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Colosseum & Roman Forum small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets & local guide
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum & Roman Forum small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets & local guide

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 3788 reviews
from $64.00
$51.20
Free cancellation
language
Language: English , Italian
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • Explore Rome’s top tourist attractions — the Colosseum & the Roman Forum — with a local expert guide
  • Skip the Colosseum’s long lines to spend more time inside the venue
  • Admire the Roman Empire’s former glory at the Roman Forum
  • Enjoy an intimate experience with a small group of up to sixteen people
  • Be accompanied by a local expert guide with an unrivalled knowledge of these landmarks
What to expect

They say “All roads lead to Rome” — and it certainly does seem like it with how many visitors the city attracts each year. Much of Rome’s tourism concentrates around the famed Colosseum and Roman Forum, two of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. During this comprehensive small-group tour, you’ll get the chance to see these wonders of ancient Rome in a unique, thorough, and convenient way — with skip-the-line tickets and a local expert guide who will highlight the most important facts and stories about the landmarks for you.

Step into the Colosseum to explore a place from the distant past. Once inside, your guide will tell you about the amphitheatre's history, while adding additional dimensions to the stories told. You’ll get to see evidence of Nero’s great fire, discover grisly details about the gladiators' games, and unveil the truth about the many myths surrounding the place. One of our guides, Valerie, is a professional archeologist who enjoys bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way. She says, “History doesn’t have to be boring. My favourite part about being a tour guide is making the stories sparkle and come to life for my guests.”

Your tour will continue to outstanding sites like the Arch of Constantine and Palatine Hill. Afterward, you’ll visit the largest inner-city archaeological area in the world — the Roman Forum. When describing the Roman Forum, Valerie says, “This was the heart of ancient Rome's social, commercial, and political life, and it’s overflowing with historical significance. Although the site is now in ruins, we can still see and admire the traces of the Roman Empire’s former glory.”

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What's included
  • check 3-hour small-group tour
  • check Friendly and local guide
  • check Skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • check Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
Where

Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your destination insider in front of the newspaper stand at the exit of metro B, station Colosseum on Via dei Fori Imperiali. Please show up at the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes before entrance time as latecomers may not be accomodated.
What to remember

Not suitable for;

  • unfortunately this tour is not accessible for wheelchairs

Know in advance:

  • when you choose our guided tour, please be aware that the admission fee for the Colosseum Archeological Area is €18 for adults, while children under 18 years of age receive complimentary entry. The rest of the guided tour fee encompass various services, including the expertise of a professional licensed and local guide, provision of radio guides (if necessary), customer support, reservation fees, and other related amenities. Our primary objective is to promote transparency and ensure you understand the cost breakdown, allowing you to truly appreciate the exceptional
  • the venue requires us to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for purchasing the ticket and for entering the Colosseum and the Archaeological Area of the Roman Forum. If this requirement isn't met, it will not be possible to enter the venue
  • the name given at the time of booking must correspond to the name on the participant's passport or identity card. Tickets are nominal and cannot be changed once the booking is completed. Each participant must bring with him/her an identity document
  • you will visit in a small group of up to 16 people. The small-group size gives you a personalized experience away from the crowds
  • the provider is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum and Roman Forum because of strikes, union meetings or bad weather
  • reduced tickets (Child 0-17) can only be purchased together with a Standard price ticket
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Provider
Musement S.p.A.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 3788 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

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4.6/5

Value for money

4.5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - March 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We had the best time!! We made an error and booked a tour in Italian, thankfully an English speaking tour guide had space and we jumped on hers and wo ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Una mattinata al Colosseo veramente speciale. La nostra guida, Pamela , è stata precisa, puntuale e ha saputo conquistare l'attenzione di tutti. Molto ...

  • Rachael

    From United Kingdom - March 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The tour guide was fab really knowledgeable and very helpful and informative especially when we asked questions about the colosseum and even gave us s ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The guide, Agnes, was very hard to hear, despite the microphone and headsets. She walked very fast, often losing us in the crowds. Her master of Engli ...

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - March 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We both had a wonderful experience with our guide. She provided detail and information from beginning to end of the tour which made the booking comple ...

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