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The iconic monument of Rome

About the Colosseum express tour

The Colosseum is one of the most popular places in Rome and should not be missed!

Whether you are spending only a couple of days in Rome or have planned a longer stay, whether it is your first time in the city or you are a returning visitor, this tour is a must-have and one of my best-sellers.

For those who love old stones, history enthusiasts, movie buffs, and archaeology connoisseurs, this is a tour that will not be forgotten for a long time.

Tour info
When
everyday, excluded main national holidays
Category
archaeology
Location
Rome
Duration
approx. 1,5 hours
Type
outdoor
Included
Colosseum

When

Everyday, excluded main national holidays or special events

Customizable

This is an express tour and only includes the visit of the Colosseum

Duration

Around 1,5 hours

Kids

If you have kids, please let me know when booking. For a tour specifically designed for kids, please check in the related section

Accessible

The Colosseum of fully accessible with wheelchairs

Pack

If you book 3 or more tours you can have a special discount

Pick up

The pick up at your accomodation is possible, but needs to be defined in advance

Tour Description

This tour takes you inside the Colosseum, the most impressive building of ancient Rome.

As your guide, I will share with you the stories of the gladiators and the most hidden secrets of the Colosseum. I will navigate you through the galleries to find the best spots for your photos and show you the most interesting details of this iconic ancient structure.

Are you ready to be amazed by the grandeur of the largest amphitheater in the Roman world? At the end of this tour, you will truly feel like a gladiator!

Rates

1-2 people: €180 – entrance tickets included

Each extra person: €30 (max 10 people) – entrance tickets included

Each extra hour (or fraction) exceeding 3 hours: €60

Email me for a special quotation if your group is composed of more than 10 people.

Reservation policy

Non refundable deposit: although I do not request full payment of the tours and experiences until the day of your tour,  I request a  deposit which contains prepaid reservations which are NOT refundable to ensure your tour. 

I require from 50% to 70%  deposit (depending by the tour) to cover prepayment of reservations and entrance tickets in advance.  Any prepaid deposit is NOT refundable as I am not able to receive a refund.

The tour can NOT be rescheduled after the entrance tickets have been reserved for you.

What's included

Private guided tour (around 1,5 hours) of the Colosseum.

A professional and licensed tour guide, according to the italian law.

Radio earphones system, when required.

Skip the line tickets.

What's NOT included

Taxi or car to move from the meeting point to the location of the tour (if you choose the pick up in a specifical location).

Food and drinks.

Special sections of the Colosseum as like the Dungeons, the Arena and Belvedere levels (due to the lack of availability of special tickets, if you want to visit these sections, it has to be specified in your request, to verify its availability).

Everything else not clearly specified in the section “What’s Included”.

When

Everyday, excluded main national holidays

Customizable

This is an express tour and only includes the visit of the Colosseum

Duration

Around 1,5 hours

Kids

If you have kids, please let me know when booking

Accessible

The Colosseum of fully accessible with wheelchairs

Pack

If you book 3 or more tours you can have a special discount

Pick up

The pick up at your accomodation needs to be defined in advance

The Colosseum Gallery

Choose whatever you want

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