Rome: Guided Tour of the Colosseum & the Prison of St. Peter
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Begin your tour with one of the most fascinating yet little known sites of ancient Rome, just a few steps from the Roman Forum. After a short break, meet your guide just steps from the Colosseum, where you’ll want to take some pictures of the spectacular view before we descend to the entrance. Once inside, your guide will paint an accurate picture of the gladiator games that took place in the Roman empire’s most impressive arena, helping you to decipher between fact, fiction, and the images portrayed by big-screen Hollywood blockbusters.
Follow your guide outside the arena and travel even further back in time as you enter the Roman Forum, the true heart of ancient Rome with monuments dating...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Express entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (value €18)
Licensed English-speaking tour guide at the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Entry tickets and video guide to the Mamertine Prison
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Mamertine Prison
The start time advertised is the start time for your guided Colosseum tour. Your visit to the Mamertine Prison will occur earlier in the day (approx. 1:30 PM, we'll send you a confirmation PDF voucher in advance of the tour).
Return
Via dei Fori Imperiali
Your tour concludes beside the Roman Forum.
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Itinerary
1
Carcer Tullianum
The ancient subterranean prison cells where it is believed St. Peter was incarcerated in antiquity. Note the inverted cross, what does it actually mean?
45 minutes
2
Arch of Constantine
The Arch of Constantine is located next to the Colosseum in Piazza del Colosseo to prepare for a fascinating trip back in the time to the realm of Emperors, Gladiators and beasts!
15 minutes
3
Roman Forum
The heart and soul of ancient Rome.
45 minutes
4
Colosseum
Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
75 minutes
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The ground in the Roman Forum is composed of large stone or dirt pathways that can be difficult to navigate with strollers or wheelchairs
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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.
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Tour departs rain or shine
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Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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