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- Rodrigo V. LopesColosseum Express Tour | Semi-Private Experience
Group · 6 Max
1 hr
Step into history on this one-hour express experience of Ancient Rome’s most iconic monument.
As you enter the Colosseum alongside an expert guide, in a small group of just six, you will see the Colosseum’s history and drama vividly come to life through captivating storytelling and rich historical insight.
**All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.**
Proud to be an Accredited Tour Operator of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo.
- Take advantage of LivTours' reserved tickets to the Colosseum
- Enjoy an expert guide and small group of 6
- Learn the exciting and bloody history of the Colosseum
- Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and common Romans
- Feel the weight of history at the Arch of Constantine
Semi-Private tours and experiences are guaranteed six participants max.
Our prices always include tickets and reservations fees (no waiting in lines!).
Our tour guides and staff are selected experts and speak perfect English.
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On this express Colosseum tour, your expert LivTours guide will lead you past the long lines of tourists and, once through security, you will wander through mighty arches, exploring the most famous ancient monument in the world.
Look up to the stands and turn around as you imagine an 80,000-person crowd roaring and cheering on the gladiators fighting below. With reserved access to the colosseum, you will have a one-in-a-life-time opportunity to stand exactly where Roman citizens once did and immagine what they saw, helped along by riveting storytelling and vivid descriptions from your professional guide, of course.
The Colosseum was built in the 1st Century AD by the Flavian Emperors: Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. It was called the Flavian Amphitheater and acquired its nickname, ‘Colosseo’ because it stood next to a ‘colossal’ gold statue of the sun god Apollo. For centuries the Colosseum came to symbolize the power, wealth, and public entertainment of the Ancient Romans. On this 1-hour express tour, you’ll learn all about the history of this incredible place.
As your tour draws to a close, you stand before the magnificent Arch of Constantine, a breathtaking testament to the glory of ancient Rome. Erected in 312 AD, this monumental structure celebrates the triumphant victory of Emperor Constantine the Great over Maxentius at the legendary Battle of Milvian Bridge. Its grandeur whispers the tales of bravery and ambition that shaped an empire, making it a vital key to unlocking the profound depths of Roman imperial ideology. Feel the weight of history as you absorb the beauty and significance of this extraordinary relic, a bridge connecting us to a time of unparalleled power and vision.
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Semi-private group of 6 people
- 1st and 2nd tier access inside Colosseum
- Arch of Constantine
- Express 1 hour tour
- Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
- All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry. LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism and how LivTours is contributing, click here.
All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are capped at six guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining this uniquely tiny group size can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together, so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests to avoid separating groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.