2-Hour Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour with Arena Floor Admission

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the magnificent Colosseum, Rome's landmark and the largest amphitheatre ever built
• 02 Learn about gladiator fights, weapons, fighting techniques, and their role in the Roman Empire
• 03 Discover the hidden histories of Ancient Romans and the emperors' palaces on Palatine Hill
• 04 Visit the Roman Forum, crossed by the Via Sacra on the route of triumphal processions

Visit the magnificent Colosseum, Rome's landmark and the largest amphitheatre ever built, with a short introduction outside the monument before exploring its levels with your guide. Learn about its architecture, the methods used by ancient builders, the bloody gladiator fights, their weapons and fighting techniques, and the monument's purpose and significance in the Roman Empire. Hear stories of the Colosseum's prime age, its transformation into medieval housing, and its importance today as a United Nations World Heritage site. The tour continues through Ancient Rome, uncovering the hidden histories of the Ancient Romans and the emperors' palaces at Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

The Forum was crossed by the Via Sacra, which led to Capitol Hill and also served as the route of the triumphal processions of victorious generals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum

• The first stop of our tour is the famous Colosseum, the symbol of Rome. Your tour guide will tell you all the secrets behind this great amphitheatre. The Colosseum reveals its importance and centrality in the life of the Roman people, and at the same time, its vicissitudes parallel the history of Rome.
• After visiting the Colosseum, you will go straight to Palatine Hill, the center of Ancient Rome. During the Republic, the Palatine was home to patrician families. This place was the chosen residence of emperors from Caesar to Septimius Severus. The nearby House of Livia is a typical example of a patrician house of the late Republican period.
• You will end your visit at the Roman Forum. Here, your expert guide will explain everything you need to know about this beautiful place, and after that, you will have free time to explore it by yourself. The Forum was crossed by the Via Sacra, which led to Capitol Hill and also served as the route of the triumphal processions of victorious generals.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All fees and taxes.
• Admission ticket for the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
• Headphones (for 10 people or more).
• Guided tour only for the Colosseum and Arena Floor.

What's Not Included

• Tips.

What to bring

• Please bring your ID or passport with you.

Know before you go

• Face mask required for travel in public areas.
• Face mask required for the guide in public areas.
• Social distancing enforced throughout the experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Via del Cardello, 31, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Tour start

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.