Colosseum Arena Floor & VIP Caesar's Palace SUPER Sites Tour

1537 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 16

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Step onto the Colosseum arena floor to elevate your VIP experience of ancient Rome’s most storied sites.
  • Visit the rarely accessible SUPER Sites, the most exclusive locations on Palatine Hill.
  • Learn about everyday life in the Roman Empire, and what it looked like for gladiators, emperors, and everyday citizens.
  • Explore the Roman Forum and hear stories from your knowledgeable guide that will bring the ruins to life.
  • Get ahead of the crowds at all venues and explore in a small group for a more intimate experience.
  • Sites Visited
  • Colosseum including Arena Floor
  • SUPER Sites
  • Roman Forum
  • Tour Includes
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum Full Experience Ticket (€24)
  • Headset (groups over 6 people)
  • Local English-speaking guide

Experience ancient Rome in true VIP fashion at the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum (including arena floor access!).

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Total Customer Reviews: 1537

Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 1536 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Guest Support
4.7/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Our tour guide Jaber was beyond knowledgeable with the history of this tour and the sites we saw. We thoroughly enjoyed all the time to take some amazing pictures as well and got to see so much within a 3-1/2 hour tour
Verified · Catlin · Sep 16, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Paola was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide. A very comprehensive tour- highly recommended.
Verified · Ronald · Sep 15, 2024 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Price was right. Gigi spoke excellent English so was easily able to understand and the ear bud allowed for ease of moving about and still hearing the narration. Highly recommend!
Verified · Jenny · Sep 09, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This is an excellent tour of the Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill. Especially enjoyed being able to tour Augustus' home. Our Walks/City Experiences tour guide (never caught his name) was absolutely fantastic despite the blazing sun & heat. He was so very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He took the time to explain things and to answer any & all questions. Highly recommend this tour to all who come to Rome, but wear comfy shoes & bring water & perhaps a personal fan. We had been to Rome two years previous and had a substandard tour of the Forum & Colosseum with another provider which left us confused & wanting to learn more. This guide was able to satiate our two year old curiosity! So we are most thankful for a great tour!
Verified · Donna · Aug 22, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
We had Paola who was excellent. We mainly booked to assist with tickets, no lines, and to have a guided tour to actually inform us of the sites and history. It was hot, so knowledge of water refill stations was also key. Overall, happy and impressed by this tour, would recommend. We went in July, which just happened to be very hot, but we had a wonderful time in Italy and the rest of Europe.
Verified · Chris · Jul 15, 2024 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years

FAQs

What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?
Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.
What's the cancellation policy for this tour?
This tour is fully refundable up to 4 days prior to the event. Within 4 days, this tour is non-refundable.
Do I need to bring my passport/ID with me?
Yes! All guests (including children) must bring a government-issued ID/passport on the day of their tour. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument. The full names of all participants are required at the time of booking and must match the names on their ID/passport. Name changes are not permitted.
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
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 at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
Does the order of the itinerary on this tour ever change?
Occasionally the sights on this tour are visited in a different order. This happens due to logistical changes and snap decisions made by our guides to avoid crowds and thus improve your visit.
Is there wheelchair access in the Colosseum?
Wheelchair access in the Colosseum is limited at best and non-existent when its crowded. The specific route of this tour does not accomodate wheelchairs (as we have to go up and down stairs). If you use a wheelchair or have impaired mobility and would like to see the Colosseum, please contact our customer service department for private tour options at [email protected].
Does Skip the Line Access mean no waiting?
During busy periods (May - October) there is sometimes a short wait to get inside the Colosseum. This is because the Colosseum has changed its admission policy to ensure that only 3,000 people are allowed within the amphitheater at any given time, meaning much less crowding during busy periods. Although our tickets are pre-booked with Skip the Line access, this may mean a slight delay on entering if capacity has already been reached. It's rare that we have to wait for more than a few minutes but if we do, it's unavoidable.
Are selfie sticks allowed in the Colosseum?
Yes, but please be careful when using them - during the summer months they can be more dangerous than gladiators' weapons.
Is there anything I should bring/wear on my tour?
Because there is a lot of walking on this tour, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes. There is very little shade at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in particular, so we would recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen in summer and a rain-jacket or umbrella in winter. As there are water fountains with (delicious) drinking water dotted throughout the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, we would highly recommend bringing a bottle that you can refill.
Does the Colosseum ever close without warning?
Unfortunately, Yes. The Colosseum is subject to unforeseen closures due to weather conditions and worker strikes, as well as last minute changes in reservations, all of which are out of Walks of Italy (or any other tour operator's) control. If for any reason we cannot run the tour as described, we will contact you immediately, offering the best alternatives. Depending on the situation this might result in a modification of the itinerary or a change in the tour start time. Our aim is to offer you the highest level of service and in the rare occasion in which circumstances outside of our control mean that you cannot participate in a variation of this tour we will offer you a full refund.

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