Colosseum Walking Tour

Explore Rome’s Ancient Wonders
User icon15 Guests Max
Clock icon1.5 hrs
Info iconFlexible Travel

What's included?

Check iconA fun, engaging walk through ancient Rome's key sites
Check iconAn intimate, small group experience
Check iconA fast track view of the Eternal City in just 1.5 hours
Check iconFascinating storytelling from an expert guide
Check iconMore photo ops, fewer crowds
Check iconAn opportunity to see Rome’s famous sites by moonlight

Excluded

Cross iconWe DO NOT enter the Colosseum

Short on time but big on curiosity? Our Colosseum Walking Tour is your express pass to ancient Rome, without waiting in queues. In just 1.5 hours we’ll walk the same route once trodden by gladiators and discover the drama, architecture, and daily life of the Roman Empire, all from outside its most legendary landmarks.

We’ll start just outside the Colosseum, where your guide will bring its epic past to life, from bloody battles to groundbreaking Roman engineering. Then, we’ll stroll through the Forum of Augustus, where politics met propaganda, and on to Trajan’s Column, once the empire’s grandest shopping and storytelling space. You’ll hear not just about emperors but also about the shopkeepers, citizens, and stories that represented everyday life in the Ancient City.

For the grand final we’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Roman Forum, the true heart of ancient Rome, where religion, power, and public life collided. It’s here where you’ll begin to truly understand the bigger picture of Rome’s rise, rule, and reinvention.


This tour is perfect for travellers who want maximum insight in minimal time, so what are you waiting for? Book
now, and experience the stories, secrets, and sights that shaped the Eternal City, no tickets, no lines, just
unforgettable history.

Tour Highlights

  • Check iconSee the Colosseum up close with no ticket required
  • Check iconDiscover Rome’s must-see sites in just 1.5 hours
  • Check iconHear vivid stories of Rome’s rise, power, and everyday life from an expert guide
  • Check iconEnjoy sweeping views of the Roman Forum and historic ruins
  • Check iconAvoid the heat and crowds with a sunset stroll through the city

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Colosseum (Exterior Only)

See this mighty structure from the outside as your guide unpacks stories of gladiators, wild beasts, naval battles, and the genius Roman engineering behind it all.

Forum of Augustus

Immerse yourself in the political vision of Emperor Augustus and discover how he built a legacy in marble and stone.

Forum of Julius Caesar

See how the remains of Rome’s first imperial forum reveal the legacy of Julius Caesar and how he reshaped the city with bold architecture and even bolder ambition.

Trajan’s Column

Explore ancient shopping centres, epic war propaganda, and urban planning that still inspires today.

Arch of Septimius Severus

Admire this triumphal arch, a striking reminder of military power and family legacy carved in marble at the entrance to the Roman Forum.

Capitoline Hill & Roman Forum

Climb Capitoline Hill, once a seat of gods and now a viewpoint fit for emperors. Enjoy a sweeping view of the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome and the birthplace of Roman politics, religion, and daily life.

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Key Info

When?

19:00

Where?

Largo Gaetana San Agnesi

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The Carpe Diem Tour experience begins in...

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Know Before You Go

  • Please be in the area 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Look out for a member of our team holding a Carpe Diem Rome sign
  • Please bring/wear: comfortable walking shoes, a jacket or umbrella if rain is forecast, and a water bottle

Important

We do not enter the Colosseum on this tour, we only view it from the outside. If you want a longer tour that includes Colosseum entry, we recommend our Colosseum Tour.

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