Small Group Colosseum and Ancient Rome

by entering onto the arena floor before walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors.  After meeting the rest of your small group and your expert friendly guide, you will bypass the long ticket lines on your way to the special “Arena Floor Entrance” using the same gate as the gladiators from Ancient Rome. Once inside and on the Arena Floor, you will learn all about the amazing lives of the gladiators and the many different (and deadly) weapons they used, all while soaking in the incredible architecture from the best viewpoint in the arena. We will then walk around the colossal structure where ancient Romans used to cheer on their heroes, gamble and marvel at the exotic animals from all parts of the enormous Roman Empire.

Upon exiting the Colosseum we walk into the Roman Forum, the heart and soul of the ancient city with many of its most important temples and political buildings. Passing the grand Senate House, and the temple and resting place of Julius Caesar, you will learn all about Ancient Roman life. We continue up to the Palatine Hill to see the palace of the Emperors and even get a view of the Circus Maximus as we make our way to the Stadium of Domitian where we conclude the tour.  If you choose a tour earlier in the day you may remain inside the Forum and Palatine Hill until closing in order to explore at your leisure.