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Mandarin Speaking Tour in Rome | 4-Day Itinerary

Experience the best of Italy’s capital on this private and tailor-made Mandarin speaking tour in Rome designed for discerning Chinese tourists. Explore the ruins of the Colosseum, the treasures of the Vatican and the best food markets led by our professional Mandarin speaking Rome tour guides. Incredible history, celebrated art, iconic sights and culinary delights are just a few things you can expect from this luxury trip to Rome.

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Arrival in Rome - Rome Highlights at Twilight

After arriving at Rome airport, our English-speaking driver whisks you to the hotel of your choice for 3 nights. Spend some time to relax then stroll through the the heart of Rome at your own pace. With thousands of years of history around every corner, take advantage of your local Mandarin-speaking guide knowledge for a personalized introduction to the city’s highlights. Explore the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and more. Learn stories that bring these amazing sights to life. The evening is yours to do as you please!

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Food Market Tour

Experience Rome through its history and flavors. Transfer in the comfort of a private luxury vehicle to the iconic Colosseum. Travel back in time and learn about its history. Then walk through the Forum, the epicenter of ancient Roman life. Finally yet importantly, taste local specialties at the oldest food market in town. Your Mandarin-speaking guide will ensure you stop at the most delicious stalls. Enjoy the remainder of the day as you please - tailored recommendations will be provided.

Vatican City Tour

Transfer in the comfort of a private luxury vehicle to the Vatican City. See the Museums’ collection of sculptures, frescoes, and paintings whilst learning all about from your dedicated Mandarin-speaking guide. Enjoy Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel before the culmination of the visit, the imposing St. Peter’s Basilica, home to treasures including Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s baldachin. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure- tailored recommendations will be provided.

Depart Rome

Your private English-speaking driver will collect you at the hotel to transfer to FCO airport for your flight back home or to Termini train station to extend your Italian journey. Buon Viaggio! If you are not yet ready to go home, we can help adding extra nights in Naples or Florence or Venice or even spending more time in Rome. The choice is yours and we would be happy to design your trip as you wish.

Itinerary Highlights

• Explore the historic center of Rome UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit the Roman Colosseum & Roman Forum
• Delve into the culinary delights of Rome
• Uncover the treasures of the Vatican City
• Unwind as we manage all of the details so you can thoroughly enjoy your Mandarin speaking tour in Rome

Private Trip Pricing & Availability

Mandarin speaking tour in rome 2024.

• Prices start from €4450 PP, based on double occupancy in 4-star hotels and for travel in low season (excluding flights).
• The final price of your trip will vary on the itinerary itself, along with factors such as your hotel choices, your travel dates and the number of travelers in your party.
• Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Mandarin Speaking Tour in Rome. With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can travel whenever you want and customize the itinerary to your interests.

What Is Included

• Customized travel planning for your style
• 3 nights at the accommodation of your choice
• 3 Breakfasts
• Privately guided Mandarin-speaking tours tailored to Chinese travelers
• Private airport transfer on arrival and departure to/from the hotel with English-speaking driver
• Private one way transfer with English-speaking driver as per the itinerary
• Colosseum, Roman Forum skip the line reservations & tickets
• Vatican skip the line reservations & tickets

What Is Not Included

• International or domestic airfare
• Travel insurance
• Local city tax for overnight stays
• Meals & beverages not mentioned in itinerary
• Tips & gratuities (optional)
• Personal expenses
• Anything not expressly mentioned as included

Accommodation Options

When it comes to accommodations, there is no one size fits all. For your bespoke trip, you can choose your hotel from our handpicked selection below or we’ll make personalized suggestions based on your preferences.

Vetted luxury hotel options for your high-quality stay in Rome (nights 1-3)

4-star Antico Albergo del Sole al Pantheon 5-star  NH Collection Roma Fori Imperiali

Booking Procedure

• Start Filling out Our Quick Trip Inquiry Form After submitting the trip request we match you with one of our local specialists who will assist you with travel consultation.
• Work out the Trip Plan Together Do you like this Mandarin Speaking Tour in Rome but prefer to customize it? As always, the sample itinerary can be tweaked and personalized. Your dedicated travel specialist will put together a tailor-made trip based on your input and our first-hand experiences and knowledge.
• Book Your Trip Once you’re 100% happy with the custom travel plan, you can book your trip via our secure payment system. For information on payments, we’ve included answers to the most frequently asked questions —with shortcuts to direct you to the right place.

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Colosseum Underground Tours

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Skip The Line Colosseum Underground Night Tour VIP Experience

Experience the Colosseum at night, exploring its underground and arena floor away from crowds. Led by experts, discover gladiatorial battle sites, hidden tunnels, and ancient engineering. Immerse in the history of Roman Empire games and events.

• Skip the line access to the Colosseum
• Access to Colosseum Underground area
• Live guide in English and/or Italian

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Colosseum, Underground & Arena Floor Guided Tour

890+ reviews

Dig into the Colosseum’s dungeons and the wild animals' holding areas, complete with remains of ancient elevators and trapdoors. Enjoy breathtaking 360º views from the arena, exclusive access to the Colosseum's underground, and single entrance tickets to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, all while benefiting from headsets for clear guidance.

• Skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Headsets to better hear your guide
• Access to Colosseum Arena and Underground areas
• Live guide in English

Colosseum Underground, Arena Floor and Ancient Rome guided tour

2 900+ reviews

Delve deep in the history of ancient Rome with a guided visit to the Colosseum, its world-famous arena where gladiators fought to the death and the hypogeum, the underground ‘backstage’ network of tunnels and chambers. Continue your journey through time with a tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

• Priority tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Guided Tour of the Colosseum Underground with Roman Forum & Gladiator Arena

4 200+ reviews

Explore the Roman Colosseum with an exclusive skip-the-line underground tour, including special access to the Gladiator Arena, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill over 2.5-3 hours. Enjoy the company of an expert guide with many gladiator tales to share!

• Live guide in English, Italian, German, Spanish or French

Private Colosseum Tour with Arena and Underground

40+ reviews

Explore the Colosseum's underground and arena floor, marvel at the Roman Forum's ruins, and enjoy skip-the-line access with a private guide on this tour from your central Rome hotel, offering a deep dive into ancient history.

• Hotel pickup in private vehicle
• Live guide in German, English, Italian, French or Spanish

Visiting the Underground of the Colosseum

Colosseum’s underground guided tour benefits.

Booking a guided tour of the Colosseum's underground provides visitors with exclusive access to areas normally restricted to the general public as well as a rich historical context that elevates the experience beyond a simple walkthrough. Knowledgeable guides, often with a background in history or archaeology, narrate the compelling stories of what unfolded in these ancient spaces.

Accessibility at the Colosseum’s Underground

The underground levels are not wheelchair accessible due to their structure including stairs and steps. Those with mobility impairments should contact the tour operator before booking to discuss if accommodations can be made.

Exclusive Colosseum Underground Areas

The underground circuit of the Colosseum reveals the dungeons where animals and gladiators awaited their fate, and the complex tunnels where intricate machinery once hoisted them into the arena floor.

The exclusive itinerary of an Underground Colosseum guided tour often includes access through the Gladiator's Gate, a dramatic entrance leading directly to the arena, where combatants once entered to roaring crowds. Visitors will also see the remnants of the elevator systems, a testament to Roman engineering prowess. Additionally, some tours offer the rare chance to stand at the Gate of Death, the exit through which the fallen were carried away.

The depth of detail provided by the expert guide makes it clear why this access is such a privilege, while the panoramic views from various vantage points forge an indelible connection with ancient Rome.

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The 7 best rome colosseum tours with skip-the-line access.

Gladiators battled on the arena floor. A good guide will help you battle the crowds.

The Best Rome Colosseum Tours

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As the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum receives more than 6 million visitors per year, so it's not easy to escape the crowds. A visit is worth it, though, if you want to see the world's largest amphitheater – once known as the Flavian Amphitheater – and try to imagine what it would have been like 2,000 years ago.

A standard ticket to the Colosseum also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, so many (but not all) tours also include those ancient sites. Inside the ancient complex, there is very little signage explaining what you're looking at. A good guide will not only get you skip-the-line access but also bring these incredible places to life. Keep in mind that most Colosseum tours only give you access to the arena floor and upper level. If you want to visit the underground hypogeum, you need to make sure it's included in the tour.

Crown Tours: Skip the line Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tour

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Price: From $57 for adults

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Standout perk: Engaging guides speak several languages.

Selected by GetYourGuide as a Certified Experience, this group tour starts at the Colosseum, then takes you to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Groups consist of up to 30 people, and tourgoers are given headsets so they can better hear and follow the guide. The tour meets at Largo Gaetana Agnesi on the hill overlooking the Colosseum about 30 minutes before the official entry time to get everyone checked in and set up with headsets. The guide then leads participants into the Colosseum and up to the second level, where there's a chance to stop and take photos. On the way back down, there's another photo-op at the arena level before the guide leads the group over to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.

