Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Explore the world's most visited monument in the most comfortable and complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders. Step on the exclusive Arena floor OR descend into the Underground section (depending on the option you select during booking). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome.

Then, take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and marvel at the beauty of ancient temples and ruins. Options available for small-group and private guided tours.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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1. Colosseum
Explore the world's most visited monument in the most complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders, either step on the Gladiators' Arena floor or descend into the exclusive Underground section (depending on the option selected). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the stage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome. Learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers. Travel back in time as you immerse yourself into the history of Ancient Rome and find out about the social and political function of this mighty amphitheater. Complete your Colosseum experience by going further up to the 1st tier from where you'll be amazed by the spectacular view over the Arena, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of Venus.
2. Colosseum
After the first part of your tour, enjoy a short break to further explore the Colosseum on your own, then head together towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill for another 1-hour guided tour.
3. Arch of Constantine
Start the second part of your tour by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the ruins of the Roman Forum.
4. Roman Forum
Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
5. Palatine Hill
Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
• 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 may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• Please note that the tickets for this tour are nominative. We will register on them the names you have provided during checkout. Please make sure to provide the names of the people attending the tour as they appear on their passport.
• You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
• Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
• The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
• The Belvedere is momentarily not part of this tour due to COVID-19 restrictions
• A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
• Please note that the group will leave the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time in order to pass the security check
• This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• 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.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : N8081KSalia
My recent experience ( Today) with Touriks left me highly disappointed and frustrated. I encountered a level of disorganization, irresponsibility, and dishonesty that I had never expected from a company of this nature.

The irresponsibility and justification displayed by was truly astounding. They refuse to accept any responsibility and consistently try to justify their actions.

In light of their high level of dishonesty and the fact that the tour I purchased, which involved underground exploration on a daily basis, was not authorized by them.

I strongly recommend considering an alternative company or to approach this company with caution.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 09:26:05

Posted By : Stian_L
It was a bit difficult to understand the tour guide, partly because of pronunciation and partly because of the noise on the radio (Same on all our four radios).

We are a bit disappointed that we couldn't access the undergrounds. We were told that it was not as accessible due the Colosseums administration has decided to restrict access to the undergrounds. But there was tours ongoing while we where there.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 06:03:51

Posted By : Steven_B
Amazing tour. There was a lot to see. But it was hot in June! Bring sunscreen. Need better ear piece to hear though. It was a little hard to hear amongst all the people. It’s a busy place so stick close to the tour guide.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 04:36:26

Posted By : Helen_P
The tickets were pricey, but they were definitely worth it for us. Our guide, Bogdan, greatly enhanced our experience by sharing a lot of valuable knowledge. It was awe-inspiring to walk along paths once traveled by fascinating historical figures and to be surrounded by amazingly well-preserved structures.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 03:24:00

Posted By : Marc_L
Italo was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the founding of Rome and he also threw in good information about food in different regions.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 03:12:59

Posted By : Melissa_M
The Colosseum was my favorite part! Worth noting that there are a lot of steps and steep parts of the tour, as well as uneven ground. It is more strenuous of a walk than you are told, but well worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 15:52:50

Posted By : Shelley_V
When we visited the Colosseum, Rome was going through a June heat wave. Our guide did an amazing job making sure we had water and shade while making sure we had a chance to see everything.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 10:45:20

Posted By : Karla_D
Our guide was amazing!! She was very passionate about her countries history and gave great details about what we were seeing.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 09:22:12

Posted By : 577jessew
Totally a disorganized operation. Book then they would cancel. We were confused on the actual time we ended up with and the link for the one they canceled was still active so I paid 135 for 2 € 24 tickets because we didn’t get there in time to go with a guide. What a mess and the company said maybe the booking co can help you 🙄.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 05:05:54

Posted By : Chad_M
Our tour guide never showed up. They gave us our own tickets to get inside to guide our own tour........which doesn't work well with how many people are trying to navigate this area. It was a made cluster and we decided to try and get a full discount and just rebook with an actual guide. They only gave us a 20% discount!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 03:40:10