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Rome: Guided Tour Of The Colosseum & The Prison Of St. Peter
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Overview
Begin your tour with one of the most fascinating yet little known sites of ancient Rome, just a few steps from the Roman Forum. After a short break, meet your guide just steps from the Colosseum, where you’ll want to take some pictures of the spectacular view before we descend to the entrance. Once inside, your guide will paint an accurate picture of the gladiator games that took place in the Roman empire’s most impressive arena, helping you to decipher between fact, fiction, and the images portrayed by big-screen Hollywood blockbusters. Follow your guide outside the arena and travel even further back in time as you enter the Roman Forum, the true heart of ancient Rome with monuments dating as far back as the 7th century BC. Learn of the legendary founding of Rome on the Palatine Hill and how a she-wolf rescued and nursed the young twins Romulus.
What's Included
- Express entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (value €18)
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide at the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Entry tickets and video guide to the Mamertine Prison
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The ground in the Roman Forum is composed of large stone or dirt pathways that can be difficult to navigate with strollers or wheelchairs
- 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.
- Tour departs rain or shine
- Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
- Contact us to determine the best way to visit Ancient Rome with small children or guests confined to wheelchairs
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Wear a hat and sunblock during summer months
- Bring water if you will tour on a hot day
- The start time advertised is the start time for your guided Colosseum tour. Your visit to the Mamertine Prison will occur earlier in the day (approx. 1:30pm)
- Only small bags or purses are allowed in the Colosseum. No large bags or weapons allowed, and there is no cloakroom available
- 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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews for Rome: Guided Tour Of The Colosseum & The Prison Of St. Peter
Will definitely come back!
Niveita_J
Our tour guide was very informative, It was such a wonderful experience. Each detail of the colosseum was clearly expressed by our tour guide. Very knowledgeable, patient and understanding. The tour company was Italian tours and would definitely recommend this to anyone and will be coming back!
One thing to note is the Prison part of our tour was self-guided, would've been nice to also have a tour guide there to detail the events that took place. Otherwise very satisfied with the service!
Necessary skip the line tour
Ron_H
Excellent tour. Self guided on the prison portion. Difficult to find our start point but with some effort we did it. You must do a skip the line into the Colosseum or you’ll wait all day and not get any of the finer points.
You need a guide at the Colosseum to manage the crowds
Melissa_A
Our guide was indispensable! Giogia helped us navigate huge crowds and lines to make the most of the Colosseum tour.
The Mamartine Prison is a must see for any Christian visiting Rome. To imagine Paul imprisoned there, praising God while in chains, writing 2 Timothy and waiting for his execution is quite an impactful experience.
Our own personal tour!
847valeriea
Our guide, Chiara, was wonderful! Gave us insightful information, and answered all of our questions with humour 😂 Our tour ended ended up being just us, so she took extra time. She even took some wonderful photos of us! Highly recommend!
Colosseum and prison experience
Mickey E
This was an awesome experience. Massimo was extremely knowledgeable about everything on the tour and really made this a fun tour. There is ample time at given spots to take photos and there is so much insight shared on the things we were looking at.
The colosseum and forum were explained to us at length in a way that really brought good perspective. I am extremely glad we chose to visit these spots with a guide who could talk about what we were seeing rather than just showing up just seeing the sight.
If you have the option, I might skip the prison portion. This is not a very insightful/interactive experience but that is not due to When In Rome Tours. This is just the nature of the site.
