Colosseum Arena Floor and Ancient Rome Semi Private Guided Tour
At a glance
Colosseum Arena Floor and Ancient Rome Semi Private Guided Tour is a 2h 30m small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Show Me Italy. Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 90 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $108.80 per person. Included: Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person), Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person), Individual headsets to hear the guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- Arabic, Hindi, German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Enhance your Colosseum experience by choosing a Semi Private group tour with an expert guide! With a few like-minded people and a professional tour guide, you will see more of the Colosseum Arena Floor Roman Forum and Palatine Hill than ever before.
What's included
What's included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Individual headsets to hear the guide
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Not included
- Hotel pickup/dropoff
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
An expert guide and just a few other travelers is the ultimate way to experience the Colosseum and Ancient City. Get personal attention and explore more of Rome’s ancient city center with a small group tour!
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Stop 2 · 45m
Meet your fellow group members and get to know your guide as you make your way to the Colosseum. Get an introduction to Ancient Rome and check out the details of the Colosseum’s outer wall. This incredible monument is the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire and was constructed in less than 10 years! Climb the original marble steps to the Colosseum’s second level to get a glimpse of the arena floor and underground chambers from above.
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Stop 3 · 45m
Visit ancient temples and pass by the senate house as you walk past the broken columns of the Roman Forum. Then check out the details of the Arch of Titus as your guide leads you up to the Palatine Hill for some magnificent views of the Roman skyline.
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano.
Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali 1.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
- Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
- Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
- No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
- A government-issued ID/passport is required for every participant. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing you entrance to the monument
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Colosseum Arena Floor and Ancient Rome Semi Private Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $108.80 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person); Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person); Individual headsets to hear the guide; Licensed professional tour guide; Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill; Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Where does it start?
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano. Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali 1.
Can I cancel?
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Arabic, Hindi, German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Greek, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish, Serbian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 90 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
