Colosseum and Ancient Rome small group tour with Arena access
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Step into the heart of Ancient Rome on a small-group tour that uniquely combines special Arena Floor access with visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.You'll enter the Colosseum and tread onto the Arena Floor, the thrilling space where gladiators once faced their audience. From this exclusive viewpoint, you'll gain insight into how the games were orchestrated, how combatants prepared and how emperors utilised public spectacles as a show of might.You'll venture further into the Colosseum with a certified guide and unravel the history, design and engineering feats behind this iconic landmark.Next, you'll delve into the Roman Forum, formerly the political, religious and commercial hub of the city. You'll stroll amongst ancient temples, basilicas and triumphal arches before proceeding to Palatine Hill, where tales of Rome's legendary beginnings and imperial palaces spring to life.With a limit of 11 guests, this experience provides a more intimate way to uncover the Colosseum and the key sites of Ancient Rome.
Highlights
- You'll enter the Colosseum through exclusive Arena Floor access
- There's the chance to stand where gladiators once faced the crowds
- Your licensed guide will lead you through the Roman Forum
- You can walk across Palatine Hill and discover Rome's origins
- The small-group experience has a maximum of 11 guests
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Guided walking tour
- Headsets (to hear the guide)
- Entrance ticket
- On-site assistance
- Tour guide
Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where you'll meet
Meet directly at the Big Bus Kiosk in Piazza del Colosseo. Your guide will be holding a blue flag with the 'Doooing Experience' logo. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Operated by
Doooing
Important information
**Accessibility:**
* Not suitable for guests with serious mobility difficulties (tour includes uneven surfaces, stairs and archaeological areas)
**Not allowed:**
* Large bags, suitcases and bulky items
* Glass bottles, weapons and sharp objects
**Know in advance:**
* Maximum 11 participants per tour
* Full names of all participants required at booking (must match IDs exactly)
* All visitors must pass through mandatory security and ID checks, which may cause waiting times
* Access to the Arena subject to Colosseum regulations and availability
* Itinerary may change due to archaeological site restrictions or temporary closures
* Access to the Colosseum costs €18 (already included in the tour price). No presale fee is charged to customers. The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services as per the product's description
* All visitors must comply with the official Colosseum visitor regulations, which can be found on the official Colosseum website > Tickets > Regulation for visitors and terms and conditions for the purchase of admission tickets to the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. Failure to follow these regulations may result in denied access
**Remember to bring:**
* Valid photo ID or passport for every participant
* Comfortable walking shoes