Julia was our guide and she had so much knowledge and information to share! Had a great tour and wonderful experience.
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What's Included
Includes
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Headset provided for clear audio throughout the tour
- Access to Roman Forum
- Access to Palatine Hill
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Colosseum Underground access, if the Underground option is selected
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Begin your journey at the Colosseum, the most iconic monument of Ancient Rome. Enter with your licensed guide and discover how this extraordinary amphitheater was built, how its spectacles were organized, and what life was like for the gladiators who fought before tens of thousands of spectators. With the Arena Floor option, step onto the restricted Arena Floor and experience the Colosseum from the perspective of the fighters who once entered the arena. Your guide will bring the monument to life through stories of Roman engineering, politics, entertainment, emperors and gladiators.
Continue to the Roman Forum, once the political, religious and commercial heart of Ancient Rome. Walk among the remains of temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and public buildings while your guide explains how the Forum functioned at the height of the Roman Empire. Hear fascinating stories of emperors, senators, political intrigue, public ceremonies and everyday Roman life as you explore one of the ancient world's most important archaeological sites.
Complete your journey on Palatine Hill, one of Rome's legendary Seven Hills and the place traditionally associated with the founding of the city. Explore the remains of magnificent imperial palaces where Roman emperors once lived and enjoy panoramic views over the Roman Forum and the ancient city. Your guide will explain how Palatine Hill developed from Rome's legendary birthplace into one of the most prestigious residential areas of the Roman Empire.
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Reviews
We had to wait twice at Colosseum check in points because the guide didn't have the required passes for herself. She spent too much time inside the Colosseum and didn't have passes for us to get into a museum in the Forum area. She wasted time twice speaking at length about Romulus and Remus. We had far too little time in the Forum and never set foot on the Palatine Hill which was advertised as part of this semi- private "enhanced" experience. A disappointing, frustrating experience .
Our guide Daniel was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, funny and answered so many questions. Having a guided tour helped us with entry and crowds. Wouldn’t do it any other way. Highly recommend this tour and him.
Daniel was an incredible host and guide - he was funny, informative, and cared about our general experience. You must book with him if you want the best!
Daniel was the best guide. Easy going, funny, but very smart and informative. He was very communicative with our groups needs and made the whole tour interesting and still fun. Would request him again!
We love Daniel!!! Great tour and funny as well.
Julia was amazing. She was very knowledgeable And accommodating. She gave us plenty of time to explore and bask in the experience. 5 stars! We were able to do the underground tour in the Colosseum! Definitely should take!
We had a great experience with this tour and our tour guide Giulia was great, even being her first tour! She was incredibly knowledgeable and took time to answer all questions with care. The small group (5 people) was also a bonus and made it easy to follow along and hear the guide at all times.
Guiulia Sutton was Very nice tour guide. And knowledgeable.
Julia was very knowledgeable and paced the tour appropriately for our group.
Julia was very knowledgeable and we had a great tour with her! Highly recommend!
Our guide, Julia was knowledgeable and took time to give us insight into the areas we were visiting. She also was mindful of stopping to sit, getting shade, and restroom breaks. It was a great, in depth experience.
Giulia was excellent and spoke with good English. She had lots of interesting history stories about the tour, which you wouldn’t get from a guidebook. She is doing a PhD on 10th century Roman architecture. We covered everything in the three hours.Highly recommended.
Our guide Giulia was great and knowledgeable. She told us the story of coliseum and Roman Empire , we had very pleasant experience.!!!!!
Comprehensive tour of Colosseum and surrounding grounds. Skip the line access at every level. Our tour guide Julia was knowledgeable, professional and personal.
Guelia was very knowledgeable and gave us more information than we thought we could learn in 3 hours. Definitely recommend her!
We had a wonderful experience touring the Colosseum with Elizabetta. She was amazing from start to finish! Her knowledge of the history was incredible. She brought the history of the Colosseum to life. You could tell how passionate she is about what she does. Elizabetta made the entire experience memorable. We learned so much and enjoyed every minute of our tour. I would highly recommend this excursion, and if you have the opportunity to tour with Elizabetta, you won't be disappointed! She was fantastic!
Very knowledgeable guide but not very personable. She knows her history very well and answers questions. Very much felt like we were on a schedule, which we sort of were, on a timeline, but really experienced personable guides have the something extra with people. Perhaps she is somewhat shy outside of lecturing?
