VIP Colosseum and Ancient City Tour

Uncover the secrets of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome on a small group tour with an expert guide. Skip the line and delve into the fascinating history of this wonder of the world.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Retrace the steps of the Gladiators, accompanied by exciting stories told by your expert guide. Learn all about the social status of its spectators, discover the gory norms of ancient entertainment, and geek out on the cult games and gladiatorial combat that thrilled its crowds. Your guide’s stories will bring the ancient monument to…
What's Included
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Licensed historian guide
  • Passionate storytelling and history
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 or €24 per person with arena access)
  • Small-group, personalised experience
  • Headphones available upon request
  • Admission to Colosseum Arena Floor (if selected)
  • Admission to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
  • Admission to Colosseum (if selected)
What's Not Included
  • Food and Beverages
Additional Information

The Colosseum is not to be missed, but you’ve got to do it right.
On this VIP, small-group tour, allow your expert guide to uncover all the secrets of the Colosseum. Add the arena experience to your tour on the selection page, and walk through Gladiator’s Gate straight into the heart of the world’s greatest arena - if you dare!
By joining one of our…

Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Mark_k
Feb 6, 2025
Great colosseum tour with Fe. - We had a great tour with Fe from Liverpool! She was very interesting to listen to, knowledgeable on her subject, entertaining, and most of all kept us engaged during the 3 hour tour of the Colosseum, and Rome forum. Really enjoyed the experience and loved both locations!
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Mariia_v
Feb 6, 2025
Felicia is the best guid! - We had a very nice guide - Felicia from Liverpool. Her excursion was very interesting! And she was very kind and mindful. She even gave us little treats and took pictures for us. She was happy to answer all the questions. It was a very entertaining time with her. And she had very charming British accent, and you could still understand everything!) Highly recommended!
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Marilyn_f
Feb 6, 2025
Ancient Rome by golf cart - I learned so much of Ancient Rome’ history. Frederick was an amazing tour guide. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. He made the history come alive. Excellent experience! 😊💕
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James_g
Feb 1, 2025
Coliseum Tour - Great tour! I was surprised by how many people were there and this is “the off season”. The tour is fast paced and there is a lot of information you are given. It’s a bit overwhelming, not in a bad way. The value in the tour for us was the information.
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Fred_r
Feb 1, 2025
Palatine hill is amazing.... - Palatine hill is amazing. Much hidden history. Be ready for croud at the Colosseum. Eighteen and done
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Jason_c
Jan 24, 2025
Had a great time! Barbara... - Had a great time! Barbara was our tour guide and she did an excellent job of showing us around. She made sure to stay on schedule and made sure we didn’t miss anything important.
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Robert_l
Jan 24, 2025
Great tour. - Enjoyed our guide Fe. She was fun and easy to understand! Kept us moving at a great pace. Highly recommend.
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Kristin_s
Jan 21, 2025
Full hearts and tired feet! - Ivana was a fantastic guide and showed us everything we wanted to see in the Roman Colleseum, The Forum, and the Palntine Hill. You will walk A LOT on this tour. We took about 17,000 steps. There are also some stairs you will climb, so those with mobility issues please consider this. The tour was fantastic for us and we loved it!
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Elizabeth_m
Jan 16, 2025
Great Rome Sites- Amazing History Lesson - The tour guide was so knowledgeable! It was an exciting historical experience. My 21 and 12 year old loved it too! We learned so much!
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Jocelynbe7663rl
Jan 14, 2025
Heat your - Andrea was a great tour guide. Our group was supposed to be five people but only ended up us two. It was great to get personalized attention. After a week of tours and walking, Andrea was patient with our slower pace. He had us laughing and had a wonderful sense of humor. We felt like he went the extra mile for us gaining some special access. Great tour with lots of highlights!
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