2 hours Expert guide · Optional hypogeum
Colosseum Underground & Arena Premium Tour
Our premium Colosseum underground tour: the arena floor, the hypogeum tunnels where gladiators waited, and an expert guide in a small group.
Colosseum & the Birthplace of Rome Tour
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About this tour
Trace Rome from its legendary beginning to its greatest spectacle on this Colosseum and Palatine Hill tour.
The Palatine Hill, where Rome was born
According to legend, Romulus founded Rome on the Palatine Hill in 753 BC, and it later became the home of the emperors, whose palaces gave us the word “palace”. Walk among their ruins with views over the Circus Maximus.
The Roman Forum
Descend into the Forum, the political and religious heart of ancient Rome, with its temples, triumphal arches and the Senate House.
The Colosseum
Finish at the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built, and hear how the games were staged for 50,000 spectators.
Highlights
- The Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome
- The Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome
- Guided Colosseum visit
- Views over the Circus Maximus
- Small group of 10 with a local guide
Itinerary
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Start
Meet at Colle Oppio Park
Meet your guide by the dark blue Tour the Best flag.
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1 hr
Colosseum
A guided visit of the amphitheatre.
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45 min
Roman Forum
Temples, arches and the Senate House.
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45 min
Palatine Hill
The legend of Romulus and the emperors' palaces.
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End
Palatine Hill
Stay and explore the park at your own pace.
What's included
- Licensed local guide
- Colosseum entry ticket
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry
- Headsets
- Small group, 10 people at most
- Colosseum arena floor and underground
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Meeting point
- Colle Oppio Park entrance, next to Oppio Caffè Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, Rome. Look for our guide with the dark blue Tour the Best flag. Please don't go to the Colosseum entrance or ticket office. Nearest metro: Colosseo (Line B).
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Italian
- What to bring
- Passport or ID card for every traveller; comfortable walking shoes
- Names
- Full names must match each traveller's ID and can't be changed after booking
- Not allowed
- Large bags, luggage, weapons or sharp objects
- Arrival
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time
- Accessibility
- Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility
- Weather
- Tours run in all weather; the arena floor can close at short notice in heavy rain
- Walking
- About 3 hours on foot, including a climb up the Palatine Hill
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Colle Oppio Park entrance, next to Oppio Caffè
Open in Google MapsFrequently asked questions
Why is the Palatine Hill called the birthplace of Rome?
Legend says Romulus founded the city there in 753 BC, and archaeologists have found some of Rome's earliest settlements on the hill.
Is the Colosseum arena floor included?
No, this tour visits the main levels of the Colosseum. Choose one of our arena tours if you'd like to stand on the arena floor.
How much walking is involved?
About 3 hours, with uneven ground and a climb up the Palatine Hill.
Do I need ID?
Yes, bring a passport or ID card for every traveller.
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