Enjoy an immersive day in Rome discovering the story of one of the seven wonders of the world
Do you want to visit the Eternal City but only have one day available? Make a journey back through time among the grandeur of the Colosseum avoiding the queues through a skip-the-line Colosseum tour. Walks Inside Rome and its expert private guides can bring the wonders of ancient Rome to life, allowing you to explore and relive the city, condensing its immense collection of ruins, art, and culture in just one day.
Discover the oldest and world’s most famous amphitheater in comfort
Picture this; you are traveling in Italy and want to be able to enjoy the peninsula far and wide. With what the country has to offer, it’s worth it. Of course, during your stay in Rome, a must is the Colosseum, an unmissable symbol of the eternity of the city, a bastion of the fascinating era of the Roman Empire. A visit will allow you to travel back in time. In the presence of the emperor, the senators, and the inhabitants of the city, the Colosseum offered terrible and sumptuous spectacles: entertainment was varied. Here you could see animals of all kinds fighting against other animals, fights between animals and men or men with each other – usually gladiators, but sometimes also slaves or prisoners of war.
The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is located in the center of the city of Rome and its name derives from “colossal”, after a colossal statue of Nero which stood outside. It is the most important Roman amphitheater, as well as the most imposing monument of ancient Rome remains for us. It was inaugurated in 80 A.D. with games that lasted 100 days and cost the lives of more than 5,000 animals. In the past, it could host from 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.
Even today it represents a reference point for the construction of football stadiums thanks to its 80 entrances and its system of corridors and stairs. It consists of three floors, each with a different style to accommodate a different audience: the emperor closest to the arena (protected from throwing weapons and body parts by a net) and the most distant citizens (the poor and the women sat on the upper steps).
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Considered one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, with more than 7 million visitors a year, the imposing Flavian Amphitheater was declared in 1980 a World Heritage Site, together with the entire historic center of Rome within the city walls. In order to truly admire and learn more of its history, it is strongly recommended to plan in advance by booking skip-the-line tickets. These tickets often also include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
There are tours for all tastes, for adults and children, to allow everyone to discover this magical place at their leisure. Your local guide will enthusiastically tell you stories and anecdotes about the men who fought in the arenas and the emperors who ruled them.
- Classic Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor
- Colosseun and St. Clemente Tour
- Express Arena Floor Colosseum Tour
- True Roman Experience: Colosseum and Private Cooking Class
- VIP Colosseum Underground Tour and Ancient Rome
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- Triple the Roman Experience: Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and Italian Cooking Class
- Gladiators and Roman Emperors for Kids
Come and experience the best Colosseum tours of Walks Inside Rome, the right way to go for an exciting experience for the whole family.
Skip-the-line Colosseum Tours with Walks Inside Rome
For more than 20 years, Walks Inside Rome, a travel services and guided tours agency in Rome, has been offering a variety of exciting, engaging, and educational tours and unforgettable experiences both for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers. We have cultivated excellent connections throughout Rome and Italy to help you unlock the rich history and culture of the Bel Paese with our knowledgeable and kid-friendly licensed English-speaking guides, including art historians, archaeologists, and food and wine lovers to provide our clients with the highest quality tours.
Are you traveling to Rome and don’t want to miss the opportunity to admire the beauties of the city? We are open 7 days a week. Contact us for any questions and more information about our tours, fill out the form on our website, send us an email, call us or chat with us on WhatsApp. We look forward to welcoming you soon to Rome!