Crown Tours also offers guided tours of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica, as well as the Borghese Gallery, Pantheon and other sites.

Local tip: This tour is offered over a variety of time slots every day. Pick one of the earlier time slots to make sure you'll finish up by lunchtime.

View & Book Tickets: Viator | GetYourGuide | Crown Tours

Through Eternity Tours: Ultimate Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Price: From $85 for adults

Duration: 3 hours

Standout perk: This tour includes the Palatine Hill, which some tours skip.

Recent visitors praise the knowledgeable guides for their passion about ancient history and keeping the tour moving while explaining everything in detail. This tour starts at 9:30 a.m. seven days a week and finishes up around lunchtime. In addition to the Colosseum, highlights include the Via Sacra and the House of the Vestal Virgins in the Roman Forum, as well as the Farnese Gardens on the Palatine Hill.

Groups are limited to 16 people; if there are six or more people taking the tour, the guide gives out headsets so everyone can hear. Participants are asked to meet 10 minutes before the start time in front of Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori on Largo Corrado Ricci. The tour is stroller-accessible, but not wheelchair-accessible. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle, especially on hot days.

Through Eternity Tours offers a variety of group and private tours of Rome and other destinations, including Florence , Naples and Pompeii.

Local tip: Book a table at the nearby Taverna dei Fori Imperiali to enjoy a leisurely lunch after the tour.

View & Book Tickets: Viator | GetYourGuide | Through Eternity Tours

The Moon Over the Colosseum Tour

Price: From $27

Duration: 1 hour

Standout perk: You get after-hours access to the Colosseum and hypogeum.

This seasonal tour offers a completely different perspective on the Colosseum, when it's illuminated and the last of the visitors have left for the day. The official night tour offered by the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo focuses on the underground level, where the guide shows participants where the animals were caged and how they were lifted up onto the stage on proto-elevators made of wooden platforms. The tour group then ascends the stairs and sees a multimedia installation depicting Jerusalem before passing through the service gallery and ending on the arena level. The tour offers a rare opportunity to see the Colosseum without the crowds, but the tradeoff is that photos may not come out as well at night.

Participants on the tour arrive at the Valadier Gate, meet the guide and go through security. This tour does not include the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill. The tour hours change by season, and dates for the spring 2024 season have not been released yet as of the time of publication.

Local tip: There are a bunch of companies offering this tour for triple the price of the official tour, but the official tour is great.

View & Book Tickets: Parco Archeologico del Colosseo

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LivTours: The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access

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Price: From $151 for adults

Standout perk: Virtual reality headsets show what the ancient sites would have looked like.

Recent tourgoers praise the guides on this tour for bringing the facts and stories about ancient Rome to life. These semiprivate tours are guaranteed to have no more than six people, making them a more personalized experience than other group tours. However, because the tours are small, the guides don't use headsets, and some participants note that it can be difficult to hear the guide over the noise in the Colosseum.

Along with the confirmation email, participants receive an invitation to download an app. During the tour, the guide gives everyone a cardboard virtual reality headset that works with the app and shows a reconstruction of the Colosseum and surrounding valley. After visiting the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where the virtual reality headsets show you a reconstruction of the Circus Maximus and the structures in the Roman Forum. At all the sites, you get skip-the-line access.

Local tip: You can get some great photos from the upper level, especially if you stand at the apex of the oval.

View & Book Tickets: Viator | GetYourGuide | LivTours

ArcheoRunning: The Unveiled Colosseum Running Tour (or Walking Tour)

Price: $218 for private groups of up to 6 people + the cost of tickets

Standout perk: You get access to the third level and attic.

This private tour is led by Isabella Calidonna, a licensed tour guide and certified personal trainer. Through her company ArcheoRunning, she leads visitors on running and walking tours of Rome early in the morning to see the city without the crowds. For this tour, Calidonna meets guests at their hotel at 7:30 a.m. and leads them on a running tour through the Eternal City's most beautiful squares before bringing them to the Colosseum, where they have the chance to visit the third level and the attic – areas normally closed to the public – as well as the lower levels of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. This tour must be booked at least a month in advance in order to confirm 8:30 a.m. access to the Colosseum.

AR Experience, an offshoot of ArcheoRunning, also offers tours of the underground at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., as well as more relaxed three-hour tours that are also suitable for children and people with mobility problems.

Local tip: You can't run inside the Colosseum, but running around it is a great way to take it in while getting some exercise.

View & Book Tickets: ArcheoRunning

Roma Experience: Private Colosseum Tour With Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Courtesy of Roma Experience

Price: From $520 for two people

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Standout perk: See these ancient sites with an archaeologist who dug at the Roman Forum.

For a deeper understanding (no pun intended) of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, a tour with Elisa Valeria Bove, CEO of Roma Experience, is one of the best you can buy. She studied archaeology and has been involved in excavations at the Roman Forum and other sites, so she's just the person to guide you if you want to get beyond the surface level. Her private tours range from just under three hours for a skip-the-line Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour to the full-day "See Rome in One Day" tour, which also includes a guided visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Be sure to specify if you want to visit the hypogeum when you book.

Roma Experience organizes bespoke private tours throughout Italy, including multiday itineraries. Bove will work with you to customize your experience and bring you to places you wouldn't think to visit, like Quintili's Villa on the ancient Appian Way.

Local tip: If you want to see another incredible archaeological park, let Bove take you to Ostia Antica, less than an hour from Rome.

View & Book Tickets: Roma Experience

Imago Artis Travel: Timeless Tales of Gods and Laymen of the Ancient Rome

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Price: On request

Duration: 4 hours

Standout perk: This tour includes the Pantheon in addition to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Founded by three art historians with a passion for Roman art and history, Imago Artis Travel offers bespoke private tours of Rome and beyond. Imago Artis works closely with their clients to craft personalized itineraries that highlight the city's most incredible monuments and hidden gems. This tour lasts a half-day and includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Pantheon, with an optional stop for espresso, but you can customize the itinerary to do a full-day tour or multiday itinerary.

Other itineraries that include the Colosseum bring visitors to the Basilica of San Clemente, known as the "lasagna church" because it was built in layers: The deeper you descend, the further back in time you go. Imago Artis also grants visitors exclusive access to off-limits places, such as a church overlooking the Roman Forum. The company also organizes multiday itineraries throughout Italy.

Local tip: There's an element of surprise and delight with Imago Artis that's hard to find elsewhere, especially if your guide is Fulvio De Bonis, one of the company's founders.

View & Book Tickets: Imago Artis Travel

Why Trust U.S. News Travel

Laura Itzkowitz is a Rome-based freelance journalist who thinks about the Roman Empire all the time. She has visited the Colosseum in the morning, in the evening after the crowds have left, on group tours and on private tours. To curate this list of the best Colosseum tours, she used her own experience as well as her research expertise, culling tips from locals and visitors.

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Premium Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• Explore the most significant sites in ancient Rome with an expert in Roman history who will bring each storied structure to life.
• Get ahead of the crowds at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, helping you appreciate each site even more.
• A group of 16 people or fewer—one of the smallest group sizes available for Colosseum tours—makes your experience intimate, engaging, and unforgettable.

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Tour description, step inside the heart of an empire on our bestselling colosseum tour..

The walls of the Colosseum can’t talk, but we’ve got the next best thing: a small group tour with an archaeologist guide that will completely change your perception of the iconic structure. This guided tour with express access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum offers an in-depth look at the fascinating true stories behind the city’s most famous ancient sites. Along the way, you'll dispel popular misconceptions and get expert insights into their purpose—including the brutal spectacles that once took place inside the arena. There’s no more entertaining or enlightening way to experience the Colosseum.

Beat the crowds with pre-reserved Colosseum tickets.

This Roman Colosseum tour lets you bypass the crowds and walk right into Rome's preeminent attraction with a small group of 16 people (or fewer) and a local expert guide. You'll explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum as your guide regales you with stories and anecdotes that will enthrall young and old alike. Ancient history has never been more accessible or engaging than it is when its stories are brought to life by a guide who has dedicated their life to studying it.

Take a walk through Ancient Rome at the Forum and Palatine Hill.

After your Colosseum tour, you'll head over to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where you'll once again head straight inside with special access tickets. Explore ancient palaces, temples, markets, and monuments as you walk streets once frequented by historical greats like Julius Caesar. The ruins aren't always easy to interpret, but with a knowledgeable expert on hand, you’ll be transported back in time to the heyday of the ancient city.

Easy, engaging, entertaining—the best way to explore the Eternal City's ancient past.

Every member of our guide team is an expert on ancient Rome, passionate about sharing its culture and history with visitors. Small groups of 16 people or less mean that you’ll find them easy to engage with, while headsets make them easy to hear at all times and impossible to lose. This is more than your average Colosseum tour—it's a full immersion into the glory days of the ancient world's greatest empire.

