Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour
At a glance
Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour is a 1h 15m guided experience in Rome, Italy, operated by City Walkers Tours. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 206 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $57.26 per person. Included: Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill admission, Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person - children under 18 0 €)), Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 206 travellers
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- Group
- Small group, up to 25 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
This express and flexible tour is ideal for all those who have limited time in Rome and yet want to grasp the essence of the main highlights of the city.
You start with a tour of the Colosseum, led by a local, licensed, and expert Guide. At the end of the tour, the guide provides you with the tickets and directions to get access to the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Area.
After the guided tour you can enjoy the Colosseum a bit more and explore it at your own pace, or you can reach the exit and go straight to the next area.
This express tour is a great chance to get the essence of the Ancient Rome in a fast and yet relaxed and flexible way.
Get a guided tour of the Colosseum, then explore the Palatine Hill & Roman forum at your own pace and revive the Ancient Rome!
What's included
What's included
- Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill admission
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person - children under 18 0 €))
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Official Tour Guide for the Colosseum
Not included
- Any private expenses
- Arena Floor & Underground access
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 15m
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an elliptical architecture in the center of Rome.
It is the one of the largest construction ever built in ancient Rome.
The Colosseum lies quite close to the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill.
The emperor Vespasian began the construction of the amphitheater in 72 AD. It was then completed in 80 AD, under the reign of his son Titus.
Meeting point
The meeting point is located on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is situated in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo.
Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have an ID with you
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ticket price: Adult 18 € - Children (under18) 0 €
- 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 will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Costumers need to show up 15 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
- 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.
- Due to organizational reasons, the start time of your tour might change. We will contact you in advance in case this happens
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $57.26 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 Roman Forum & Palatine Hill admission; Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person - children under 18 0 €)); Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services; Official Tour Guide for the Colosseum.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is located on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is situated in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have an ID with you
Can I cancel?
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 206 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
