Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archeologist & Roman Forum

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Duration:1 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

From $86.75

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Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Access the Colosseum's Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, using the backdoor entrance.

Skip the queue into the world's most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with a small group of a maximum of 25 participants. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.

Use your ticket to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Piazza del Colosseo
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a privileged backdoor entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, skipping the long queues. Get ready to enjoy the Colosseum from a very unique perspective.
2. Colosseum
Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. Feel like a Gladiator and journey back to the days of the Roman Empire with a professional archeologist. Marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering and learn about the innovative techniques used to build it. Discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction and hear about the bloody games that took place within it. After your official tour ends you can stay inside the Colosseum as long as you wish. Then you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).
3. Roman Forum
OPTIONALLY, you can have a short break inside the Colosseum to further explore on your own, then join the guide again to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking. Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
4. Palatine Hill
Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• Pets are not permitted
• Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
• You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
• Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
• Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : Curious521254
Very clear and complete; willing to answer if MATILDE was out); Noa I explain everything with a lot of calm and detail; We recommend Matilde
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 10:24:43

Posted By : masky500
Very enthusiastic. You feel that she loves her job. Matilda was very clear on her explanations and she showed us pictures of how everything was so we could visualize it. Really good guide
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 18:04:17

Posted By : leonao393
A great visit with clear and attentive explanations and respect for the simply magnificent place, thank you Matilda
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 09:45:09

Posted By : Milka_K
This was advertised as a small tour. The group was 25 people big. The technology didn’t work- we couldn’t hear anything the guide was saying. You had to be in very close proximity (which is difficult with 25 people) to be able to understand. All of that for a very high price. Waste of time and money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 12:44:47

Posted By : Taylor_S
This tour was very good, but unfortunately our guide was a bit hard to understand (due to language). She was extremely knowledgable, but went off on some tangents and never seemed to circle back to the original point. We also spent a lot of time in the ruins, which I was not expecting.

Overall- I would definitely recommend because you're able to get to the "floor" of the Colosseum, which not all groups / tickets accommodate for. But it was quite a long tour (3 hours), so if you're looking for more a more abbreviated tour or just one of the Colosseum and Roman Forum this might not be the tour for you.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 17:42:47

Posted By : R6555YIstefanoc
Matilde is a clear, comprehensive, prepared and exquisitely kind guide. The visit was pleasant and informative.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 09:55:48

Posted By : E5287KUjoseluisc
Fantastic description of the Trevi Fountain and its archaeological site. Personalized attention and in perfect Spanish. Great job Matilde
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 07:34:46

Posted By : Nic0lettaL
Well organized tour, with a group of few people. As an expert archaeologist guide he is able to involve even the youngest children. Very interesting
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 14:55:29

Posted By : A6887DNdavidg
We want to thank Matilde because she has been a fantastic guide, she expresses herself very clearly, she has told us very interesting stories placing us in each of the eras. We are delighted, 100% recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 12:39:04

Posted By : sarafJ1738QR
I was really impressed with Matilde's guidance! His expertise and his passionate way of telling stories made the tour extremely engaging. Thanks to her, I was able to explore aspects of the city that I would never have discovered on my own, making my visit truly unique and memorable. I highly recommend Matilde to anyone looking for an authentic and emotional experience!
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 05:14:59