Exploring ancient Rome’s grandeur has long captivated history enthusiasts. This small group tour offers an immersive experience, granting exclusive access to the Colosseum’s arena floor. Led by an expert guide, participants explore the site’s rich past, uncovering the iconic structures of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. With high-quality audio enhancing the experience, this 3-hour journey promises an engaging and personalized encounter with Rome’s fascinating heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or first-time visitor, this tour presents a unique opportunity to…

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Key Points

A 3-hour small group tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum led by an English-speaking licensed historian.
Special access to the Colosseum’s arena floor, providing an immersive experience of ancient Roman history.
Flexible starting options at the Colosseum or Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, based on ticket availability.
Equipped with high-quality headphones for clear audio during the tour, ensuring a personalized experience.
Overall positive reviews from customers, with praise for the guide’s knowledge, passion, and attentiveness.

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Tour Overview

The Rome: Colosseum, Arena & Ancient City Small Group Tour offers visitors an immersive 3-hour experience, providing a guided exploration of the iconic Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.

An immersive 3-hour experience exploring the iconic Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome.

Priced at €85.00 per person, this small group tour promises an intimate, personalized experience, with an English-speaking licensed historian as your guide.

Flexible scheduling allows you to choose between starting at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, subject to ticket availability.

Equipped with headphones, you’ll enjoy clear audio as your guide brings the ancient ruins to life through passionate storytelling.

The tour concludes at the Roman Forum, offering a comprehensive look at Rome’s storied past.

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Itinerary Highlights

What’re the highlights of the itinerary for this Colosseum small group tour?

The tour begins at the Arch of Constantine, followed by a guided tour of the Colosseum’s arena floor for an hour – the very spot where gladiators fought.

Next, guests will explore Palatine Hill for another hour, gaining insights from the expert guide.

Along the way, the group will pass by the Via Sacra and Roman Forum before embarking on a one-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum.

The tour concludes at the Roman Forum.

The tour provides special access to the Colosseum’s arena floor, a highlight for many.

Tour Features

Expert guidance, small group advantage, and flexible options make this Colosseum tour a standout experience.

The expert historian guide provides passionate storytelling, bringing the ancient ruins to life. The small group size ensures a personalized experience with enhanced interaction and attention.

Travelers can choose to start the tour at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability. High-quality headphones are included for better audio immersion.

With these features, visitors can explore the fascinating history of ancient Rome in an engaging and customized manner.

Visitor Information

Travelers meet the guide at the side of the Arch of Constantine furthest from the Colosseum, where they’ll spot the guide holding a yellow flag.

Participants need to bring their passport or ID card. Full names of all travelers must be provided during booking.

The tour is conducted in English, and group sizes are kept small for a personalized experience.

Flexibility is offered, as visitors can start with either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability.

This immersive 3-hour tour provides special access to the Colosseum’s arena floor where gladiators once fought.

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Customer Feedback

The tour has received an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 17 customer reviews.

Customers praised the knowledgeable and passionate guides, like Danieli, Barbara, and Catarina, who provided clear explanations and engaging information.

Knowledgeable and passionate guides, like Danieli, Barbara, and Catarina, provided clear explanations and engaging information.

The tour’s value for money was rated 4.2 out of 5.

Phyllis from the U.S. highlighted the guide’s attentiveness, while Susie, also from the U.S., commended the guide’s organization and depth of knowledge.

Australian traveler Anna highly recommended the tour, praising the guide’s expertise as an archaeologist.

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Exploring the Colosseum Arena Floor

One of the highlights of the Colosseum small group tour is the guided visit to the arena floor, where gladiators once fought.

Stepping onto this historic stage, visitors can imagine the roar of the crowd and the clashing of steel. The guide provides insights into the engineering marvels that allowed the arena to be flooded for naval battles and the elaborate staging used for executions and animal hunts.

Exploring the hypogeum, the underground network of tunnels and cages, adds to the immersive experience. This exclusive access to the arena floor is a truly memorable part of the Colosseum tour.

Discovering the Palatine Hill

Where does the Palatine Hill figure into the Colosseum small group tour?

After exploring the Colosseum’s arena floor, the tour moves to the nearby Palatine Hill. This historic site was the birthplace of Rome, home to the city’s elite, and site of the lavish palace of Emperor Augustus.

The guide leads the group on a 1-hour tour, sharing insights into the Palatine’s ruins and its role in ancient Roman history. Visitors can marvel at the remains of temples, markets, and imperial residences that showcase the grandeur of Rome’s past.

Visitors marvel at the Palatine’s ruins and their insights into ancient Roman history on this immersive 1-hour tour.

The tour then continues to the Roman Forum, another highlight of this immersive experience.

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Roman Forum

How does the Roman Forum, the next stop on this small group tour, unravel the mysteries of ancient Rome?

As the political, economic and religious heart of the Roman Empire, the Roman Forum offers a window into the daily life and workings of the empire.

Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour explores the well-preserved ruins of temples, basilicas, and administrative buildings.

Visitors can envision senators debating, merchants trading, and citizens gathering in this once-bustling center.

The guided tour provides context and insight, bringing the ruins to life and illuminating the significance of this iconic archaeological site.

The Sum Up

This immersive small group tour provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore ancient Rome’s most iconic landmarks. Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the Colosseum’s arena floor, as well as guided tours of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. With high-quality audio and personalized attention, this 3-hour experience promises an engaging and educational journey through the captivating history of the Eternal City.