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Verified guest reviews, apr 13, 2024.

Hettore (sorry if I spelled that wrong) was an amazing guide!!! He was so funny and provided so much great information. It was a long tour but we knew that going into it. We felt like it was a great value for the money and we had a great experience.

Apr 09, 2024

Francesca, our guide was excellent. She made the tour for us. Her Roman history knowledge was extensive and we could have listened to her all day. We highly recommend her.

Apr 06, 2024

Fully enjoyed it, the tour was amazing.

Mar 20, 2024

Michael was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, engaging, great sense of humor and passionate about history. He really did a great job describing the era.

Mar 17, 2024

Our tour of the Colosseum, Palantine Hill and Roman Forum with Eddy was exceptional. Eddy’s background in archeology plus his engaging, fun personality combined to create a fascinating and informative tour. The group size was reasonable. All in all one of the better tours I’ve taken.

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This one-day Rome itinerary, starting with our Premium Colosseum tour, gives you a complete look at the Eternal City and its history, culture, and food.

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Colosseum Tours

Best colosseum tours, colosseum highlights.

Welcome to the Colosseum, one of the world’s most visited monuments! The Colosseum has been the iconic symbol of Rome since its construction was completed in 80 AD. This incredible amphitheater could seat upwards of 50,000 spectators and hosted famous gladiator battles. The facade has seen its share of pilfering and damage over the years but it is still remarkably beautiful even 2,000 years later.

Did you know that Colosseum tickets have been used at the monuments since its inauguration? Although the modern-day ticket looks much different to that of ancient times, the system used in ancient times when entering with Colosseums tickets is the same that is used in stadiums today. You can still see the roman numerals that are carved above the Colosseum entrances that directed spectators to their sections. It is believed that the Colosseum could be filled or emptied in a matter of minutes.

Millions of visitors line up to visit the Colosseum every year in order to immerse themselves in ancient history. This, of course, means that large crowds and long ticket lines are hard to avoid. Fortunately, special access and Colosseum skip the line tickets are available to savvy travelers who book their Colosseum guided tour online in advance.

There are various types of ticket/tour options available that will fit your unique needs. Whether it is a quick Colosseum audio guide tour before you depart Rome or an in-depth experience that explores the underground dungeons of the Colosseum, your perfect tour awaits.

Colosseum guided tours come in a variety of options like small groups or private experiences that include a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can even book a Colosseum audio guide tour or Colosseum skip the line tickets if you would like to explore the area at your own pace.

Discover the Colosseum

Skip The Line Colosseum Arena & Underground Tours

• Colosseum Arena skip-the-line tours and tickets will take you past the long ticket lines and directly onto the Colosseum’s arena stage - Rome’s most famous attraction.
• A licensed guide will accompany you and your group, describing the Colosseum Arena’s history and sharing interesting facts.
• The Colosseum Underground tour is an opportunity to visit the most restricted area of the Colosseum and explore what lies beneath the Colosseum’s arena floor.
• The history of the Colosseum Underground and the Colosseum Arena floor will come to life when you're with a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.

A Stroll Through Ancient Rome at Your Own Pace

• Booking a Colosseum Private Tour will allow you to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum at your own pace and a private tour guide will cater the tour to your needs.
• Colosseum audio guide tours and skip the line tickets also include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
• You will be following in the footsteps of Rome’s great historical figures, like Julius Caesar, as you admire ancient temples, markets and palaces.
• Your tour guide’s passion and depth of knowledge will help you to imagine what ancient life was like and appreciate the amazing history. 

Specialty Tours offer a NEW way to visit the Colosseum

• Experiencing the Colosseum Night Tour is an amazing opportunity to walk through the Colosseum under the moonlight.
• The Colosseum Night Tour tickets are very limited with small groups being allowed inside at timed intervals. It will just be you and the few other travelers exploring the Colosseum together.
• The Colosseum Virtual Tour is a modern way to look into the past. See the Colosseum in all of its glory with the help of your Colosseum virtual reality headset.
• The Colosseum Virtual Tour can be experienced while standing outside of the monument so you can immediately see the difference between the original design and what remains today.

Visitor Highlights

• Colosseum Tickets and Colosseum Tours are an essential part of any holiday in Rome and should be one of the first things considered when organizing your itinerary.
• A Colosseum ticket will grant you access to the Colosseum as well as an entrance to the archaeological area covering the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
• Unique and interesting Colosseum tours are available every day. Simply choose the tour that works best for you and reserve your spot online. You can rest assured that your Colosseum tour will be unforgettable.
• Choosing a Colosseum guided tour is the ideal way to experience its history and gain an appreciation of Ancient Rome. Plus, your guide will entertain you with interesting facts and funny anecdotes.
• Passing through the Colosseum’s original gates and gazing out to the Colosseum Arena Floor is an unforgettable experience.
• One of the most beautiful views of Rome comes during the Colosseum tour as you stand on the balcony and can see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill spreading out before you.
• Following your guide during the Roman Forum tour, you will be walking on the same stones as the ancient romans. The temples, markets and public buildings you visit during the Roman Forum tour have been there for thousands of years.
• The remains of the palaces that you see during the Palatine Hill tour are just a small portion of what once was.
• The imperial palaces on the Palatine Hill were covered in white marble and towered over the city of Rome as a symbol of emperors’ power.
• There are an array of Colosseum guided tours available. Tours vary in length (1.5 to 3 hours) and access (standard, arena, underground) so it’s easy to find the tour that perfectly suits your needs.
• The Colosseum is open year round except January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.

Travel Tips

• If you have booked a Colosseum ticket, make sure you have it downloaded to your phone or printed.
• Your Colosseum ticket should have a barcode that you will scan at the turnstile before entering the Colosseum.
• Make sure you have enough time to find your meeting point for your Colosseum tour. Try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the Colosseum tour departure time.
• Don’t slow your group down, make sure to use a bathroom before the tour begins. Public toilets are not easy to find and most cafes require a purchase to use their facilities.
• Only bring what you plan to carry. There are no luggage facilities for Colosseum ticket holders or Colosseum tour participants.
• Security has been increased and many sites will require visitors to pass through a metal detector and scan their belongings.
• Do not bring large bags/luggage, this includes roller bags. Only small bags are allowed inside the Colosseum.
• The Colosseum is wheelchair accessible. Not all Colosseum tours will follow a path that is wheelchair accessible so be sure to check the tour details. Private tours are the easiest option.
• Set aside time for your Colosseum tour and book in advance. Half a day is an adequate amount of time to truly enjoy your visit.
• Prices vary depending on the type and duration of the tour you wish to book. The smaller the group and the more restricted areas of access included, the higher the price.

Know Before You Go

Safety measures:

• Face masks covering the nose and mouth are required
• Temperature checks will be carried out at the entrance
• Social distancing measures will be enforced inside the monument

What to bring:

• Colosseum Ticket (downloaded pdf or printed)
• Colosseum Tour voucher (downloaded or printed)
• Passport/ID card or photocopy
• Clothing that is weather appropriate
• Comfortable shoes
• Water (bottles can be refilled inside)

Reduced price tickets:

Reduced price tickets are available for ages 2 to 15 years and a passport/ID with proof of age is required, a school ID is not sufficient. Identification will be required and checked upon entrance to any of the sites. If you do not have the correct form of identification or you do not qualify for a reduced price ticket you will be required to purchase a new ticket. If there are no tickets available, you may be asked to leave the tour group.

Things that are not allowed:

• Weapons or sharp objects
• Luggage or large bag
• Small bags/backpacks with wheels

Getting There

How to the reach the Colosseum:

• Train: There are three main train stations in Rome (Termini, Tiburtina, Ostiense). All three have access to the metro line B.
• Metro line B (blue line): the Colosseum metro stop is on the metro line B (blue line).
• Metro line A (red line):  go to the Termini metro station and switch to line B (direction Laurentina). Get off at the Colosseum metro stop.
• Metro line C (yellow line): go to the San Giovanni station and switch to the line A (direction Battistini). Then go to Termini station and switch to line B (direction Laurentina. Get off at the Colosseo metro stop.
• Bus: Many public buses stop in front of/nearby the Colosseum - 75, 81, 85, 87, 117, 118.
• Car: Paid parking is available around the Colosseum. Make sure to leave your ticket on your car’s dashboard. It is recommended to pay for extra time just in case.
• Tram: The #3 tram passes the Colosseum. The #8 tram stops at Piazza Venezia which is a 15/20 minute walk to the Colosseum’s entrance.
• By foot: The Colosseum is located in the center of Rome and is easily accessible by foot. Always allow extra time before your Colosseum ticket entrance time or Colosseum start time.
• By bike: Make sure to park your bicycle outside of the Colosseum piazza area because it may be removed by the authorities. Always lock your bicycle securely to avoid theft.

