Meet your native English-speaking guide in central Rome to begin your journey through ancient Rome. Skip the lines at the Coliseum and Roman Forum and enjoy a small group guided tour of these important sites.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 12:00 PM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at the iconic monuments of ancient Rome
- Skip the lines and enter the Coliseum without the wait
- Learn about life during the Roman Empire from your knowledgeable guide
Full description
Visit the most important sites of ancient Rome on this 3-hour guided tour. Skip the lines waiting to enter the Coliseum with your priority access ticket, and enjoy a tour of the amphitheater and the Roman Forum with your knowledgeable guide.
The construction of the Coliseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire, began in 72 A.D. and was designed to change the relationship between those in power and the Roman people. Learn about the incredible engineering techniques that allowed ancient Romans to complete this massive structure.
Entertainment and other distractions were offered to the populace for free. The events included gladiator fights and hunting simulations involving ferocious and exotic animals.
The capacity of the Coliseum is estimated at around 70,000. The amphitheater was often filled to capacity for shows that became occasions to impress and control the people through an astonishing display of special effects.
Continue on to the archeological site of the Roman Forum and learn more about life of the citizens of Rome during that time.
Includes
- Skip-the-line access to the monuments
- Official tour guide (in your preferred language)
- Headsets
- Admission tickets
- Transfer from the tour office to the Coliseum (usually by Metro)
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Quo Vadis Roma Tour office, Via Tolemaide 24, 200 meters from the Metro line A Ottaviano stop
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Comfortable clothes
