Colosseum, Arena & Roman Forum Tour
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
3 hours
START TIME
09:00 - 09:30 - 13:00 - 13:30 - 15:00
TRANSFER
Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Transfer to the tour site included
KID FRIENDLY
This tour is suitable for kids of all ages
ENTRANCE TICKETS
Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!
- Blue badge certified private tour guide
- Pick up from centrally located hotels (within the Aurelian Walls)
- Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Drop Off back to your hotel/accommodation (available upon request)
- Extras
Sites you’ll visit
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Colosseum
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Colosseum's Arena Floor
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Roman Forum
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One of the new wonders of the modern world is also the largest ever Amphitheatre constructed during Ancient times was built with Volcanic rock mixed with brick and held an estimated 50-80 thousand people. It was a real hub of entertainment in central Rome, with regular shows, animal hunts and gladiatorial battles. Races were not held within the Colosseum due to the nearby Circo Massimo race track.
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Access to the Arena floor is closed off to public by a small gate and is accessible with an internal Colosseum guide. The Arena floor offers views of the underground foundations below and the privilege to walk where Gladiators and wild beasts once fought to the death.
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The political and business centre of ancient Rome, the warn away paths are covered in history. This is where the citizens came to listen to speeches, to meet the senators or to see people like Julius Caesar or Cicero. The ruins tell a story, and it is the story of Rome and its politics, with the likes of the ancient Curia (the Senate) that is still visible, but also with the impressive marble columns of temples which were erected for the first time in V century BC.
Tour description
Step into the heart of Ancient Rome on this private tour of the Colosseum, its exclusive Arena Floor, and the Roman Forum. With your expert private guide, uncover the secrets of the empire’s most iconic landmarks and relive the grandeur of Rome’s golden age.
Begin your journey inside the Colosseum, where you'll gain special access to the Arena Floor, standing in the very spot where gladiators once battled for glory. From this rare vantage point, take in breathtaking views of the amphitheater and imagine the roar of 50,000 spectators. Your guide will bring to life the history of epic contests, emperors, and the ingenious engineering that made the Colosseum a marvel of its time.
Continue to the Roman Forum, once the political, religious, and social hub of the empire. Walk along the Via Sacra, the same path where victorious generals and emperors once paraded, and explore the ruins of grand temples, basilicas, and imperial buildings that shaped Rome’s history.
This private experience offers a personalized and immersive journey through Rome’s most legendary sites. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors, this tour ensures exclusive insights, unparalleled access, and a deeper appreciation of Ancient Rome.
Useful information
- Limited Access for wheelchair users on this itinerary (contact us to customize your experience)
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
- Please ensure you bring a valid photo ID or passport. Colosseum staff will perform checks, and access may be denied if the names on the tickets do not match the identification provided.
- For security reasons all visitors are screened at the entrance and bags are checked with metal detectors and opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.
- It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags and trolleys to the sites. (only small or medium flat bags). Tripods are not allowed.
Full Refund Cancellation Policy
The policies are included and non-optional.
- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.