Fabio showed my husband and me around and he was very friendly and informative. I would highly recommend this tour with Fabio.
Elisabetta was amazing!!!! She was comprehensive and knowledgeable and knew what to focus on, and was always gauging how we were feeling and what we were interested done.
Excellent tour with Elizabbta…would totally recommend her as a guide!
Excellent Guide Laura who is very knowledgeable!
Gulia was so wonderful! She was informative, friendly, and gave us such a wonderful tour!!
Giulia did an amazing job guiding us through these incredibly historic areas. A PhD student in architecture, she clearly loves the material and knows it inside and out. As a native Roman, she also loves sharing her culture and gave us many tips on how to enjoy the rest of our stay here!
Giulia was an amazing tour guide!! Highly recommend. Her passion for the history was evident and provided us with very good information, was my favorite part of visiting Rome!
Giulia was energetic and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour and learning about Roman history and especially architecture.
The tour guide was extremely monotone, there wasn’t any enthusiasm, we had another tour the day before at the Vatican and the tour guide and her passion for the site was infectious. This tour guide just made the experience boring, which is such a shame because there is so much history, drama etc to the colosseum that it should have been an incredible and interesting tour.
It was great. The guide was so knowledgeable
Giulia was fantástico. We went on a small group tour and she offered lots of details that made our experience very special.
Great experience with Giulia!
We did the Colosseum tour in Rome on September 29 with Giuliana as our guide, and it was outstanding. Her background and education really shined through, she brought the history of the Colosseum and its surroundings to life in a way that was both educational and entertaining. She told the story so clearly and engagingly that everything clicked into place. Without her, I honestly wouldn’t have known what I was looking at. Giuliana made the whole experience memorable. If you’re planning a Colosseum tour, request her if you can, she’s fantastic!
We had a wonderful experience and tour with Elizabetha. Amazing information on the beginnings of Rome by a very knowledgeable Roman historian. She explained everything so thoroughly and had visual images with her as well. Elizabetha was friendly, courteous and attentive. She took good care of my brother in law who is waiting for hip replacement, escorting him to and from elevator. 5 star experience! Thank you so much, Chris & Tony, Marianne & Mark
We enjoyed the tour - very informative
Tour guide was knowledgeable and nice. Was very patient with us when we wanted to take photos. Was very helpful even after the tour was over taking us to where we would take a taxi.
Guilia was a fantastic guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable and extremely pleasant and professional. It is a vigorous tour requiring a certain amount of stamina, especially in regard to the stairs, the time spent in the hot hot hot sun, and the length of it (3.5+ hours).
Our guide, Alex, was wonderful. So knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! We wouldn’t hesitate to book another guided tour with him.
Giulia gave an incredible tour and I’d highly recommend taking this tour with her, it was fantastic and she was very knowledgeable and informative and is very personable!
Giulia was amazing! Very knowledgeable and personable. Truly gave us a feel of life in Roman times
Giulia was an amazing guide! The tour included archeology, history, and fun facts.
It was amazing and the guide Jiulia made it a very nice and remembering experience
Alba was absolutely fantastic as an extremely knowledgeable tour guide, and was delightful person to spend time with. She easily taught us about extra points of interest. We are big fans of Alba and of your company! Thank you!
Giulia was a fantastic guide. She is clearly passionate and knowledgeable in all things about the tour. She is a great person to spend time with. I would not hesitate to do another tour with Giulia.
Was amazing. Very informative. Loved the guide. Would recommend.
Amazing experience! You can tell Chris is truly passionate about what he does and knows so much about the Colosseum. We’re so happy we found him! He’s funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. Truly an unforgettable experience! Thank you, Chris, for being so great and for answering all of our questions. We highly recommend him!
Giulia was awesome! She was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the Colosseum and Forum. Afterwards she recommended a great local restaurant for us to eat lunch. I would ask for her again.
Great time and very knowledgeable.
Daniel was excellent! So knowledgeable and entertaining
Giulia was absolutely amazing!
Alex was my tour guide... and he was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information. He was considerate when anyone in the group wanted to stop to take photos and ask questions.
Alex was absolutely amazing. His knowledge of culture and historical facts made the tour super enjoyable!
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