Choose-Your-Time Private tour of Colosseum, Arena Floor and Ancient Rome
Rome, Italy
Witness the incredible history of this 2.000-year-old structure up close on a private Colosseum tour. Go back in time on an authentic gladiator experience as you enter the reconstructed Arena Floor through the “Gate of Death”. Plus, take a guided stroll through the Roman Forum and climb the Palatine Hill. This tour includes the following: a private Colosseum Arena Floor tour; a guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill; a private and professional English-speaking guide; a custom group size.
Your private tour will start by walking under a great archway known as the “Porta Libitinaria” or “Gate of Death” directly on the reconstructed Arena Floor, where the savage games once took place. Facing death in front of ferocious human or animal opponents, gladiators fought on this Arena floor, where most Colosseum visitors aren’t allowed. Standing on the Arena Floor is a unique experience nothing can beat.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
You will be walking under a great archway known as the "Porta Libitina" or "Gate of Death" directly onto the reconstructed Arena Floor, where the savage games once took place. Facing death at the hands of ferocious human or animal opponents, gladiators fought on this Arena floor, where most Colosseum visitors aren’t allowed.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
Sandwiched between the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus, is the Palatine Hill. This awe-inspiring area of towering pine trees, majestic ruins and unparalleled views was where Romulus was said to have founded Rome in 753 B.C. This is also where Rome's emperors lived in opulent luxury. Once one of ancient Rome’s most exclusive neighborhoods, the Palatine Hill is still an awe-inspiring place.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Your private guide will be taking you to the Roman Forum which is full of incredible ruins. Visit some of the most famous Roman Forum buildings, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta and the Roman Senate House. Relive ancient history as you walk down the same roads taken by famous Roman Emperors and philosophers.
Duration: 50 minutes
Inclusions
- Professional English speaking guide
- Gladiator's Entrance
- Arena Floor Access
- Ticket - Colosseum
- Ticket -Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
- Entry/Admission - Colosseum
- Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- Please be advised that the Colosseum's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- ID required: All public museums in Italy will require all visitors to show a valid ID.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior the scheduled departure time due to managing and organization reasons.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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