Get a gladiator’s view of the Colosseum, then explore the Roman Forum on a walking tour of ancient Rome. With a skip-the-line ticket, avoid the long entrance lines and access the arena via the Gladiator’s Gate. Stand where gladiators once fought, hear tales of ruthless crowds and emperors, then explore the Colosseum’s first level with your guide. Finish with a tour of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, with stories that bring the ruins to life.

Skip the line for fast-track entry to the Colosseum
Enter via the Gladiator’s Gate and stand in the arena
Learn about the gladiators and the battles they fought
Explore the Colosseum’s first level to see where the crowds cheered

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Small group of 16 guests maximum
Headset (groups over 6 people)
Colosseum entrance ticket (Full Experience Ticket, €24)

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. The entrance is opposite Oppio caffè. Colle Oppio Park is located on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

End point

Foro Romano, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Colosseum/Roman Forum

What To Expect

Make your own way to a central meeting point in Rome to meet your guide and group.

Walk over to the Colosseum with your skip-the-line ticket in hand, then bypass the main entrance lines to head straight inside the arena via the Gladiator’s Gate. Transporting you back in millennia, your guide regales you with stories of the gladiators who fought here to their death.

From the arena, head up to the first floor to see where the bloodthirsty Roman crowds bayed, and gaze out over Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum—your next stop.

Leave the Colosseum, and walk over to the forum as you hear tales of imperial-era Rome. Wander around the main ruins and monuments of the ancient plaza, which was a center of political activity in the city’s heyday.

Finish your tour near the Roman Forum.

NOTE: There is a new rule at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill that only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside. Guests with larger bags are not allowed to enter (there are no storage facilities) and all guests must now pass through a security check before entering the Colosseum.

Colosseum

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Name changes are not permitted.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Great tour. Paulo rocks!

Lane_M, Apr 2024

Paulo was an amazing guide! He provided excellent historical information and provided local restaurant recommendations. Although he didn’t like my Big Mac recommendation. LOL

Great experience

1718edie, Apr 2024

Anna was really amazing! Lots of details like they had naval battles in the Colosseum! You’ll have to take her tour to find out when and how. It was an excellent experience and well done. The site is very interesting and her narratives brought much of it to life. Highly recommend!

Great tour of Roman History

Victoria_O, Apr 2024

What an awesome tour. Started at the Forum. With all the historical knowledge our tour lead us back in history of Rome. Then it was on to the Coliseum. The perfect end to the tour. Temperature was perfect and not too crowded.

Coliseum tour. Great tour

MILISSA_C, Apr 2024

Wonderful tour. Very informative. Questions answered. Our guide very helpful. Able to hear with ear pieces. Anna did a wonderful tour.

Fun, knowledgeable and a great story teller

Gary_T, Apr 2024

This was probably one of the best guided tours we've done in a group setting. Eddy the guide was absolutely phenomenal. From the beginning, we could tell this was going to be fun. Eddy was funny, charming, and beyond knowledgeable! I mean, the guy has a PhD in Archeology and has actually worked on projects in Palatine Hill and the Forum. His knowledge was impressive, and the way he told the historical facts, flowed easily and he was a great story teller! All in all, this is a must do, especially if you have Eddy!

A+ in bringing the past to life

Arvind_G, Apr 2024

Alessi really knew her history and her sights. For each and every part of the walk, she knew the well known facts and a number of extras. She also brought to life what life was like in Roman times - e.g., in the Colosseum, she described in such detail what we would have seen had we been watching a show, that we might as well have been there! Same in the Forum. She is really excited at sharing what she knows and it shows

Marco was amazing and...

SaiDivya_S, Apr 2024

Marco was amazing and very friendly...he explained all the important details very well and answered all the questions we had with precision. One of the best tours I've had

Colosseum is well worth it

Colin_W, Apr 2024

The Gladiators gate tour was awesome. Pallatine Hill and the Forum were more enjoyable than I thought they would be as well. Alot of walking. The steps in the Colosseum were very steep so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Fantastic tour! Highly recommend

Seanna_L, Apr 2024

This was a fantastic tour and our guide was quite the historian! We loved every bit of it and was a major highlight of our trip, thanks!

Very knowledgeable guide...

Steven_F, Apr 2024

Very knowledgeable guide which was great. Kids enjoyed it as well although flagged a bit at the end at the forum. Would recommend as avoided the queues. Did take a long time to get into the forum due to the number of school trips but can't be helped.

Nice but a bit long

Gerard_M, Apr 2024

Nice guide..seem a bit confused on entrances..also company should communicate a bit more b4 the start date and time

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Gerard_M, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience on our Colosseum Tour. We are glad to hear that you found the guide to be nice, although we regret any confusion regarding the entrances during the tour. Ensuring clarity and smooth navigation for our guests is a priority for us, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We understand the importance of addressing our guests' concerns and continuously striving to exceed expectations. Should you have any further feedback or if there are any other aspects of your experience you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at feedback@walks.org. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future. Kind regards, Jhonas. Walks and Devour Tours.

Fun experience!

Lieschen_M, Apr 2024

Fun tour! Highly recommended! Eddy our tour guide was a historian. He was funny, friendly, and knowledgeable.

An amazing experience with Eddy the tour guy

Rachel_P, Apr 2024

Our tour guide Eddy was so knowledgeable and made the tour simply amazing. Highly recommend. Words cannot describe how beautiful the Colosseum was. Eddy was the best!

Highlight of our trip

Gary_A, Apr 2024

Our guide, Rosella, lived in Rome for many years and was very knowledgeable and friendly. We breezed through the gates to special access areas. Brilliant insight of the key historic sites. This tour was slightly more expensive than the others but was every penny.

Immersed in Roman history

Emma_M, Apr 2024

We had a wonderful local Roman tour guide who was super knowledgeable, friendly, and funny! We learned a lot on the tour, and it was the perfect amount of time. Would highly recommend this tour.

Exceptional

Ben_M, Apr 2024

Everyone has seen images of the Colosseum but I don’t think anything can prepare you for seeing it for you self. It truly is breathtaking. Make sure you remember photo ID (even for children) to avoid disappointment as they are very hot on this and likely to refuse entry. Our guide, Sev’s knowledge was very very impressive. He has a talent for really bringing history to life in his delivery which was accessible for all ages. Our experience was greatly enhanced with him leading the way. It’s nice he’s in no hurry and his passion for Roman history is obvious. A thoroughly recommend experience that will stay with you.

Would highly recommend!!

Jacqueline_N, Apr 2024

Our family of four learned so much on this great tour! Angela was such a friendly, energetic and informative guide! Would highly recommend.

Brilliant trip.

Allan_B, Apr 2024

Sarah our host was absolutely fabulous, funny, knowledgeable and down to earth. The 3 hours passes in a flash. Brilliant worthwhile tour, highly recommended. Thank you Sarah. Note: the meeting place is right outside the park, you can use the toilets in the cafe opposite for free, take a bottle of water with you, you can fill it up for free. Tips optional at the end but should be done, well worth it.

Amazing guide

Nicholas_Y, Apr 2024

Our tour guide Manuel was amazing, very informative and would highly recommend this tour to get the most out of the experience.

Great experience! 5/5

Abaco_B, Apr 2024

Sev was a great tour guide. Very informative and also funny. I had been to the Colosseum and Roman Forum solo years ago and gained so much from going with a guide this time.

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