Rome: Colosseum with Arena Access & Roman Forum Guided Tour
ID: GYG411775-747109
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators on a tour of the Colosseum with special access to the arena floor. Hear tales of famous battles and follow your guide to the Roman Forum and Palantine Hill.
Walk in the footsteps of gladiators when you stand on the Arena Floor of the Colosseum! On this exciting tour, follow your friendly, professional tour guide as you enter the ancient stadium of the Colosseum and go to the restricted access area where you can walk through the gladiator gates and stand on the reconstructed arena floor.
The scene of the famous games and gladiator battles is open to you for a whole new viewpoint in the Colosseum. Your incredible guide will tell you all about the styles of gladiators, the famous battles and the other games and entertainment that took place in this magnificent stadium. After your special walk on the arena floor, you will go up to the next level and get the vantage point from where the spectators would have sat and cheered for their favorites to win. With the knowledge, not only of the amazing history of this monument, but also where to go for the best photo opportunities for you and your family, your guide will be sure you get the most from your visit.
After the complete tour of the Colosseum, you will follow your guide into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to see the very heart of Ancient Rome. Rise up onto the Palatine Hill to see the ruins of the palaces of the emperors and discover the beauty that made them want to reside here. Get a view of the Circus Maximus and the Stadium of Domitian before heading over to the Farnese Aviaries to see the stunning view of the Forum laid out below.
From here you will descend into the Forum and walk on the roads still here from over 2000 years ago! Truly walk in the footsteps of Romans and emperors as your guide takes you past the Temple of Romulus, the Temple and House of the Vestals and even Julius Caesar’s Temple where his ashes remain. You’ll see the senate house and the ancient library and learn about how the Forum functioned in the Romans’ day to day life.
When you visit the Eternal City of Rome, be sure not to miss this truly special experience.
Highlights
- Stand on the arena floor of the ancient stadium and see the Colosseum from a gladiator's perspective
- Walk the ancient roads and explore the most important buildings of Rome in the Roman Forums
- Explore the houses of the emperors in the Imperial Palaces on Palatine Hill
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Each site requires a COVID-19 Super Green pass (or equivalent) for entry
All tours will operate within the current COVID-19 regulations set by the Italian Government
All visitors will pass through airport-style security
No refund for no show/late arrivals
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
Look out for a Roman Vacations representative holding an orange Roman Vacations sign with our lion's head logo.
The meeting point is in front of the Colosseo metro stop, under the tree, next to the green kiosk
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
