Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Discount Tickets

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Overview

Visiting the Colosseum is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make the best of your Colosseum visit with this flexible experience. Learn about the history, features and tales behind the Colosseum, the greatest entertainment venue of all times. Find out about the political and social background of the Roman Empire before, during and after the construction of the Colosseum and get to know its purpose and its role within the Roman society. Explore the Palatine Hill and Roman forum, and revive the Ancient Rome!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is near Caffe Roma (close to the upper floor exit of the metro station "Colosseo"). Our staff will hold a "City Walkers" sign, and wearing a light blue uniform. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have a valid ID with you

Redemption Instructions

At the meeting point, your tour guide will have your Colosseum tickets ready. Colosseum tickets are personalized: Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All guests must have an ID with them, as they may be required to show it at the entrance. As tickets are purchased in advance, this tour is non-refundable. Please be 20 minutes early at the meeting point before your tour start time. Meeting Point Location: “Outside the upper floor entrance of the B line metro Colosseum.” Please see the map: https://goo.gl/maps/9ZF5Y4SQwDuUT2c38 The start time may vary by up to 30 minutes depending on ticket availability. If this occurs, you will be notified in advance. Please be advised of the Colosseum Security Check Line that everyone should go through. The delays here depend solely on the Colosseum Authority. Please note: This experience includes the Colosseum ticket (18€ adult - 0€ child). The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Dive into the ancient history of the Colosseum. The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval magnificent architecture in the center of Rome. Built of travertine, tuff and brick-faced concrete. It is the largest construction ever build in ancient Rome. It is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Emperor Vespasian began the construction in 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD by its successor Titus.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Explore the ruins of the Ancient Rome. The Roman Forum was the very core of the Eternal City. This is was the political, religious and financial center of the city and all the Roman Empire. The Forum is where some of the most important Ancient Roman buildings were, and their ruins now are. Tickets are provided to you once inside the Colosseum. The guide will send you the PDF tickets on your favorite electronic device so you can explore the Roman Forum at your own pace. After your visit at the Colosseum, once at the exit, turn right and head towards the triumphal Arch of Titus. On the right you can see the entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill areas.
Duration: 45 mins
3. The Palatine Hill is where everything started. This is where Romulus, the first king of Rome, established the first layout of the city. Explore the ruins of the imperial palaces and walk through the Farnese Gardens to get to the high view point of the terrace. From there you have a great view of the Roman Forum below. The two areas are connected and you can visit them both with the tickets provided.
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (Adult 18€- Child 0€)

Booking fee 2€

Licensed Guide

Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.

Headsets

Exclusion

Underground and Belvedere Access

Arena Floor Access if not selected

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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.

Additional Info

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

The meeting time might change by 30 minutes. In this case we will inform you in advance

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID (a photo of the ID is acceptable) that matches the name provided at the time of booking to ensure entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Providing incorrect names will result in denied entry, and no refund will be issued.

The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum

The costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.

Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All customers must have a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry.

Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a queue may form for this procedure.

Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments

Supplied by City Walkers Tours

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