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Start your journey into the Ancient Roman world. Focus on the marvels of the free shows th Emperor offered to the people of Rome, live the atmosphere of gladiator fights and wild animal hunts with the “extras”, the executions.
Gladiatorial combat, wild animal fights & imperial decisions will come alive during the Colosseum Tour through the words of our passionate, entertaining official guides.
Follow us up to the first and second tier of the most interesting amphitheater in the world and hear the stories of its construction and the events!
The visit of the arena floor or the atticus can be added upon request.
Less than you think!!
How many slaves were used? Which animals were used during the shows? Discover this and many other things with our local Roman guide in a entertaining Colosseum Tour! You will explore the incredible “emergency” exit system … Still working quite well today to distribute the thousands of visitors in the structure.
Public executions and behind the scene gladiator stories will enchant you. Your tour guide will help you discover how reality was much more spectacular than any movie … we are sure your Colosseum Tour will be even more memorable than Russel Crowe story 🙂
How many spectators attended every show? How many shows in one year? Where did the Emperor sit? Where were the poor ones seated? how many gladiators died in every show?! we will answer all of your questions!
Our tour guides are all English-speaking, official and experts, and they want to make the best of your time in the Colosseum Tour… in just two hours! Last but not least, your guide will show you the Arch of Constantine and give an introduction to the Roman Forum pointing out the entrance.
From June to October and extra fee of 15% will be added on last minute requests (3 days before the tour date).
PRICES: the tour guide fee must be considered as a total, not per person.
We run only private tours.
We don’t run small groups (unless you are families/groups together doing one booking. Then you are welcomed!)
We can accommodate time/day request according to our guides’ and entry tickets availability.
Final and detailed price will be provided after receiving your request from the contact form.
Starting price for a private tour 1,5 hrs for 2 adults: 350 euro + tickets but definitive price is provided *only* upon request.
Price can be reduced during low season or increased during holiday, peak dates or last minute request.
EXCELLENT Based on 300 reviews Posted on Carla Buhl-de VriesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We made 2 private tours with Nicole: the baths of Caracalla and the Aqueducts. We were very happy with this friendly young woman, who knows a lot about ancient history. We will certainly join again, with Nicole, whenever we get back to Rome again!Posted on Gregg JacobTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Francesca was OUTSTANDING! Her energy and enthusiasm were palpable and contagious. Her knowledge of both art and history had all of us (aged 14-82) engaged for the entire tour. I highly recommend Joy of Rome and without question would request Francesca!!!Posted on Caroline Harding-EdgarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked the Coliseum tour and the Rome Highlights tour for our family of 4 (girls aged 8 and 5), and would thoroughly recommend. Our guides (Francesca and Grace) were energetic, engaging and informative, and tailored the tours perfectly to our girls' interests and energy levels. The girls loved it and learned a lot - and so did we!Posted on Deepti AvasthiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice tourPosted on Steven BalitTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic private tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with our guide, Sarah from Joy of Rome. She clearly knew her way around this remarkable part of Rome and shared her deep knowledge with enthusiasm and clarity. Thanks to her insights, we gained a much better understanding of Vatican City and its significance to the Eternal City. Though it was only a two hour tour, it was incredibly rewarding, absolutely worth it and highly recommended.Posted on Jerek PetrousTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joy of Rome is an exceptional tour company. We had great experiences, but Serena was seriously the best guide we’ve ever had in all the countries we’ve been to. Can’t recommend her enough!Posted on Andrea McCormickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous tour with Francesca - she was great with kids, kept them engaged for 2 hours, we all learnt lots and had a really great time. Thanks for making our trip to the Colosseum so memorable!Posted on Noelle BrennanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Angela gave us a fabulous tour of the Forum, Palatine Hill and the Pantheon. It was fantastic! Her knowledge and enthusiasm was far beyond our expectations! I would highly recommend her!Posted on Carolyn GiererTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joy of Rome and our tour guide Nicole made our Colosseum experience a great one. I couldn’t have imagined taking a 4 and 5 year old into the colosseum without her. She brought a cute book, had print outs that my kids loved (and she let us take home) and completely curated the experience for families with young kids. 10/10 recommend if you are traveling with kiddos.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more