Half-Day Skip-the-Line Tour of the Colosseum with Entrance from the Arena
3 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
English
Language Offered
×Offered in
Overview
See the Colosseum on a 3-hour tour that gives you special access to enter the amphitheater on the arena, the same entrance that gladiators once used for their battles. This also allows you to skip the line at the main public entrance. Once inside, explore the ancient landmark with a guide, and then head outside to tour the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Select your preferred tour time when booking.
3-hour Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour with special access
Enter the Colosseum directly from the arena floor, a rare privilege
Skip the main entrance line
Learn about the history of the amphitheater
Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, as well
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Skip the line entrance fees
Guided tour in English
Entrance on the Colosseum's Arena
English speaking guide for 3 hours
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to
from attractions
Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure point
Operator's office near the Roman Forum entrance
Departure Time
Departure timing may vary. Please check the timing on the tour option you booked to know at what time you have to be at the meeting place. The timing you can choose during the booking process are the following: 10 am 11 am 12 pm1:15 pm 3.15 pm
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Your tour begins by meeting your guide at the local tour office near the Colosseum; then walk to the special entrance reserved for members of this tour. Skip the regular lines and maximize your time at the Colosseum as you enter the amphitheater directly onto the arena floor, where gladiators and wild animals engaged in bloody fights. Visit the ring overlooking the underground sections of the Colosseum, and learn about its history from your guide, who has a degree in either art history or archaeology. Listen to anecdotes about the glory days of the arena and the lives of the emperors and senators of the time. Next, leave the Colosseum and walk to Palatine Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, where emperors and other wealthy residents lived. Take in the view of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus, and then walk down the hill to explore the ruins of the forum, where your guide shares more stories and uses books and 3D pictures to show you how the site looked during the days of Ancient Rome. Your tour ends with return to your starting point.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Normal sized backpacks are permitted as huge backpacks will not be admitted.
Small group tour will average 16 people (with a maximum of 25 people).
Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check;
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Not wheelchair accessible
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If you arrive late you might loose the entrance at the Colosseum or a part of the tourÂ
The order of the visit of the itinerary might changeÂ
There might be a slight change in the departure timing. In this case we will call you in advance.
A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.