Semi-Private First Entry Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum

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Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Beat the crowds and visit the popular Colosseum before the midday heat with this early morning tour. Head inside as the doors open with pre-booked admission and enjoy access to the restricted arena area where gladiators once battled. Learn about the amphitheater’s design and history before moving on to the Roman Forum to marvel at magnificent ruins of temples, villas, public roads and squares, and other treasures.

Enjoy first entry to admire the Colosseum before it fills with tourists
A guided tour to gain a better understanding of the ancient amphitheater
Cover the Colosseum’s arena and the Roman Forum in just a few hours
Visit with a small group for plenty of interaction with your guide

What's Included

Exploration with guide of Palatine Hill
A guided tour of the Roman Forum
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi
L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
In front of the SOS sign outside the Colosseum Metro station's upper floor entrance, located in Largo Gaetana Agnesi. PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has an upper and lower entrance, both with SOS signs. Please ensure you are at the upper level. Coordinates: 41.891560,12.491393

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.
The above itinerary is an example, the order of the sites might change depending on the scheduled slot.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Amazing tour, more amazing guide!

Nathan_H, Dec 2024

Bruno is amazing tour guide, a wealth of knowledge, personable and funny. We had the best time on our semi private tour and met some new friends along the way.

Exceptional!!

AniceMark_S, Sep 2024

Dennis was our guide and it was the most impactful experience of my life!! Walking on ancient roads and learning about the world history was amazing. Highly recommend