Note:  On Sundays, the Imperial Forum Road is closed to bus/taxi traffic. Make sure you check the detour route if you are taking the bus and allow yourself extra time to arrive.

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• Colosseum Express Guided Tour
• Join this 1-hour express tour for a time-efficient experience, perfect to jump straight into the action and tick off a bucket list item!
• Don't waste time in long ticketing queues and make the most of your guided exploration of the Colosseum in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.
• This family-friendly tour offers headsets for larger group sizes, encompassing facts that will capture the imaginations of both kids and adults.
• Learn about the amphitheater's history and the epic tale of the Gladiatorial games, humanity's grandest spectacle, in the largest and most expensive event ever.
• 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum
• Skip-the-line entry tickets
• English, Spanish, Italian, French or German-speaking guide
• Charismatic local expert
• Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors
• Tip: Keep some time free after your tour to take some EPIC photos from the Colle Oppio Park.
• You must carry a valid ID with you and present it at the time of entry if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.
• Please note that the Colosseum will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
• Please note that this tour does not include access to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
• Express tours run on a tight schedule, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the meeting point and arrive on time.
• Comfy shoes are a must when visiting the Colosseum – those ancient steps can get pretty steep!
• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
• On this guided tour, bypass queues efficiently to make the most of your time exploring the Colosseum, and even visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
• Expert guides will transport you back in time with captivating storytelling in 6 language options, unraveling the ancient secrets at these sites.
• Step into the extraordinary world of the Colosseum, where history comes alive amidst its breathtaking architecture and legendary stories.
• Get ready to uncover the past, create memories, and be part of history in ancient public spaces as you make your way through the Roman Forum.
• Stand atop Palatine Hill and take in awe-inspiring panoramas of Rome, an unforgettable backdrop that adds a touch of magic to your journey to the past.
• 3-hour tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, & Palatine Hill
• Expert local guide (English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese or German)
• Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2
• Group of up to 18 people
• Tip: Visiting in the summer months? Be sure to bring a bottle of water with you and make use of the free water fountains dotted around the area.
• The tour covers all 3 sites. However, the order of sites visited may be subject to change.
• The Palatine and Forum are a single site, and there is no option to skip the line. When entering these sites with a guide, there might be a slight delay.
• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users or baby carriages, and people with mobility issues.

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour with Arena Floor Access

• Visit multiple Roman hotspots in one go with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with exclusive access to the Arena.
• Skip ticketing queues and march into the Arena just like the gladiators did, stopping only to admire the Arch of Constantine.
• Explore and learn about the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in-depth, with expert multilingual guides telling you everything.
• Not a fan of crowds? Upgrade your experience to enjoy a small group tour with an expert English guide and no more than 15 guests.
• 2.5 - 3.5hrs tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Access to the Colosseum arena floor
• Entry to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Expert multilingual guide
• Access to the Colosseum underground or upper floors
• Pro Tip: Visiting during summer? Bring a water bottle and use the free water fountains dotted around the area.
• The guided tour is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.
• Everyone must carry valid IDs.
• Some things are worth the wait, like the Palatine and Forum that don't offer skip-the-line access.
• Luggage and large backpacks are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
• The experience is not accessible by wheelchair, pram/stroller baby carriage, or people with mobility issues.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Audio Guide

• Unlock 3 landmarks that are Rome's shining pride and glory – the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
• Delve into the bloody past of the Colosseum with the option to include a multilingual audio guide or entry to Mamertine Prison.
• Immerse in ancient life at the Roman Forum. Discover the Temple of Antoninus Pius, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, and many other fascinating sites.
• At Palatine Hill, you'll be privy to some of the city’s best views. It was, after all, once known as the most prestigious neighborhood in Rome!
• Psst, want to stand in the footsteps of gladiators? Check out the arena access option and gain a new perspective of the amphitheater.
• Access to the Colosseum
• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
• Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Chinese (optional)
• Special access to the Colosseum Arena (optional)
• Timed access to Mamertine Prison (optional)
• Tip: While exploring Palatine Hill, the Farnese Gardens offer a peaceful escape from the crowds. Beautifully manicured terraces, statues, and panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Colosseum await.
• The digital audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Chinese.
• Families with children will be escorted to the entrance of the Roman Forum
• Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.
• You might be given a time slot 30 minutes earlier or up to 2 hours later than the one you picked, depending on what's available.
• The tickets for the Palatine and Forum will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.
• Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.
• It is mandatory to carry a valid ID or passport with you and present it at the time of entry if requested.
• The security check can take 30 mins or more. To make the process quicker, please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.
• Have your ID ready to qualify for free entry.

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small-Group Guided tour

• Enjoy personalized and intimate experience on a small-group tour that lets you fully immerse in the rich history of 3 of Rome's architectural wonders.
• Beat the crowds and skip the lines to the Colosseum. Dive straight into the action and get to appreciate the intricate details up close!
• Be entertained and enlightened by passionate guides who will reveal the hidden legends of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
• Savor picture perfect moments and sweeping panoramic views from the city's best vantage points at the Palatine Hill.
• Entry to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Small-group tour (15 guests or less)
• Expert & charismatic local tour guide
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly (making sure you don't miss a beat!)
• Tip: At the Roman Forum, ask your guide about the ancient religious practices in the House of the Vestal Virgins, once occupied by priestesses who tended the sacred fire of Vesta.
• All members of your party must carry a valid ID to present at the time of entry if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.
• The Palatine and Forum is a combined site, with no possibility to skip the line, you may face a delay when entering these sites with the guide... but hey, sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for!

• Combo (Save 5%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Guided Tour
• Save big with this combo ticket and visit 2 must-see spots in the Eternal City with an expert tour guide.
• Explore the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built, while listening to your tour guide relay stories about its past in the language of your choice.
• Look at the most renowned Roman sculptures and paintings at Vatican Museums. Get up and close with masterpieces from the Renaissance period.
• Visit 54 galleries in the Vatican Museums and get a chance to see some of the most impressive art collections in the world.
• 3-hour tour
• Expert & charismatic local guide
• Entry to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2
• 2.5-hour tour
• Entry to the Vatican Museums
• Access to the Sistine Chapel
• Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
• Tip: Save some time to visit ancient Rome's largest temple, located right at the eastern edge of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum – the Temple of Venus and Roma.
• For safety and security reasons, no large backpacks or pieces of luggage are allowed inside the Colosseum. No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.
• Tip: Keep your cameras ready to capture the dizzyingly stunning spiral Bramante Staircase in the museum.
• For visitors with mobility impairment, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire from the cloakroom.
• Strict Dress Code : Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for all guests.
• Please carry a valid ID with you and present it at the time of entry if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.

Colosseum Tickets with Virtual Reality Experience

• Experience the Roman Colosseum like never before on this unique VR tour with access to the Colosseum, and entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
• Put on your Oculus VR glasses and tour the mysterious dungeons that lay underground before listening to the roar of the crowds and gladiators on your way to the arena.
• Tune in to interesting commentary as your multilingual audio guide engages you through your exploration of ancient Rome.
• After your VR tour, wander the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace. Keep an eye out for temples, ancient graffiti, and hidden passages!
• Oculus VR headsets
• English-speaking assistant for the VR headset
• Multilingual audio guide in 6 languages (with integrated 3D reconstruction)
• Tip: The Neronian Cryptoporticus is a hidden underground passage that connected Palatine Hill to the Colosseum, offering a glimpse into the architecture and engineering of the time.
• Please note that the Virtual Reality experience is held outside the Colosseum for safety reasons.
• The following are not allowed inside the Colosseum: Luggage, large backpacks.
• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users or baby carriages, people with mobility issues.
• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must carry a valid ID card.

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Roman Colosseum Tickets & Tours Explained

Step into the glorious past of ancient Rome at the Colosseum by choosing from a range of ticket options designed to cater to your preferences. Whether you're a history buff, traveling with family, or seeking an immersive experience, our carefully curated tours provide the ideal way to explore this iconic landmark. If you are in Rome for a short duration, our skip-the-line tickets and combo tickets may be the best bet for you.

Still unsure about which is the best experience for you? Find out the best ticket options available that can help you unearth the rich history and captivating stories that make the Colosseum a symbol of ancient grandeur, your way.

Things to know before booking Colosseum tickets

• Your basic entry tickets to the Colosseum don't automatically grant access to the Arena, Underground, or levels 3-5. Tickets to view these sections must be purchased separately.
• The Colosseum waiting queues can be notoriously long, especially during peak season. Book skip-the-line tickets to save at least 2-3 hours you might otherwise spend in these lines, and head straight right into the amphitheater.
• Pressed for time? Book an express guided tour and zip in and out of the Colosseum within just an hour. Note that unlike standard guided tours, express tours don't grant access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Regular guided tours are also longer in duration, usually lasting at least 3 hours.
• Note that most tickets to the Colosseum grant access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Don't miss out on these attractions as they comprise the triumvirate of ancient Rome.
• Not a fan of crowds? Trust us, we know how busy the Colosseum can get, regardless of the time of year. Book a small-group guided tour to see the attraction's top features under the expertise of a local tour guide.
• For the added thrill, consider booking a VR tour of the Colosseum . Watch gladiator combats come alive and enjoy an immersive experience of glories long past. Your kids are sure to love this one!

