Whatever you think you know about the Colosseum goes out the window when you visit on a small group tour with an archaeologist guide. This tour immerses you in the real history of the arena, from the truth of its name to the vicious blood sports that took place inside. There is no more insightful or entertaining way to see the Colosseum.

With a small group of no more than 15 people and an expert local guide who has studied ancient Roman history for years, you'll skip entrance lines that often extend for hours and head right inside the Colosseum.

As you explore this huge structure, you'll learn all about the reasons it was built and what went on inside. From blood curdling mass executions, to wild and extravagant animal hunts, mock battles, and the rumor that the Colosseum was once flooded to stage a naval battle. The history of this place really is stranger than fiction.

Of course, you'll also get to hear all about the gladiator games that were the most famous of the entertainments hosted in the Colosseum. You'll break through myths about who exactly lost their lives here and what gesture was used to order their deaths.

After an hour exploring on your Colosseum tour, your guide will take you to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn what everyday life was like in Ancient Rome. As you traverse the center of the Ancient Roman world, stones will come to life with stories of political intrigues, crazy emperors, pagan religious practices, and more than a few murder plots.

At the Roman Forum you'll see the final resting place of Julius Caesar, the ruins of temples, and the main centers for business and politics in Ancient Rome. The Palatine Hill takes you even further back in time. This is where the she-wolf found Remus & Romulus, where the brothers fought for the right to build a city, and where Rome first grew and prospered. The Forum & Palatine Hill are often overlooked by visitors who have difficulty deciphering ruins on their own. With an expert guide on hand however, you'll learn why these sites are really far more important (and interesting!) than the Colosseum.

If you are looking for an experience to introduce you to the might and magic of the Roman Empire, this is one that shouldn't be missed.

Additional Information

• Tour duration: 3 hours
• Visitors under 2 years of age may participate in this tour free
• Kindly note that the sights on this tour may be visited in a different order occasionally. This happens due to logistical changes and snap decisions made by tour guides to avoid crowds and thus improve your visit
• Tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. Visitors are advised to bring along hats and sunscreen when participating in this tour during summer
• Visitors are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of walking involved on this tour
• Kindly note that there is a maximum admission policy for the Colosseum, visitors may be subjected to a short wait before entry into the Colosseum is permitted

Operating Hours

Tour departs at 08:30 hrs, 09:00 hrs, 10:00 hrs, 13:30 hrs or 15:15 hrs

*Tour departure time is subjected to availability - In the event that the timeslot selected is unavailable, alternative arrangements will be communicated via email

What You Get

Includes

• Skip the Line tickets for the Colosseum & Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Expert guide
• Small groups of 15 people or fewer
• Headsets

Excludes

• Personal expenses
• Optional activity fees

How to Use

• Kindly present a printed or mobile booking confirmation to the tour operator on the day of the tour

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