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Colosseum Express Tour: Gladiator Arena Access
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Overview
Colosseum Express with Gladiator's Arena Access Group Tour, Rome. Step into the world of gladiators and emperors! This tour gives a look into the Colosseum, the most famous amphitheater ever built. Walk where gladiators fought and crowds cheered, with special access to the Arena floor.
See how the Romans used clever elevators and tunnels to move wild animals onto the Arena floor. Expert guides will tell stories of the Colosseum, bringing to life the exciting past of the Roman Empire. This tour includes entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, but these areas are not guided. It also covers the Colosseum reservation fee.
Please note the Colosseum fee is included, and the remaining cost covers other services. This walking tour makes it easy to see the Colosseum and learn about its history. The tour is for a small group. Please note that gratuities and hotel pickup/drop-off are not included. 
Highlights
Arena Floor Access: Walk where gladiators fought and see the Colosseum from their perspective.
Skip-the-Line Entry: Bypass the long queues and get straight into the action.
Expert Guides: Learn about the Colosseum's history from knowledgeable storytellers.
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Explore these ancient sites (entrance included, but not guided).
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the Colosseum tour due to the knowledgeable guides and skip-the-line access. However, some experienced organizational issues and felt the group sizes were too large.
Customers loved the knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides, especially Francesca, Laura Antonucci, Elida, Dennis, and Djego, who brought the history of Rome to life.
Visitors appreciated the skip-the-line access and direct entry to the Arena floor.
Many reviewers found the tour well-organized, informative, and a great value for the money.
Some customers highlighted the guides' ability to engage with people of all ages, making the tour enjoyable for everyone.
Several reviewers mentioned issues with tour organization, including last-minute time changes and difficulty finding the meeting point.
Some customers felt the tour was not a small group as advertised, with groups of up to 25-30 people.
The Journey
Colosseum
Step into the Colosseum, an iconic amphitheater that once hosted gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. Explore the Arena stage, imagining the roar of the crowds and the clash of steel. Ascend to the first and second levels to witness panoramic views of the interior, gaining insight into the sheer scale and engineering marvel of this ancient wonder. This is more than a visit; it's a journey back in time to the heart of the Roman Empire.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not guided), the Colosseum reservation fee, and a guided tour of the Colosseum Arena with headphones. If the Colosseum Arena option is selected, admission to the Colosseum Arena is included. Gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a guided tour inside the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are not included. Meet at the designated meeting point near the Colosseum.
Hot Tip
To make the most of the tour, arrive early at the meeting point, as it can be challenging to find. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and be prepared for a lot of walking. Also, double-check the tour time and meeting location the day before to avoid any confusion.
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