Which Colosseum ticket is best for you?

If you are short on time

Go for: Skip-the-line tickets Duration: 2- 3 hours Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: Yes Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: No Guide: Audioguide

• These entry tickets provide skip-the-line access, allowing you to bypass long queues.
• Take advantage of the audioguide to enrich your experience with historical context and interesting facts.

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Priority Entrance Tickets to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

If you are on a budget

Go for: Skip-the-Line ticket Duration: 2- 3 hours Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: Yes Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: No Guide: Audioguide

• This combo helps you save big as you get to access 3 attractions with one ticket, unlike individual tickets to these attractions are more expensive.
• These tickets include an audioguide that will educate you about key aspects of these historic monuments.

Recommended Tour

If you are travelling with kids

Go for: Express tour Duration: 1 hour Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: No Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: No Guide: Professional tour guide

• Express tours are shorter in duration and focus on the major highlights of the Colosseum, making them perfect for families with kids.
• A professional guide will accompany you, providing fascinating insights in a kid-friendly manner.

Recommended Tour Colosseum Express Guided Tour

If you are a solo traveler

Go for: Small-Group tour Duration: 3 hours Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: Yes Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: Depends on the specific tour Guide: Professional tour guide

• Small group tours provide personalized and interactive experiences. With fewer people, you can engage more with your guide and explore the landmark's history and architecture in depth.
• Access the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and gain a deeper insight into ancient Rome.
• Small-Group Guided Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

If you are a history buff

Ticket type: Guided tours Duration: 2-3 hours Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: Yes Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: Yes, depending on the ticket Guide: Professional tour guide

• Enjoy a comprehensive and in-depth experience of the Colosseum with the help of a professional tour guide who will accompany you, allowing you to truly understand the history and significance of the attraction.
• Guided tours are available in English, German, Italian, Spanish and French.

If you want to explore in-depth

Ticket type: Special access tour Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: Depends on the specific tour Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: Yes, but check the ticket to know which of these parts are included. Guide: Professional tour guide

• Access to special zones like the Underground , the Colosseum Arena , and the Belvedere, allowing a more in-depth exploration of the Colosseum.
• A professional tour guide will accompany you, enriching your experience with historical context and interesting facts.

Colosseum Underground Small Group Tour with Roman Forum & Gladiator Arena

If you are looking for an after-hours tour

Ticket type: Colosseum night tour Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: No Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: Depending on the ticket Guide: Professional tour guide

• Explore the Colosseum under the stars with the help of a professional guide, who will provide historical context about the amphitheater.
• The night tours provide access to special zones like the Underground, Arena, and the Belvedere, which are not accessible with standard-issue tickets.
• Evening Guided Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Floor Access

If you want to explore beyond

Ticket type: Combo tours Duration: Up to 9 hours Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access: Yes Underground, Arena & Belvedere Access: Depends on the specific combo tour Guide: Professional tour guide

• Explore other popular attractions in Rome along with the Colosseum, such as the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing you to have an all-around Roman experience at a budgeted price.
• Enjoy skip-the-line access and guided tours to some of the most-visited destinations in Rome.

Colosseum tickets discount

• EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 enjoy reduced pricing on their tickets on presentation of a valid ID.
• EU and non-EU citizens under 18, along with permanent or contract-based teaching staff in Italian schools get free entry into the Colosseum on presentation of a valid ID.

Cancelation policy

Most Colosseum tickets can be canceled 24-72 hours before the experience begins. However, combo tickets cannot be canceled or rescheduled. Please check your ticket for details at the time of booking.

The Colosseum map

Here's a glimpse of what you can expect to see on your Colosseum tour, depending on the type of ticket you choose. Note that access to the Arena, Underground, and levels 3-5 all require special access tickets. Standard tickets only guarantee entry to levels 1 and 2.

Explore the Colosseum

The Arena, once measuring 83 meters by 48 meters (272 ft by 157 ft), was a wooden floor covered in sand. Within its confines, gladiators engaged in deadly combat, captivating both royalty and thousands of Roman citizens. Today, only a segment of the original arena floor remains, revealing the Hypogeum below.

The Colosseum Arena cannot be accessed with a standard Colosseum skip-the-line ticket. To explore the Arena, you must choose a guided Colosseum tour that offers access to this area.

The Colosseum's underground, known as the Hypogeum, was a complex network of tunnels and chambers that served as a holding space for gladiators and animals before their duels. The Hypogeum featured a sophisticated system of lifts and pulleys to transport them to the arena floor.

To visit the Underground visitors must opt for a guided tour that provides special access to the area. Entry to the Underground is not permitted without a guide.

The Colosseum Museum, located on the second level of the amphitheater, features artifacts, including ancient weapons, armor, and other items related to the gladiatorial games. It also features detailed models and interactive exhibits that illustrate the Colosseum's construction and its use over the centuries.

The Colosseum Museum is open to all those visiting the Colosseum and is accessible with your Colosseum entry tickets

While the 3rd, 4th, and 5th tiers are considered part of the Colosseum Belvedere, the Belvedere is mostly used to refer to the 5th level as it means 'beautiful view'. From this uppermost level of the Colosseum, you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of Rome and the inside of the amphitheater from here. Historically, it was where the general public sat, farthest from the action but still part of the spectacle. The Belvedere was reopened to the public in 2017 after a long closure period for safety reasons.

Now, visitors can ascend to this level as part of a guided tour that specifically mentions access to the Belvedere.

Plan your visit to the Colosseum

March 1 to 30 March: 8:30am to 5:30 pm. Last admission is at 4:30pm.

31 March to 30 September: 8:30am to 7:15pm

October 1 to 26: 8:30am to to 6:30pm

27 October to 31 December: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Closed: The Colosseum is open on all days of the year except for 29 March, 25 December and 1 January.

Best Time to Visit: Owing to its popularity, the Colosseum experiences maximum crowds between June to September. To enjoy less crowds and pleasant weather, the best time to visit the Colosseum would be between November to March.

Address:  Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Getting There

• By Metro:  B-line Metro Nearest Stop:  Colosseo Station
• By Tram:  3, 8 Nearest Stop:  Piazza del Colosseo Station
• By Bus:  38, 75, 3, 8 40, 60, 23, 30, 85, 87, 117, 810, and 870. Nearest Stop:  Piazza del Colosseo Stop
• By Car:  2.2 kilometers from Roma Termini Car Parking:  There are several car parking facilities near the Colosseum, such as Roma - Parcheggio Park Colosseo , which is located only 350 meters away.

There are three main entrances to the Colosseum:

• Sperone Valadier Entrance: Located facing the forums, this entrance (also known as the main entrance) is for individual guests with time-scheduled tickets, guided tour tickets, or audio and visual guides tickets. The average wait time is about 45 minutes.
• Group Gate: Found on the North side of the arena, this entrance is reserved for groups of 14 to 50 members with a professional tour guide. The average wait time is around 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stern Gate: Located opposite the main entrance, this gate is for groups, schools, or visitors with an accredited guide whose tickets include access to the Underground Colosseum, Colosseum Arena, and the Belvedere. However, this entrance is currently not in use and can be accessed from within the Colosseum.
• There are 3 wheelchairs in the first tier of the Colosseum at the reception and security office.
• All entrances are wheelchair accessible.
• There is an elevator specifically or visitors with mobility issues connecting the first and second floors; and a freight elevator to reach the underground.
• The first and second tiers of the Colosseum are entirely wheelchair accessible.
• There are 11 tactile guides spread across the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explain the layout and significance of these landmarks. The Colosseum has one tactile guide.
• The ParCo (area encompassing the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill) also offers golf cart services for people using wheelchairs.

• Nursing areas
• AED defibrillators
• Resting areas
• Drinking fountains
• Vending machines

• Snap photos from Palatine Hill: For stunning panoramic views of the Colosseum, head to Palatine Hill, the ancient residential area for Rome's elite. The Palatine Hill offers a unique perspective of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, allowing you to capture epic shots. Since most Colosseum tickets offer access to the Palatine Hill, don't miss this opportunity.
• Explore the Colosseum at night: While daytime tours are aplenty, consider booking a night tour to experience the Colosseum in a different light. The floodlit monument takes on a magical aura, and the crowds are significantly smaller.
• Rent a gladiator costume: Outside the Colosseum, you'll find vendors renting gladiator costumes and taking pictures with tourists. This can be a fun and memorable way to commemorate your visit, especially if you're traveling with kids.
• Don't skip out on the Colosseum museum: Since your entry tickets automatically grant access to the Colosseum museum , stop by it on the 2nd floor of the amphitheater to learn about its history in various moments of time, see a 3D reconstruction of the monument and more.

