
Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso
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Is Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso worth booking?
Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso is a 3-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $49 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Meet your local guide Tom and take a guided voyage through the Colosseum. By investigating the amphitheater's first and second levels with an Archaeologist, who has extensive experience with history, workmanship and pale
What you get
- Private tour
- Colosseum & Roman Forum entrance tickets
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
About this experience
Meet your local guide Tom and take a guided voyage through the Colosseum. By investigating the amphitheater's first and second levels with an Archaeologist, who has extensive experience with history, workmanship and paleohistory, you'll find out about the causes of this notable Rome milestone. Hear tales about fighter fights and Roman sovereigns, and wonder about the designing of the old structure. Explore the Palatine Hill and the vestiges of the Roman Forum.
What's included
Included
- Private tour
- Colosseum & Roman Forum entrance tickets
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Not included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
Find out about the tremendous diversions and ridiculous fights that were held inside. Hear about the procedures of development imagined by the Romans, the amazing capacity of the combatants, the rough battling between fascinating creatures and the abnormal state of innovation accomplished by Roman architects to fabricated the Colosseum. Stroll around the main levels and achieve the field to find out about the trapdoors and every one of the systems used to energize the diversions. Your guide will keep you engaged with stories of sea-fights, the pens where lions were kept before the amusements began, the rooms in which combatants were holding up before they achieved the field, the executions, and the fervor of the observers going to the most breathtaking, fabulous, and costly diversions in mankind's history.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
Begin your second piece of the visit investigating the Palatine Hill living arrangement of the Roman Emperors, facing on one side the Circus Maximus and on the opposite side the valley of the Roman Forum.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
Visit the Forum after your stroll through Palatine Hill. The Roman Forum is a standout amongst the most vital archeological zones on the planet, with some of old Rome's most reminiscent remnants: the Temple of Julius Caesar (worked in a similar spot where his body was incinerated), the Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, Basilica of Maxentius, and significantly more .
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Meeting point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is Piazza del Colosseo 23. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is Piazza del Colosseo 23. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Options you can book
private tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum
3-hour Private Walking Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rome Tours by Tommaso
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
- Wear comfortable shoes
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful tour!
Do you think that you might want to skip the line to see the Colosseum AND have a tour guide who is an archeologist? Then book this tour! Our guide, Paola, was very informative & we thoroughly enjoyed the tour with her. The pace of the tour was perfect, we had plenty of time at all of the locations included in the tour.. Paola is passionate about Italy & archeology, this made the tour so valuable. When we were leaving the Colosseum admittance was on hold (only a certain number of people are allowed inside at a time) so we were glad that we had done the skip the line tour.
via Tripadvisor
Colosseum and Forum for Families
Our family of 6 (kids age 11, 8, 4 and baby) had a great time with Tom. He made it fun for the kids. By the time we got to the forum, the kids started getting bored. Could have been a little more quick paced for us but overall, very good value for the money, brought the place to life for us. Very friendly, knowledgable and fun!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $49 to $299
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
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Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso cost?
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Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome by Tommaso start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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