Experience the full glory of Rome's Colosseum on a walking tour with skip-the-line entry! Accompanied by an expert guide who is passionate about Roman history, you'll gain rare access to areas of the Colosseum that are newly opened or normally off-limits. Enjoy private viewings of the Colosseum's underground chambers, arena and upper level, and then head to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for unforgettable views of Ancient Rome
Highlights
- 3.5-hour Rome Colosseum tour with skip-the-line ticket
- Enjoy access to all areas of the Colosseum, including places normally off-limits
- Explore the Colosseum's underground chambers and see where wild animals were caged
- Step into the arena where gladiators once fought, before visiting the Colosseum's upper level
- Visit the Roman Forum, walk up Palatine Hill and enjoy views of Nero's Circus Maximus
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
Fast-track access makes for a more relaxed and in-depth experience of Rome's biggest attraction. Plus, you get to see the Roman Forum and take in panoramic views from Palatine Hill.
Recent Photos of this Tour
Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour: Underground Chambers, Arena and Upper Tier
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A Roman Holiday: the ColosseumIn the foto is myself, Carol G., with the interior of the Colosseum in the background.Photo by: Carol G
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ColosseumColosseum - Gladiator entrancePhoto by: jamesrien
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ColosseumColosseum - 3rd floor looking downPhoto by: jamesrien
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ColosseumColosseum - basementPhoto by: jamesrien
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romansentering the roman forumPhoto by: anamarisa
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behind the sceneslower level at the colosseumPhoto by: anamarisa
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ColosseumGreat view from upper level.Photo by: DerekHP
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The Magnificent Colesseum.Amazing place to visit.Photo by: Joanne G
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Early morning on the ...Sun shining through onto the playing field of the Colosseum Arena areaPhoto by: Denise W
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3rd level of the colosseumwe are on the top of the ColosseumPhoto by: Chelsea C
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Stormy RomaGroup entering the ColosseumPhoto by: Charles P
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ding ding dingand the fight beginsPhoto by: Lisa L
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Roman ForumIt was amazing to walk in the steps of history!Photo by: Cyndi F
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View from the Upper Tier of ...Learning the rich history of the Colosseum from the Upper Tier - BreathtakingPhoto by: Cyndi F
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InnaAt the Colosseum.Photo by: William K
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At the ColosseumWat a special tour.Photo by: William K
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InnaUp on top.Photo by: William K
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At the ColosseumGreat view.Photo by: William K
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At the ColosseumMore InnaPhoto by: William K
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InnaAt the Colosseum.Photo by: William K
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What You Can Expect
Ruins at Palatine Hill
Once known as the Flavian Ampitheatre, the Rome Colosseum was easily the largest building of the Roman Empire, built to host the gladiator battles that typified the culture of Ancient Rome. Still by far the most impressive building in Rome today, the Colosseum is a must-visit attraction and, as such, draws incredibly long queues! After meeting your expert guide nearby, start your Colosseum tour by skipping the long lines and heading directly inside with your priority-entrance ticket.
Your first stop is the Colosseum's fascinating underground level, open to a limited amount of people each day. Explore the network of underground passages, chambers and cells as your guide brings this subterranean maze to life with tales of gore and glory! It was here that Roman gladiators prepared for battle, and where the fearsome, wild animals they fought were caged.
Working upward, you'll see the arena next. Rather than walking round the edge as most do, you get to step right into the space where battles were once fought. Little of the original arena floor still exists, but the gaps allow you to enjoy clear views of the underground levels below.
Your tour then takes you to the Colosseum's upper tier. Recently opened for the first time since the 1970s, this third level was where the lower Roman classes sat when cheering the gladiators, enjoying bird's-eye views of the action below. Walk around and enjoy the views from this unique vantage point.
Your Colosseum tour now comes to an end, but there is more of Ancient Rome to see! Take a leisurely walk to the Roman Forum -- the sprawl of ruins that was the heart of ancient Rome. Head up Palatine Hill with your guide to see where rich Romans once lived, and enjoy views of Nero's Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held. Your tour ends on the Via Sacra, the main street of ancient Rome that leads to Capitoline Hill.
Please note: the order of which sites are visited may be reversed on this itinerary, although all sites as mentioned above will be visited.
Your first stop is the Colosseum's fascinating underground level, open to a limited amount of people each day. Explore the network of underground passages, chambers and cells as your guide brings this subterranean maze to life with tales of gore and glory! It was here that Roman gladiators prepared for battle, and where the fearsome, wild animals they fought were caged.
Working upward, you'll see the arena next. Rather than walking round the edge as most do, you get to step right into the space where battles were once fought. Little of the original arena floor still exists, but the gaps allow you to enjoy clear views of the underground levels below.
Your tour then takes you to the Colosseum's upper tier. Recently opened for the first time since the 1970s, this third level was where the lower Roman classes sat when cheering the gladiators, enjoying bird's-eye views of the action below. Walk around and enjoy the views from this unique vantage point.
Your Colosseum tour now comes to an end, but there is more of Ancient Rome to see! Take a leisurely walk to the Roman Forum -- the sprawl of ruins that was the heart of ancient Rome. Head up Palatine Hill with your guide to see where rich Romans once lived, and enjoy views of Nero's Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held. Your tour ends on the Via Sacra, the main street of ancient Rome that leads to Capitoline Hill.
Please note: the order of which sites are visited may be reversed on this itinerary, although all sites as mentioned above will be visited.
Customer Reviews
March 2014
It was raining hard, but it was amazing! And we were also brought to Palatine Hill, which I didn't expect at all.
February 2014
Tour guide Suzanna was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about her city. You learnt and saw things you'd miss visiting on your own. Fantastic experience.
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