Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces
At a glance
Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces is a 3h guided experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Atlas Tours. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 309 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $131.71 per person. Included: Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included, Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
Highlights
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 24 travellers
- Languages
- Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Avoid the standard tour group and immerse yourself with the Colosseum's 2,000-year history with this special access experience.
Inside the Colosseum you'll walk the same steps as gladiators, emperors, and doomed prisoners. Bloodthirsty Romans gathered in this ancient stadium of death to watch gladiator fights and executions, and your guide will explain every gory detail. You'll enter the Colosseum through the special access gladiator's gate, and avoid the crowds in the general access areas.
In addition to the Colosseum, you'll visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Cesar's Palace). Surrounded by picturesque ruins we'll visit ancient palaces, temples, tombs, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the Senate house before finishing the tour at the tomb of Julius Cesare.
This 2.5 hour tour concludes in the center of Rome, leaving easy access to local restaurants, cafes, shopping, and public transportation.
What's included
What's included
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Inside the ancient stadium, you'll visit the first and second levels while our enthusiastic guide provides fun, interesting, and relevant information. The Colosseum could host 70,000 Romans in ancient times, all who gathered there to watch blood sports. Exotic animal hunts, beheadings, and Gladiator battles were just among a few of the deadly games held here, and your guide will explain every detail.
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Stop 2 · 45m
You'll walk in the footsteps of Rome's most brilliant and also psychotic Emperors as we discover Cesar's Palace, officially called Palatine Hill. Palatine Hill is where Rome was founded nearly 3,000 years ago, and hosts structures dating from B.C. times, through the Renaissance, and most recently buildings built by Benito Mussolini.
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Stop 3 · 45m
The Roman Empire stretched from Iraq to Scotland, and the Roman Forum is where the decisions to control all of their territory took place. The Forum is the epicenter of the ancient world, and along with your licensed guide you'll visit the most important pagan temples and tombs, the house of the Vestal Virgins, the Senate house, and the tomb of Julius Cesare.
Meeting point
We'll meet at the beautiful Arch of Constantine, directly next to the Colosseum. A representative from our company will be at the side of the Arch FURTHEST away from the Colosseum holding a company sign so we're easy to recognize.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- 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 Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $131.71 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, or €24 per person if Arena access is included; Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill; Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
Where does it start?
We'll meet at the beautiful Arch of Constantine, directly next to the Colosseum. A representative from our company will be at the side of the Arch FURTHEST away from the Colosseum holding a company sign so we're easy to recognize.
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, Russian, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 309 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