There are no restaurants inside the Colosseum, however, there are a few dining options available at a walking distance:

• La Licata: Enjoy some delicious breakfast pastries and coffee at the La Licata .
• Al 42 Street Chef Gourmet: Enjoy some cooked to order Roman-style fast food at Al 42 Street Chef Gourmet .
• Fatamorgana: Fancy a gelato? Head to Fatamorgana where you can enjoy a varied range of flavours. You will also find vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
• Li Rioni: Located in view of the Colosseum, the Li Rioni iis a great place to fill up on some suppli and thin Roman-style pizza.

Budget: Hotel Ferrari , Taormina Hotel , Hotel Dina

Mid-Range: Hotel Oceania , Hotel Columbia , Hotel Canova , Hotel Trevi

Luxury: Tenuta Cusmano , Castello della Castelluccia

Beyond the Colosseum

Roman Forum

Once a vibrant 7th Century BC marketplace, the Roman Forum housed the state treasury, Julius Caesar's cremation site, and the rumored tomb of Romulus, Rome's founder.

Settled by the first Romans in the 10th century BC, it was later inhabited by emperors like Tiberius and Augustus. Enjoy sweeping views of Rome from the top and visit the Palatine Museum for ancient Roman artifacts.

Domus Aurea

The Domus Aurea was Emperor Nero's audacious response to the devastating fire of 64 AD. It was a spectacle of opulence with marble walls, exquisite wall paintings, gilded arcades, ornamental fountains, and lush gardens.

Frequently asked questions about Colosseum tickets

The starting price for Colosseum tickets is €23.50. This typically includes skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Prices may vary based on additional features like guided tours or access to special areas like the Underground , the Colosseum Arena , and the Belvedere.

It's always advisable to book tickets to a busy attraction like the Colosseum online, rather than at the venue. Online purchasing allows you to skip the long queues at the ticket office. Additionally, some tickets offer combined access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill , providing a more comprehensive experience. Booking online also offer added advantages like: - Guaranteed entry: Finally, during peak season, walk-in tickets may not be available, and by having tickets booked and ready before your trip, your entry to the site will be ensured. - Choose from various options: You can also plan for your experience by choosing the type of experience best suited for you, be it a guided tour , or an after-hours tour . You can also book combo tours to visit popular attractions in Rome. - Discounts & offers: By booking online, you can also avail of some of the best discounts and special offers not available at the ticket office. - Customer service: You’ll also get 24/7  customer service on the phone, by email, or chat, allowing you to resolve any issues quickly.

A standard Colosseum ticket includes access to levels 1 and 2 of the Colosseum, along with entry to the Colosseum Museum on level 2. Other tickets include skip-the-line access to the Colosseum , but the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill . Depending on the experience you choose, you may get guided tours as part of the experience, or special access to the Underground , the Colosseum Arena , and the Belvedere. Note that these experiences are levied at a higher price compared to a basic ticket by virtue of the add-ons.

Colosseum skip-the-line tickets allow you to bypass the long lines and enter the Colosseum with priority access. These tickets can often save you up to 3 hours of time otherwise spent in endless queues, especially during the peak tourist season. Some of the best skip-the-line ticket options we offer include: - Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Priority Entry Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Colosseum Express Guided Tour

By accessing sections like the Arena , Underground and Belvedere through opting for a guided Colosseum tour , you will see parts of the Colosseum that are carefully preserved even after 2000 years. These segments of the Colosseum are fragile and reconstructed to some effect, so entering them comes at a justified premium. Entering the arena and underground helps give you a holistic view of the Colosseum's relevance and function.

You will have to opt for specific Colosseum tickets that provide access to Vatican Museum , Sistine Chapel , and/or St. Peter’s Basilica . Standard issue tickets only grant access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Colosseum opening hours are now 9 AM to 7:15 PM throughout the week with the final entry at 6:15 PM.

A complete tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill typically takes about 3 hours, with approximately an hour dedicated to each landmark.

No, you cannot re-enter the Colosseum if you exit. However, you can visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill if you haven't already accessed those attractions with your Colosseum ticket.

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• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Key Details

• Mobile Voucher Accepted
• Free Cancellation
• Duration: 3 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 10:00 AM
• Departure Details : Karl Marks Monument on Revolution Square, metro stop: Square of Revolution
• Return Details : Metro Smolenskaya
• If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
• Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Go beneath the streets on this tour of the spectacular, mind-bending Moscow Metro! Be awed by architecture and spot the Propaganda , then hear soviet stories from a local in the know. Finish it all up above ground, looking up to Stalins skyscrapers, and get the inside scoop on whats gone on behind those walls.

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We begin our Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro. From the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of soviet people (an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more), we’ll move onto some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes! Moreover, these stations reveal a big part of soviet reality — the walls depict plenty of Propaganda , with party leaders looking down from images on the walls. Your local guide will share personal stories of his/her family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia’s complicated past and present. Then we’re coming back up to street level, where we’ll take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional pancakes, called bliny. And then, stomachs satiated, we are ready to move forward! We’ll take the eco-friendly electric trolleybus, with a route along the Moscow Garden Ring. Used mainly by Russian babushkas(grannies) during the day, the trolleybus hits peak hours in the mornings and evenings, when many locals use it going to and from their days. Our first stop will be the Aviator’s House, one of Stalin’s Seven Sisters, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and you’ll hear the legends of what has gone on inside the walls. Throughout your Moscow tour, you’ll learn curious facts from soviet history while seeing how Russia exists now, 25 years after the USSR.

Local English-speaking guide

Pancake snack and drink

Additional food and drinks

Tickets for public transport

Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

Tips and gratuities for the guide

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people

Traveler Reviews

This tour exceeded our expectations. Nikolai (Nick), our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great personality. He didn't take shortcuts and really covered everything that was on the agenda in great detail. We saw beautiful metro stations and learned the history behind them, including many of the murals and designs.

We did the tour with Anna her knowledge and understanding of the History surrounding the metro brought the tour alive. Well done Anna!

This tour was amazing!

Anna was a great tour guide. She gave us heaps of interesting information, was very friendly, and very kindly showed us how to get to our next tour.

Amazing beauty and history.

An excellent tour helped by an absolutely amazing guide. Anna gave a great insight into the history of the metro helped by additional material she had prepared.

great tour and guide - thanks again

great will do it again, Miriam ke was very good as a guide she has lived here all here life so knew every interesting detail.a good day

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How To Get Adele Tickets In 2024

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Adele has given fans a reason to set fire to the rain this spring: She’s announced new performance dates for 2024. The 16-time Grammy winner’s Weekends With Adele tour picks up in mid-May for her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. After that, she travels to Munich, Germany in August for ten shows before finally returning to Vegas for October and November. Here’s everything we know about how to get Adele tickets this year.

Adele is performing a select number of shows in the summer and fall of 2024. Read on to see how to ... [+] get tickets for her tour of Vegas and Munich.

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While tickets for the Weekends With Adele tour dates are mostly sold out on direct platforms like TicketMaster , fans who want to ditch their earbuds and experience Adele live still have a few options to snag tickets on the secondary market. Keep in mind that prices on ticket reselling platforms fluctuate greatly date-to-date, and the cost varies wildly between the Vegas and Munich events.

• Ticket reseller StubHub has concertgoers covered for all of Adele’s upcoming tour dates in the United States and Europe, with U.S. tickets selling for $700 and up; tickets in Germany start at $100.
• Prices on Vivid Seats are similar to StubHub, with the Vegas shows starting at around $770 and the Munich shows starting around $100 a ticket.
• SeatGeek is only offering tickets for Adele’s shows in Las Vegas, with tickets starting at $750. Prices have escalated quickly, though, with Seatgeek warning on its website, “The average price for Adele tickets is around $3,216” and “floor seats for Adele cost around $2,350.”
• TicketNetwork’s prices for Adele’s Vegas show begin around $1,000 each, and her Munich show tickets start at $120. However, you can save $25 on a purchase of $150 or more using promo code TNTIX25 at checkout.

When Do Adele Tickets Go On Sale?

Tickets are already on sale, so don’t wait too long if you want to see Adele live this year. Many dates—including her re-opening night in Vegas on May 17—are listed on ticket sites as “selling fast.”

Adele announced on Instagram earlier this month that the Vegas concerts in October and November will be shows that had to be rescheduled from March. Ticket holders should expect an email with more information about their new show date.

The singer had to put her Vegas residency on hold during after she fell ill. Being sick took “a toll on [her] voice,” she shared in a statement, as reported by Deadline .

Of course, if you don’t yet have a seat at one of those shows, you can still purchase tickets for the October and November dates; they are not exclusively for fans who are being rescheduled.

How Much Are Adele Tickets?

