Tour of the Colosseum at Sunrise
Excursions & day trips

Tour of the Colosseum at Sunrise

Language: English
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Learn all there is to know about the history, heritage and legends of the Colosseum thanks to you Roman guide
  • Discover the best spots for postcard-perfect pictures
  • Get your day started with an espresso and cornetto breakfast
  • Get a glimpse of what the Colosseum used to look like in ancient times with a 3D virtual reality headset
What to expect

Meet your guide just after sunrise on the hill overlooking the Colosseum. Get your day started with a nice espresso and cornetto as you chat with your guide. Only when your breakfast is over your tour of the Icon of Rome will begin.
Aside from being a born and bred Roman, your guide is also extremely savvy when it comes to finding unique spots and angles to take the perfect pictures. You'll capture the Colosseum at first light and the stunning overlook of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and all of Ancient and Imperial Rome before the masses of people, cars and oppressive heat make it almost unbearable.

With the use of 3D virtual reality headsets, you'll get a glimpse of what the archaeological area actually used to look like in its glory days you'll get to travel back and forth between past and present. The VR devices allow you to literally turn back in time to stare down into the Colosseum underground and see the caged beasts that were kept there before battle and the 32-meter tall bronze statue of Emperor Nero that originally stood next to the Colosseum. Your guide will tell you stories both from between legend and history while teaching you all about the making of a Gladiator and what these bloody games meant to the Romans.

Your guide will then collect the headsets and walk you around the perimeter of the Colosseum for additional photo opportunities before accompanying you to the line in time for the first entry. You'll enter the Colosseum on your own and explore the various levels and views for as long as you like.

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What's included
  • check Italian coffee and sweet breakfast overlooking the Colosseum
  • check Early skip the line entry into the Colosseum
  • check Tips on the perfect photo spots
  • check Guided tour outside the Colosseum and VR visor
Where

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Above the Colosseum Metro Line B station. Just as you enter the "Colosseo" metro station there is an escalator immediately to the left, which will take you to the meeting point. There is a small piazza with stone benches. Your guide will be holding a "When in Rome Tours" sign and/or red umbrella.
What to remember
  • Large backpacks or bags will not be allowed inside the Colosseum. There is no bag check area available, therefore please no not bring any large bags with you to the Colosseum. Knives and sharp objects are also forbidden
  • During peak season in Rome and especially on and around religious holidays, there can be some unavoidable waiting time in order to pass through the security checks and enter inside the monuments. Despite the tour's skip the line privileges, due to the sheer number of people entering Rome's monuments, some waiting time can be unavoidable
  • We are unable to accommodate late arrivals on walking tours. No refunds will be given if you fail to arrive at our tour meeting point by the scheduled departure time. Where available, a later tour may be scheduled and a rebooking fee will be incurred
  • All cancellation requests must be received in writing
  • Group tours are not wheelchair accessible
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Provider
When In Rome Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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