COLOSSEUM, ROME
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COLOSSEUM

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About Colosseum and Roman Forum

The Colosseum is a vast ancient Roman amphitheater built between 70–80 AD by Emperor Vespasian and his son Titus, famous for hosting gladiatorial contests and animal hunts for over 50,000 spectators. The Roman Forum was Rome's central civic, political, and commercial hub, a gathering place for citizens featuring ruins of temples, basilicas, and public spaces that showcased the heart of Roman life. Both are now iconic ruins, with tickets to the Colosseum typically including access to the Forum, which is located just east of the Colosseum.

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Pricing

First 2 participants

GROUP
LANGUAGE

YOUR GROUP ONLY

ENGLISH

DURATION
START TIME

2h 30min

From 8:30am to 5:30pm (hourly)

Colosseum & Roman Forum

Experience

PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

Type

€ 475

Any additional adult participant

€ 70

Under 6 yrs

free


The private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum will transport you back in time, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the daily life of ancient Romans over 2000 years ago

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Type

GROUP EXPERIENCE


Pricing

Adult 


GROUP
LANGUAGE

YOUR GROUP ONLY

ENGLISH

DURATION
START TIME

3 hrs

8:00 am / 12:30 pm

Colosseum & Roman Forum

Experience

€ 85 

EU Reduced (18-24 yrs)

€ 65

Under 18 yrs

€ 60

Walk through the legendary Arena of the Colosseum and immerse yourself in the grandeur of this ancient wonder. Stand where gladiators once fought, gaze up at the towering ruins, and feel the thrill of history come to life.

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What to Expect


Colosseum

We take you beyond the postcard image of the Colosseum and bring its stories to life. Together, we’ll stand where gladiators once prepared for battle, walk through arches that echoed with the roar of 50,000 spectators, and imagine the drama, courage, and spectacle that made this arena the beating heart of Rome.

With skip-the-line access and expert storytelling, you’ll feel the weight of history in every stone and step, as if the Colosseum itself is whispering its secrets just to us.


Roman Forum

From Colosseum, we journey into the Roman Forum — once the center of the empire’s politics, commerce, and daily life. Among ruined temples, triumphal arches, and ancient pathways, we’ll trace the footsteps of emperors, orators, and citizens who shaped the world we know today.

With the Palatine Hill rising above, offering sweeping views of ancient Rome, it’s not just a visit — it’s stepping back two thousand years into the heart of civilization.



[ FAQ ]

Common Questions

  • The price covers:

    • Entrance tickets

    • Reservation fees

    • A professional licensed guide

    • Headsets (for groups larger than 5 people)

    • The full itinerary as described in the tour program

  • Customers should be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time. If you will be late, please contact our customer care team at City Lights Tours at the telephone number found on your confirmation voucher and we will do our best to accommodate you; however, it may not be possible for you to join the tour. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds.

    Please note that if you do not arrive on time for your tour, it cannot be rescheduled. This is because the tickets are time-sensitive and valid only for the specific date and hour booked.

  • We suggest booking your Experience at your earliest convenience. Due to popular demand, it is possible that the Experience will be fully booked if left too late. 

  • We accept online payments from most major credit and debit card providers including Visa Credit, Visa Debit, Maestro, MasterCard, and American Express.

  • You should receive your email confirmation, including your tour voucher, after you make your booking online. In most cases this happens almost instantly.

  • If your payment didn’t go through, it may be due to your credit card not passing our payment gateway security check. For a credit card to be accepted, it needs to have 3D security verification enabled.

    If your card has been declined for the reason mentioned above, please contact us directly at info@citylightstours.com or through our online forms and we will assist you in completing the booking process.

  • If you did not receive an email confirmation when making your booking, please check your spam folder first. If it's not there, contact our customer care team at info@citylightstours.com, and we will be happy to investigate and reissue your tour voucher if necessary.

  • Please contact City Lights Tours customer care team at info@citylightstours.com before making your booking, and we will advise you on accessibility, as well as any potential restrictions at the sites you wish to visit. Note that a wheelchair-friendly itinerary is available and must be booked specifically for such needs.

  • If you wish to cancel your booking, please contact our customer care team at info@citylightstours.com. Cancellations will be issued in accordance with our Cancellation Policy, which can be found on our Terms & Conditions page.

  • You can reschedule or change your tour providing that you give us enough notice. Changes to bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

  • We would be happy to accommodate additional guests subject to availability. Please contact our customer care team at City Lights Tours with the details.

  • Our staff at the meeting point will be dressed in branded clothing, with CityLights logos on it.

  • The Vatican and Colosseum tours entail extensive walking, including navigating staircases and uneven surfaces.

  • If you join a group experience, the guide will have a microphone connected to the headsets provided to all customers. We always ensure high-quality headsets for our experiences. However, please note that inside the Vatican, the audio equipment is provided by the Vatican (Whisper), and the quality of the headsets may vary.

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Borgo Vittorio 85a 00193 Roma, Italy
+39 351 737 8623

info@citylightsexperiences.com

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