Colosseum Guided Tour with Virtual Reality Experience

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Activity Information

  • Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

    Walking Tours
  • Type of Confirmation

    Instant Confirmation
  • Duration

    3 hours

Overview

A Personal Guided Tour of the Colosseum with VR

Forget about huge groups of people waiting behind the tour guide's flag! All tours will be conducted by a dedicated guide who will be your only companion throughout the experience.

You will hear the story of ancient Rome using the most comprehensive narrative possible while enjoying an unforgettable experience with Virtual Reality glasses to see what the Colosseum looked like 2,000 years ago, how it was built, and how the temples within the Roman Forum were constructed.

Expert Knowledge from a Passionate Historian

Your guide holds a Master's Degree in History and has spent a lifetime studying the ancient world, bringing genuine passion and deep understanding to every stop along the way.

Get ready to discover a wide variety of fascinating stories and little-known facts about Rome's most iconic landmarks, delivered in an engaging and accessible way.

Why Travelers Chose This Tour

This Colosseum guided tour with Virtual Reality stands out for its intimate small-group format, with a maximum of just 10 participants. Unlike standard tours with large crowds following a flag, here you receive personal attention from a passionate historian guide who brings ancient Rome to life.

The VR experience lets you visualize the Colosseum and Roman Forum as they appeared 2,000 years ago, with detailed 3D reconstructions that make history tangible. Combined with skip-the-line access, an app featuring over 100 reconstructions of ancient Rome, and a comprehensive walking itinerary covering the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, and Roman Forum, this tour delivers an experience that goes far beyond a typical sightseeing visit.

What's Included
  • Oculus Go VR equipment
  • Skip the line gate
  • App with 100 3D reconstructions of Ancient Rome
  • Small group - Max 10 people
  • Official Guide in person
What's Excluded
  • Adults will pay 18€ cash each for the tickets to skip the line on the day of the tour.
  • Kids younger than 18yo have a free skip the line passage (no need 18€). Remember to bring an ID

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, Roma RM, Italy
The guide will be standing outside the Metro exit Colosseo holding a MindtheGuide green sign, next to a green stand of souvenirs. The Metro has 2 levels exit: the meeting point is at the lower level exit, same street level of the Colosseum.
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Point of arrival
Fori Imperiali
Rome RM, Italy
The tour ends outside the Roman Forum, nearby Via Cavour.
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What To Expect

Colosseum

Visitors can take a guided tour of the first and second floors of the Colosseum.

1 hour 30 minutes - Entrance ticket included

2
Roma Termini

Arch of Constantine

20 minutes - Free entrance

3
Roma Termini

Visitors learn about the history of the Arch

20 minutes - Entrance ticket included

4
Basilica of Maxentius

Ancient Basilica of Maxentius

10 minutes - Free entrance

Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

Visitors can learn more about the forum's history and explore it on guided tours

30 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Itinerary Map

Additional Info
  • There is public transportation in the vicinity.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  • Travelers should have a certain level of physical fitness.
  • The dress code is smart casual.
  • Please input the full names of all travelers at the time of booking.
  • A voucher not carrying all the travelers' full names presented at the ticket office before entry can lead to entry being denied at the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • This tour takes place rain or shine.
  • A valid passport or ID document of each traveler whose name should match the one attached to the booking shall be required for successful entry at the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refunds will be given for cancellations.

Please review the tour details carefully before completing your booking, as changes or cancellations cannot be accommodated once the purchase is confirmed.

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