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Colosseum and Roman Forum Small-Group Tour with Local Guide

Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy

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Colosseum and Roman Forum Small-Group Tour with Local Guide

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Italian

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

They say "All roads lead to Rome" — and it certainly does seem like it, with how many visitors the city attracts each year. Much of Rome's tourism concentrates around the famed Colosseum and Roman Forum, two of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. During this comprehensive small-group tour, you'll get the chance to see these wonders of ancient Rome in a unique, thorough, and convenient way — with a local guide who will highlight the most important facts and stories about the landmarks for you.Step into the Roman Forum, the largest inner-city archaeological area in the world. From here, your tour will continue to a few other leading landmarks, like the Arch of Constantine and Palatine Hill.Afterwards, you'll visit the Colosseum to explore a place from the distant past. Once inside, your guide will tell you about the amphitheatre's history, while adding additional dimensions to the stories told. You'll get to see evidence of Nero's great fire, discover grisly details about the gladiators' games, and unveil the truth about the many myths surrounding the place. The guide, who is a professional archaeologist, enjoys bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way.

What to remember

Important info

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchairs

Know in advance:

When you choose the guided tour, please be aware that the admission fee for the Colosseum Archaeological Area is €18 for adults, while children under 18 years of age receive complimentary entry. The rest of the guided tour fee encompasses various services, including the expertise of a professional licensed and local guide, provision of radio guides (if necessary), customer support, reservation fees, and other related amenities
The venue requires to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for booking and entry to the Colosseum and the Archaeological Area of the Roman Forum. If this requirement isn't met, it will not be possible to enter the venue
The name provided during booking is final and cannot be changed as per Colosseum rules. To enter, each participant must present an identity document matching the booking name
You will visit in a small group of up to 16 people. The small-group size gives you a personalized experience
The provider is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum and Roman Forum because of strikes, union meetings or bad weather
Reduced-price entries (Child 0-17) can only be purchased alongside a standard-price entry

What's included

3-hour small-group tour. Friendly and local guide. Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance. Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)

Know Before You Go

Highlights

You'll explore two of Rome’s top tourist attractions, the Colosseum & Roman Forum, on this guided tour. Visiting a UNESCO World Heritage site reveals centuries of Rome’s rich history and architecture. Discovering Rome's authentic cobblestone streets while exploring the vibrant city centre is a must-do activity. You'll admire the Roman Empire’s former glory at the iconic Roman Forum and surrounding ruins. You'll get an intimate experience with a small group of up to sixteen participants

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 3 days in advance

Provider

Musement S.p.A.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide between the green newspaper stand and the fountain, to the right side of the metro station B Colosseum exit, on Via dei Fori Imperial. Please show up at the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes before entrance time.