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Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People

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About this activity

Enjoy a comprehensive, fun and engaging tour of Colosseum and the Ancient Roman Forum. In your semi private intimate group of only 6 people max), follow your local, expert and passionate guide through the wonders of the archaeological park of Rome: the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. In the Colosseum you will enjoy access to the arena floor through the Gladiator entrance, walking on and learning all about where battles took place while taking incredible photos!

Highlights

    What's included

    • Professional, local, expert guide
    • Colosseum entrance with optional arena access (valued at €24 per person)
    • Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
    • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
    • Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 people
    • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
    • Access to the Arena Floor through the Gladiator's Gate entrance (if option selected)

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. Colosseum

      Begin your tour entering the Colosseum, the world's most famous arena. Right away you will see the benefits of a TRULY small group of ONLY 6 people max, guaranteed. As you enter the Colosseum, you will enjoy exclusive access to the Arena Floor and the Gladiator Entrance, right where the gladiators used to stand and the bloody battles and games took place. Take incredible pictures and feel the grandiosity of the Colosseum from the arena floor and have a taste of what the gladiators must have felt gazing at the audience above them. Then climb onto the first tier and enjoy incredible views as your Private Tour Guide tells you everything you have always wanted to know of the world's most famous arena.

      1h 30mAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Roman Forum

      Continue down into the valley of the magical Roman Forum, the once upon a time heart center of the bustling city of Ancient Rome. Here, admire the incredible remains of the ancient Temples that used to stand right on these grounds, along with the Ancient Roman Governmental buildings, including the Senate. Lear all about what happened in these streets, as you walk on the same stones as the Romans once did.

      1 hourAdmission includedSee on map

    3. Palatine Hill

      Climb up the breathtaking Palatine Hill, the locus of major imperial villas, most notable of Augustus' expansive and incredibly ambitious Imperial Home. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Circus Maximus and of the Aventine Hill and marvel at the incredibly well preserved remains of this once upon a time extremely rich hill.

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B). PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance.

    The map shows Rome. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The colosseum currently guarantees special access to the arena floor which is off limits to the general public. The arena area is where the gladiator fights took place and also gives you the closest view of the underground area possible
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Remember to bring a valid photo ID for each passenger
    • Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
    • The above itinerary is an example, the order of the sites might change depending on the scheduled slot.
    • Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this semi-private tour. In order to ensure a tour with alternative routes, please inquire with our customer support team and we will find you a barrier-free tour.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants, plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour (passport, drivers license or government ID) • The colosseum currently guarantees special access to the arena floor which is off limits to the general public. The arena area is where the gladiator fights took place and also gives you the closest view of the underground area possible • Not wheelchair accessible LATE ARRIVALS: SEMI-PRIVATE TOURS Your voucher will contain detailed meeting information, and we advise arriving 15 minutes prior to the tour’s start time. LivTours cannot guarantee the availability of your guide if you arrive late, and late arrivals may result in a loss of tour. In such cases, we are not responsible for any refunds, partial refunds or rescheduling. ABOUT OUR 6 PEOPLE SMALL GROUP POLICY When you book a LivTours Small Group Tour, you are guaranteed one tour guide per group of 6. Please note that as we accept bookings in multiples of six, math doesn’t always work in our favor to help accommodate individual travelers and their families when on the same tour, so we do on rare occasion make the exception of adding an additional 1-2 guests in order not to split groups. On that same note, you may find yourself on tour with less than six people. We hope you understand and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    Product code
    6718P19

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