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Roman colosseum guided tour Continue How long does it take to tour the Colosseum? Tours of the Colosseum can last from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on what type of tour you choose. If you decide to visit the Colosseum without a guide or audio guide, you will need about 1 hour for your visit. How much does a tour of the Colosseum cost? Colosseum tours vary in price, they can cost from 15 to 100 or more. It all depends on what kind of Coliseum tour you book and how detailed you want it to be. We offer to book one of the tours that we have chosen because you will get the best value for money! When can I book a Tour of the Colosseum? Tours of the Colosseum are available all year round. The Colosseum is not only open on January 1, May 1 and December 25. Can you tour the Colosseum on your own? If you are not a fan of group tours and would like to explore the Colosseum at your own pace, there are audio guides available. They will provide you with the information and navigation you need to know your way around and inside the Colosseum. Find out helpful tips about visiting the Colosseum. 1. If you have little time, if you clicked on the time in Rome, it would be best to choose the Colosseum tickets that offer to skip the entry lines not only of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, but also at the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and/or st. Peter's Basilica. So you can walk through most of Rome's main attractions in just a day2. If you are on budgetLook for a standard miss line of Coliseum tickets, if you are traveling on a budget. These tickets provide basic access to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and include an audio guide to inform you of key aspects of these historic sites. 3. If you are looking for a tourMost tickets include a guided tour of the Colosseum. A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you while you explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can also choose tickets that include excursions to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. 4. If you want to visit the Vatican Some tickets offer access not only to the Colosseum, but extended access to the Vatican, where you can visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica as well. You get tours of the Colosseum and a access line pass that allows you to have a multi-Russian Roman experience. 5. If you want to explore the Colosseum in the depths of the Colosseum has several special access areas like the Arena, Metro, and the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors (also called Belvedere). They are not available to the public with standard tickets. You need to purchase Colosseum tickets that specifically provide access to areas such as the Arena. Also, you can't enter these solo areas; You will need to visit it with a professional guide. Sign up for our newsletter and discover the travel experience you really want to try. By up, you agree to receive promotional emails. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, read our privacy statement. The history of the Colosseum has never before been old and new fit together so well in one city. Promise us that you will not leave Rome without visiting the Colosseum! As you get closer to him, you will be stunned by his size and the power he radiates. Step inside and take a journey through history. The Colosseum was commissioned by emperors Vespasian and Titus and was completed in 80 AD. Its completion was marked by 100 days of ceremonies and games. The Colosseum was designed for sports such as fights between gladiators and wild beasts. Its semicircular structure consists of 50,000 spectators. The largest amphitheatre in the world, the last gladiator fights were held there in 435 AD Entrance was free for all, and a mock sea battle took place at the entrance. Unlike the earlier Roman amphitheatres, the materials used were built to the last: concrete for the foundation, travertine for piers, pouring tuff and brick concrete. Although the earthquakes have caused some damage, much of the Colosseum is still standing. A tour inside this archaeological marvel, where you can trace the steps of gladiators, is a must. When you plan your visit you can pre-book a standard online ticket that covers all three monuments in the area: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Opening hours from 8:30 a.m. to one p.m. before sunset. If you want to do more than just log in and grab a few shots with your camera, we recommend a small group tour. We did it and it's worth it. An expert will teach you about ancient Roman history, architecture, sports and little-known facts that make the Colosseum come to life when you go through it. You can also combine it with a tour of the Forum or Palatine Hill. Colosseo station is located on Rome's blue metro line, two stops from Termini. You can't miss the Colosseum as you exit the station. When should I visit? Open daily, 8.30am-7:00 PMHoliday hours can vary This is expensive? A simple entrance ticket costs 12 euros. Will I need a guide? This is highly recommended! How to get to the Colosseo metro station - the Colosseum itself is located just behind the exit. More info Get there early in the morning to avoid the crowds! Make sure you wear sunscreen like the Open Air Coliseum. The 4.4/5 based on 85113 reviews No visit to Rome is complete, without witnessing the mighty Colosseum. Let's take a look at the various attractions and their must-see highlights that make the Colosseum one of Rome's most popular attractions.The ArenaUndoubtedly is one of the most fascinating moments of the Colosseum, the Arena, where ancient gladiators will fight in front of thousands of spectators. In size, a visit to the Arena will give you a 360-degree view of the amphitheatre in the world. HypogeumThe Hypogeum or Metro has an extensive network of underground tunnels that housed built-in areas for animal master's seats, as well as gladiators that had to fight in the arena. Gladiators would enter the arena from the gates of Porta Triumphalis with wooden elevators. BelvedereThe belvederes were huge stands where hundreds of spectators would gather to witness the battle between the gladiators. Divided into four floors, the belvedere offers panoramic views of the Colosseum and is an integral part of any Coliseum tour. The Roman forumOnce business center of Rome's past, the Roman Forum was an area buzzing with shops, courts, meeting places and open-air markets. However, all that now stands in its place, it is a lot of ancient ruins. There are popular attractions such as the Temple of Antonina Pia, the Temple of Saturn and the Arch of Septimius of the North. Palatine HillIn one of the most desirable places in ancient Rome, Palatine Hill was home to many emperors and aristocrats. It offers one of the best views of the city. Here you can explore historic sites such as domitiana Stadium and the House of Libya. Tours of the Roman Colosseum and the Roman Forum: A three-hour tour with Skip The Line TicketA, a three-hour full dive into the heart of ancient Rome, between the interiors and the arena of the Colosseum and the impressive ruins of the Roman Forum, the beating heart of ancient Rome. Journey back in time, in the glorious days of what was once a great empire, inside the iconic Flavian amphitheatre and into the beating heart of ancient Rome. BookingEvening Walking Tour: Metro Square Of Navon, Pantheon and TreviGid Fountain is waiting for you in Navon Square to guide you through the crowded square and show you the other side of the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, The Place de la Navon and beyond and at the end of the day, tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain and enjoying the evening view of the Roman Forum. Including the entrance ticket to the Domitian Stadium (under the land of Piazza Navon) Information and Reservations Tours of Rome on the SegawayCity tour in Segaway to discover places of Rome that cannot be visited on foot, in a unique and interesting way. From the Pantheon to the Fabulous Colosseum 2 hours and 30 minutes of excursion to admire the most representative places of Rome. Starting from Castel Sant'Angelo, you reach the Square of The Navon and the Pantheon, and then continue to Venice Square to admire the Altare della Patria. From here you go to the Colosseum along through dei Fori Imperiali and get to the Trevi Fountain after the roman Forum Reservation Grand Tour of Rome a 3-hour tour of the city's streets to discover the most beautiful places in Rome: from Campo dei Fiori to Campidolo, from the Fontana di Trevi to the Pantheon, from Piazza di Spagna to the Colosia and the Colosseia Forum. With an English guide and an audio guide in Italian, Spanish, French, German and Russian. Info - Booking an underground Rome and a tour of CatacombsGuided tour in Rome's metro to discover the fascinating history buried inside. After visiting the catacombs of San Callisto, where you will meet a guide, and through ancient tunnels, on the sides of which there are endless expanses of corpses, you will be taken to the historic center of Rome to visit the Trevi Metro or the Underground of Nabona (to be selected as soon as you arrive at the meeting place for the catacombs).
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