitary cushions to sit down
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
Via delle Terme di Tito
96, 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
This is not a typical Colosseum tour. It’s a slower, more personal way to experience one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced guided tour filled with historical facts, this experience may not be for you. It is designed for travellers who want to step out of the usual tourist rhythm.
Seated in the shade of Oppian Hill Park, with the Colosseum in view, you’ll have time to breathe, observe and notice details that are easy to miss when rushing from one attraction to another.
Using a simple method, you’ll create your own sketch of the Colosseum. No drawing experience is required, and all materials are provided. This is not a traditional drawing class: sketching is simply a tool to help you look more closely and experience the moment with greater attention and curiosity.
The experience is relaxed, personal and limited to a maximum of six participants. It is perfect for curious travellers, couples, families with children or teenagers, solo travellers, creatives and anyone who needs a peaceful break during a busy Rome itinerary.
You’ll take home your sketch as a personal souvenir of the time you slowed down and saw the Colosseum differently.
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- 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.
- Snacks. Treat your taste buds to a journey back in time with our authentic Roman cookies, prepared using recipes from the ancient empire. As you sketch the majestic Colosseum, savor the Roman flavors.
- Guidance throughout the sketching experience. Small-group experience, limited to 6 participants.
- Sheets, pencils, rubbers, little drawing boards, plastic , and sanitary cushions to sit down.
- Bottled water.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. 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.
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 See the Colosseum Differently: Relax and Sketch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 See the Colosseum Differently: Relax and Sketch 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
- SnacksTreat your taste buds to a journey back in time with our authentic Roman cookies, prepared using recipes from the ancient empire. As you sketch the majestic Colosseum, savor the Roman flavors.
- Guidance throughout the sketching experience. Small-group experience, limited to 6 participants
- Sheets, pencils, rubbers, little drawing boards, plastic , and sanitary cushions to sit down
- Bottled water
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
