Group guided tour · Meeting point according to the chosen option
Two and a half hours with a guide inside the Colosseum, then down into the Roman Forum and up the Palatine, with the same ticket. This is the ancient Rome visit chosen by almost everyone, and with the Arena option you also go down to the floor where the gladiators fought.
Among the experiences we compare, it is the most reviewed: over 93,000 travelers have rated it on GetYourGuide, with an average of 4.8 out of 5. The price includes the official ticket Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine from €18, the guide and the headsets. With the Arena option the ticket becomes the €24 one and the visit goes down to the arena floor. Cancellation is free up to 3 days before, not up to 24 hours like the other tours.
According to the listing, you spend one and a half hours inside the Colosseum. The guide tells the stories of gladiator fights, naval battles and animal hunts, shows that could last up to 100 days. Then half an hour in the Roman Forum, which the listing calls the part preferred by almost everyone, and half an hour on the Palatine, with views from the emperors' palace. On your own, it’s easy to get lost between areas; with a guide, you won’t.
Two practical things. When booking, you need the full official name and date of birth of each participant, because the ticket is named. And security checks remain for everyone: according to reviews, there can be a bit of a wait even with a reserved entry during peak hours. The tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues or wheelchair users.
For each participant, enter the full name as on the ID and the date of birth. According to the listing, without these details, entry to the monument will be denied.
The listing provides two different starting points, depending on the chosen option: the correct one is in the confirmation. Then there are the security checks, the same for everyone.
The heart of the tour. The guide explains how the amphitheater worked and what happened during the shows, and with the headsets you can hear them even if you’re not right next to them.
Only with the Arena option, for a fee: you walk on the floor where the gladiators fought, with the official €24 ticket included.
You exit the Colosseum and enter the Forum, the political, commercial and religious center of ancient Rome. Among the scattered ruins, a guide really makes a difference here.
The last stop on the itinerary is the hill linked to the legends about the founding of Rome. From above, you can see the entire Forum.
★★★★★Excellent visit, and our guide Rafaela was an expert. What better way to visit the Colosseum and the Forum than with an archaeologist!
★★★★★Our guide Jan was excellent. He explained things clearly and interestingly. We kept a good pace without rushing and managed to see other areas too. Great visit.
★★★★★Our guide Natalia was brilliant. With the headsets we could hear her even when we weren’t next to her. There were a lot of people and some waiting at security checks, but it couldn’t be avoided even with skip-the-line tickets. [...] With all Natalia knows about ancient Rome, the visit makes much more sense.
★★★★★Leo was fantastic… he adapted the pace for a nearly 4-year-old child and was engaging and brilliant from start to finish. Thank you Leo!
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2.5 hours, according to the listing: 1.5 hours in the Colosseum, 30 minutes in the Roman Forum and 30 minutes on the Palatine. With the Arena option you add about 20 minutes on the arena floor.
Yes. The price includes the official ticket for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine at €18, or the €24 one with the Arena if you choose the option, plus the guide and headsets.
Up to 3 days before the visit, with a full refund. It’s a longer notice than the 24 hours of most tours: keep it in mind if your dates might change.
It depends on the option: the listing has two starting points and the correct one is indicated in the confirmation. Arrive a few minutes early and with your ID, because the ticket is named.
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with a guide, official ticket included. Free cancellation up to 3 days before.
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