It should go without saying that as with all live performances, ticket prices vary by venue and the seat’s proximity to the stage. For this tour, Adele is limiting her performances to just two stages: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for her Las Vegas residency and The Open Air Arena at Messe München in Munich, Germany.

On average, you’ll need to spend significantly more money on tickets for the Vegas show than on the Munich gigs. The lowest prices at the Messe München clock in less than $150, while Vegas tickets start around $700 (with some tickets selling for as much as $6,000).

It’s also important to remember that ticketing sites typically charge additional fees that aren’t included in the original price of the ticket but instead are added at checkout.

Adele 2024 Tour Dates

The pop/soul artist will be a true jet-setter this year, only performing on Fridays and Saturdays (with the exception of one lone Wednesday) in each location.

• May 17 (Friday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• May 18 (Saturday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• May 24 (Friday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• May 25 (Saturday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• May 31 (Friday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• June 1 (Saturday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• June 7 (Saturday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• June 8 (Saturday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• June 14 (Friday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• June 15 (Saturday) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• August 2 (Friday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 3 (Saturday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 9 (Friday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 10 (Saturday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 14 (Wednesday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 16 (Friday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 23 (Friday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 24 (Saturday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 30 (Friday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• August 31 (Saturday) : Munich, Germany at The Open Air Arena at Messe München
• October 25 (Friday, rescheduled from March 1) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• October 26 (Saturday, rescheduled from March 2) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 1 (Friday, rescheduled from March 8) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 2 (Saturday, rescheduled from March 9) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 8 (Friday, rescheduled from March 15) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 9 (Saturday, rescheduled from March 16) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 15 (Friday, rescheduled from March 22) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 16 (Saturday, rescheduled from March 23) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 22 (Friday, rescheduled from March 29) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
• November 23 (Saturday, rescheduled from March 30) : Las Vegas, Nevada at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

How Long Is The Adele Residency In Las Vegas?

Adele’s Las Vegas residency began in October 2023 and will end in November 2024. Fans can still snag tickets to her show during weekends in May, June, October and November.

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Germany’s Leader Walks a Fine Line in China

Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from Europe about trade and geopolitical tensions.

By Alexandra Stevenson and Melissa Eddy

Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany tried to strike a delicate balance on a trip to China this week, promoting business ties with his country’s biggest trading partner while raising concerns over its surge of exports to Europe and its support for Russia.

Mr. Scholz met with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Tuesday, the culmination of a three-day visit with a delegation of German officials and business leaders. He also met with Premier Li Qiang as the two countries navigate relations strained by Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s rivalry with the United States, Germany’s most important ally.

Throughout his trip, Mr. Scholz promoted the interests of German companies that are finding it increasingly hard to compete in China. And he conveyed growing concern in the European Union that the region’s market is becoming a dumping ground for Chinese goods produced at a loss .

But Mr. Scholz chose a conciliatory tone over a combative one in his opening remarks before sitting down with Mr. Xi on Tuesday morning, in a meeting that stretched over three hours and turned into a walk and lunch.

It was the German leader’s first visit to China since his government adopted a strategy last year that defined the Asian power as a “partner, competitor and systemic rival ,” calling on Germany to reduce its dependency on Chinese goods.

Germany’s economy shrank last year, and its weaknesses have exposed a reliance on China for growth. Energy prices have risen because of the war in Ukraine, which has been facilitated by Beijing’s support for the Kremlin. German companies have pushed for more access to China and complained that they face unfair competition .

The chancellor visited German companies with extensive investments in China and met with trade representatives and officials in the sprawling industrial metropolis of Chongqing in China’s southwest and in Shanghai and Beijing.

At a talk with a group of students in Shanghai on Monday, Mr. Scholz fielded a question from a student who planned to study in Germany this year, who said he was “really worried” because the country had partially legalized cannabis. “When you study in Berlin, you can run around the whole time and never meet anyone who does that,” the chancellor assured him.

But he also used the platform to push more serious messages about trade. “Competition must be fair,” Mr. Scholz told the students. “We want a level playing field,” he said.

Mr. Scholz’s trip was an example of the difficult dance that Germany is trying to do: maintaining economic ties with China while managing U.S. pressure to align itself more closely with Washington against Beijing.

In his meetings, Mr. Scholz highlighted Germany’s commitment to doing business with China, but he also warned that Beijing had to curb the flood of Chinese goods into Europe. At the same time, he expressed reservations about the European Union’s investigations into China’s use of subsidies for green technology industries, saying that any discussion about trade must be based on fairness.

“This must be done from a position of self-confident competitiveness and not from protectionist motives,” Mr. Scholz told reporters on Monday.

China’s manufacturing push in green sectors like electric cars and solar panels has touched off trade disputes with Europe and the United States, where such industries have also received government support. But with 5,000 German companies active in the Chinese market, Germany stands to lose more than many of its European partners would if Beijing were to retaliate against the European Union.

“If the E.U. goes too hard against China, we could expect countermeasures and this would be a catastrophe for us,” said Maximilian Butek, the executive director of the German Chamber of Commerce in China.

“For us it’s extremely important that the Chinese market remains open,” he said.

In his meeting with Mr. Xi, Mr. Scholz indicated that Russia’s war on Ukraine and its arms buildup were high on his agenda. “They directly affect our core interests. Indirectly, they damage the entire international order,” he said in opening remarks at the meeting, a transcript of which was provided by Mr. Scholz’s office.

Despite pressing the issue with Mr. Xi, he did not appear to win the commitment that he had sought from the Chinese leader to take part in an international conference for Ukraine planned in June. Germany had hoped that China could use its influence over Russia to help work toward a peace agreement.

Germany would also like China stop selling goods to Russia that have potential uses on the battlefield, and Mr. Scholz told reporters that he had brought up the issue in his meeting. “The point has been made,” he said. “There can be no misunderstanding about how we see things.”

China is hoping to drive a wedge between Europe and the United States by courting leaders such as Mr. Scholz. State media reports depicted his visit as demonstrating the strength of China’s relations with Europe, playing up its economic ties with Germany.

In his opening remarks to Mr. Scholz, Mr. Xi said cooperation between China and Germany, which have the second- and third-largest economies, was beneficial to the world, a remark that could be read as directed at those who have urged Berlin to distance itself from Beijing.

“The two countries should view and develop bilateral relations from a long-term and strategic perspective and work together to inject more stability and certainty into the world,” Mr. Xi told Mr. Scholz, emphasizing the importance of seeking “common ground.”

Beijing is sure to welcome the message that German businesses are committed to China. The Asian giant is trying to court foreign investment to reinvigorate its economy, which has faltered because of a housing slowdown. Some Western businesses and investors have also been rattled by Mr. Xi’s emphasis on national security, which they regard as making it riskier to operate in the country.

From China’s perspective, Germany may be its best hope of delaying or watering down any trade restrictions from Europe, said Noah Barkin, a senior adviser in the China practice at the Rhodium Group, a research firm.

German carmakers have invested billions of dollars in China, and much of their revenue comes from there. Many worry that if the European Commission imposes higher tariffs on Chinese exports, and Beijing retaliates, German businesses will suffer most.

Chinese officials “know that German companies are heavily invested and they use that politically to influence political decision making in Berlin,” Mr. Barkin said.

Germany’s biggest companies, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz and BASF, have large operations in China and strong, effective lobbies in Berlin, Mr. Barkin added. Executives from those companies, along with several others, traveled with Mr. Scholz to China.

“The supply chain in China is stuffed with German goods,” said Joerg Wuttke, a former president of the E.U. Chamber of Commerce in China. “If China has a price war with Germany, then no one will make money anymore.”

Mr. Scholz also brought along the German ministers for agriculture, the environment and transportation, officials who experts said would be particularly interested in working with China.

“You set an agenda with these three ministers, the tonality is overall a cooperative one, these are areas that we want to work on,” said Janka Oertel, director of the Asia Program at the European Council on Foreign Relations.

Chinese officials, for their part, have brushed off the European accusations of unfair trading practices, calling them groundless and an act of “ typical protectionism .” They have hinted that they could retaliate for any actions taken by the European Union, saying that China was “strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes” its investigations.

In an interview with the German newspaper Handelsblatt, Wu Ken, China’s ambassador to Germany, said the competitive edge of Chinese electric vehicles “relies on innovation, not subsidies.”

“The challenge faced by developed countries lies more in the fact that Chinese companies are more efficient,” the ambassador said.

Vivian Wang contributed reporting from Beijing and Zixu Wang from Hong Kong.

Alexandra Stevenson is the Shanghai bureau chief for The Times, reporting on China’s economy and society. More about Alexandra Stevenson

Melissa Eddy is based in Berlin and reports on Germany’s politics, businesses and its economy. More about Melissa Eddy

2024 Volvo China Open Green Drive initiative

In cooperation with the European Tour Group’s ‘Green Drive’ initiative, the 2024 Volvo China Open will implement a number of activities to emphasize sustainability throughout the event. The key areas of focus of this campaign include green transportation, waste reduction, environmentally friendly catering, inclusivity and accessibility, and community legacy. Together these activities will help the tournament continue to push the boundaries of sustainability for golf events.

