Colosseum Gladiator Entrance, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

Rome
Tour Rating 2.5
Overview

The world-famous Colosseum is a monument that must not be missed by anyone in Rome and this express guided tour is the perfect way to see it. From its imposing façade to its complex interior, the Colosseum, formerly known as the Flavian amphitheater, is a truly amazing example of Ancient Roman architecture. You will see the monumental structure as the gladiators did, entering through their exclusive gate. Then look down into the underground corridors where wild beasts were kept before the shows from the second floor of the amphitheater. You will learn about its complicated construction, diverse usage, and social importance while hearing compelling stories of gladiators and spectators, and of the times when the amphitheater was at its most important. When you have left the Colosseum your guide will escort you to the archaeological complex of the Forum and Palatine Hill where you can wander through the stunning ruins at your own pace.

  • Audioset (to better listen your guide)
  • Live Guide
  • Restricted Areas ( Arena floor)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • • In the case of inclement weather (rain, snow, frost…), the arena floor may be closed off without notice. Entry through the gladiators’ gate will not be affected but access onto the arena floor will be prohibited. In these instances,
  • 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 wear comfortable walking shoes
  • • The meeting time can be subject to change. In this case, we will call/text you
  • • Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed
  • Kindly insert full name for all participants at you party. Please note that the names not included in the list will not gain access to the Colosseum. Please bring a valid identification card or passport.
  • Please note that your reservation is not refundable in case of modification or cancellation.
  • 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.
  • Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews for Colosseum Gladiator Entrance, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Tour time changed at last minute
Leota_S
Had a reservation for a 10:30 am tour. Tour operator sent an e-mail via Viator 7 hrs earlier (in middle of night) saying tour was overbooked and changing time to 9:30. No other options given if couldn’t make that time. I was coming from a cruise ship and wasn’t arriving in Rome until 10:00. Due to horrendous lines for individual entry tickets meant I couldn’t get in to see interior of Colleseum at all. Extremely disappointed. Then had a problem getting a refund. On-site tour people said contact Viator. Viator online chat person initially said refund had to come from tour company since was a non-refundable tour. E-mail address they gave me was invalid. Got another Viator agent who was very helpful and quickly processed my full refund. Overall a disappointing and frustrating experience.
Not as advertised
tony_m
I am requesting my $ back- I was never able to get inside - I told Viator that I need to leave tour early and they told me that since I paid that I have a tix to get into colosseum whenever I wanted to- this was not the case
Overpriced for what we got
474lovetoeat474
Very disorganized from the beginning. It was very busy (Easter Monday), but two young ladies checking in hoards of people for four different tour companies with no form of ques just meant for mayhem. Finally we were all told that our 10 am tour time had been changed to 11 am or 1:30 pm. They said we had all been emailed about the change but no one had been. Lots of upset people who had other plans in the afternoon. No reason given. We returned at the later time and there still seemed to be a lot of disorganization so our tour started late. We had Olga as a guide and she was pleasant but not exuberant or engaging. Just delivered fact after fact about the history etc. It was interesting but made for a long 3 hours. Plus the crowds were large and we waited quite a while to go through security twice. Palentine Hill section seemed a bit too long for our liking. Overall we were glad to see the Colosseum but an audio guide may have suited us more. And the delayed start time really messed up our day.
First time in Rome
Leslie_Q
Our tour guide Rebecca was really nice. Very informative about the history of Rome. She had a great sense of humor and kept everyone up. Overall great tour

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