Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the Colosseum with this complete tour of about 2.5 hours. The tour starts in front of the Basilica of St. Cosmas and Damian and is free for children under 1 year old.
An expert guide (available in several languages to choose from when you select your date) will accompany you as you explore the arena, where the gladiators fought, and the first floor, so you can observe everything from above. Complete the experience with a tour of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill to learn all about the origins of ancient Rome.
- See the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with this walking tour.
- Learn about the history of ancient Rome from an expert guide.
- Access to the arena, an area normally restricted to the general public.
What’s included
- Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Expert guide (in Protuguese, French, Spanish, English or German)
- Tickets to the 3 sites
- Access to the arena
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Step by Step
Get to know Rome's Colosseum in depth with this 2.5 hour tour. This comprehensive tour will allow you to skip the long lines and go straight into the Colosseum arena, where gladiators fought in times gone by. Accompanied by an expert guide, you can delve into the history and culture of classical Rome as you explore this iconic monument.
Once inside, as well as walking around the arena, you'll have the opportunity to climb to the first floor to see it all from above.
Also included is a visit to the Roman Forum, the heart of public life in ancient Rome. You'll explore the ruins of temples, arches and basilicas dating back more than 2,000 years.
To complete the experience, you will visit the Palatine Hill, where Romulus is thought to have founded the city and where many emperors lived.