Low Emission Transportation

Eco friendly transportation has consistently been a cornerstone of sustainability efforts at the Volvo China Open. Last year upon the resumption of the tournament, the organizing committee facilitated shuttle bus services for fans, staff, and media using clean energy buses. This year, additional shuttle services will exclusively feature thethe Volvo EM90, the company's first ever fully electric premium MPV, further reducing carbon emissions throughout the event.

Plastic Waste Reduction

The 2023 Volvo China Open marked the inaugural year of a successful collaboration with Bluewater, Sweden’s leader in water purification technology. In a concerted effort to reduce plastic waste, the tournament prohibited the sale of single-use plastics on-site. Instead, Bluewater installed 17 water purification stations throughout the venue, providing complimentary water to tens of thousands of fans, athletes, and staff. This initiative resulted in an estimated distribution of 130,000 liters of water and prevented 260,000 half-liter plastic water bottles from contributing to environmental pollution. As the tournament eagerly returns to the DP World Tour this year, the number of water stations will be increased to 21, complemented by the addition of a new water wall feature. Furthermore, only eco-friendly cups will be available to spectators, further enhancing our commitment to sustainability.

Green Catering

Adhering to the principles of the 'Green Drive' initiative, all food and beverages served at this year's Volvo China Open will be sourced exclusively from local seasonal ingredients. Our menu selection will prioritize sustainability, offering vegetarian and halal options to cater to diverse dietary preferences. In our commitment to minimizing waste, any food surplus generated during the event will be composted, while all containers utilized will be made from recyclable and biodegradable materials.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

One of the central pillars of the 'Green Drive' initiative is to foster inclusivity within the game of golf, ensuring access for all individuals regardless of gender, age, or disabilities. This year's Volvo China Open, hosted at the Hidden Grace Golf Club in Shenzhen, remains committed to this ethos, striving to make the tournament open and accessible to everyone. Efforts are underway to enhance the venue's accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Moreover, the tournament is expanding its social outreach initiatives, including local school programs and collaborations with the Shenzhen Metro Volunteer Federation. These concerted efforts aim to ensure that this year's tournament is even more inclusive and welcoming to all.

Community Legacy

The Volvo China Open is dedicated to contributing to the local community through various means. As the largest golf tournament in China, it attracts numerous spectators, generating significant economic benefits for the city of Shenzhen and particularly the Longgang district. The organizing committee prioritizes local sourcing of raw materials, further bolstering the region's economy. Additionally, the tournament provides employment opportunities for many local residents, fostering the acquisition of new skills and professional development. Importantly, the event's impact extends beyond the duration of a single week, contributing to long-term sustainable development goals in the community.

The European Tour Group’s ‘Green Drive’ initiative is a robust commitment to addressing priority issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, air and ocean pollution, and sustainable and ethical procurement. Launched on World Environment Day, June 5, 2021, as part of the overarching Corporate Social Responsibility program “Golf for Good”, the Green Drive aligns with the United Nations’ “The Decade of Action” and aims to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2040. The initiative is supported by the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf (GEO), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability in golf. The Green Drive’s approach to climate action aligns directly with The Paris Agreement and the UN Sport for Climate Framework. The initiative focuses on key areas such as fostering nature, conserving resources, social responsibility and value, and climate action.

In line with the 'Green Drive' initiative, the Volvo China Open remains committed to enhancing its established sustainability endeavors throughout the event. By implementing a diverse array of initiatives, the tournament aims to fulfill and potentially surpass the ambitious standards set by the European Tour Group.

"Since 2021, we've really embedded green and sustainable development principles into every aspect of our event planning, both during and after the event. We've seen some tangible progress towards making the event more sustainable," shared Michel Zhao, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Volvo China Open. "Now, as we move forward, we're at a crucial stage. How we build on our successes and push things further really tests our entire team, especially in areas like providing eco-friendly catering, ensuring fairness and inclusivity, and boosting local prosperity. It's not just about what we do internally, but also about garnering support from the wider community. However, I'm confident that with the guidance of the European Tour Group's 'Green Drive’ initiative, we can overcome any challenges and deliver outcomes that we can all be proud of."

The Masters 2024: By the numbers

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Private Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

See the colosseum and ancient rome like a vip, the temple of caesar, and more.

Looking for the ultimate private Colosseum experience? This in-depth tour will make you the envy of other Colosseum visitors, with a privately guided exploration of the ancient Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Join your expert local guide as you step through the infamous Flavian Amphitheater to stand where battles once raged, explore the tiers where Rome’s elite once sat, and see the places where ancient Roman society once thrived.

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After meeting your guide near the Colosseo metro stop, you'll take a short stroll to a special entrance into the mighty Colosseum. You'll skip the line to the Colosseum and step inside an ancient world, before ascending to see the first and second tiers of the ancient stadium. Along the way, your guide will tell stories of the battles, animal hunts, public executions, and astounding mock sea battles that once took place here.

Your private tour doesn't end at the Colosseum, as your guide leads you on a fascinating walking tour of the ancient Roman Forum and up to historic Palatine Hill. With a range of start times to suit your Rome plans, it's the best way for your private group or family to experience this iconic arena!

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Please note that depending on the assigned entry time for the Colosseum, your tour might enter the Roman Forum first and end in the Colosseum.

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Travel back in time as you trace the footsteps of gladiators in the Flavian Amphitheater. After skipping the line to enter the Colosseum with your private guide, you will access the 2nd level to get a bird's eye view of this 2,000 year old structure.

Facing death at the hands of ferocious human or animal opponents, gladiators fought surrounded by 60,000 screaming spectators. It's a unique chance to imagine the fear and adrenaline that competitors must have felt so many years ago. See where emperors sat and learn the rules of the gladiatorial games for both competitors and spectators. Learn why the ancient amphitheater was named the Colosseum, plus many more interesting facts. You'll spend an amazing 1.5 hours exploring the top attraction in Rome with your expert Roman guide.

This product includes an entry ticket to the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill, for which our cost is 18 Euro per person.

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Not far from the Colosseum sits the Roman Forum, and your private guide will lead you through these ancient ruins on a guided walking tour. This Roman archaeological site was once the location of downtown ancient Rome. You'll visit some of the most famous Roman Forum buildings including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, the Roman Senate House, and more. Re-live ancient history as you walk down the same roads taken by famous Roman emperors and philosophers.

Climb Palatine Hill

From the ancient downtown, your guide will lead you to a place we like to think of as the Beverly Hills of Ancient Rome. Climb the Palatine Hill and take in the views over Circus Maximus. You'll explore the 2,000 year old palaces and learn stories of Rome's rich and famous. This awe-inspiring area of towering pine trees, majestic ruins, and unparalleled views were where Romulus was said to have founded Rome in 753 BC.

By the end of your 3-hour private tour, you'll leave the Colosseum and Forum with a camera full of incredible pictures and a mind full of knowledge about life in ancient Rome.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience of being taken back 2000 years in this 3 hour tour of some of the most historic places on the planet. John, our tour guide, was superb. His knowledge of the history was incredible but so was his ability to tell stories which really captured the essence of the time. He started by asking if we were ready to go back 2000 years, then did exactly that. He brought the whole thing to life as we journeyed through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. We almost didn’t want to return to the present day. This really was the best tour we have ever experienced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Government-issued ID for entrance to the Colosseum. Archaeological sites have uneven terrain so wear comfortable sneakers. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle during the hot summer months. If you want to remain in the Forum after your tour, bringing a light snack is recommended.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

This private tour is your best bet if you have concerns about navigating the Colosseum. Our private tours offer more flexibility in terms of pace and special accommodations. Just get in touch before your tour if there's something we should know!

What happens if it rains?

We run our Colosseum tours rain or shine. If rainfall is extremely heavy, the Colosseum management sometimes closes the restricted areas for safety reasons.

Will my tour time change?

Yes, the start time of your tour is likely to change. Please keep your day open. Your final start time will be sent 5 days before the date of your tour.

Does this tour include access to the Colosseum Underground/Dungeons?

This tour does not include the Colosseum Underground, but we do offer a small group tour with access to the Underground.

I don't see any availability. Can I still book a private tour?

Just get in touch with us, we'll do our best to accommodate your group. Our contact information is at the bottom of this page.

Does the Colosseum ever close to the public?

Sometimes the Colosseum closes access to the more restricted areas with little notice. This usually happens in cases of heavy rainfall or an emergency repair. If this happens, we will visit other areas of the Colosseum, and the tour will continue with the same duration.

Can I cancel if my schedule changes?

No. Private Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill is a non-refundable tour.

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