The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access | Semi-Private LivTours Review
- Little Luxe Family Travel
- Jun 25, 2024
- 2 min read
The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access | Semi-Private Tour (max 6)
Short on time? Try the Express tour! Everything you need to know about the Colosseum and tickets to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore at your leisure.
Express Colosseum Gladiators Gate & Arena Floor | Exclusive Semi-Private Tour (max 6)
If you've ever wondered what it's like to strut your stuff like Russell Crowe in Gladiator, LivTours' Colosseum & Roman Forum tour is the ticket to your time-traveling fantasy! This tour doesn’t just open the door to Ancient Rome; it throws you onto the Colosseum’s exclusive arena floor where you can finally live out your gladiatorial dreams without the pesky threat of lions or overly enthusiastic Spartans.
First off, remember to bring your passport. Apparently, the ancient Romans were really big on photo ID. No ID, no entry, and you'll be left wondering if Caesar would’ve let you in with your Costco card.
After breezing through the Gladiator Gate (probably with less fanfare than Maximus but with all the feels), you’ll stand right where the gladiators did. Trust me, it’s impossible not to flex and shout "Are you not entertained?" even if it’s just to your tour group of six. It's a semi-private tour, so there’s a limited audience for your theatrics.
Your expert guide will weave tales of epic battles and Roman shenanigans that make Game of Thrones look like a family picnic. From there, you get a bird's-eye view of the Colosseum’s underground tunnels where the real magic (and mischief) happened. It's like looking into the ancient version of backstage at a rock concert.
And for those wondering, if you can't get those elusive underground tickets, don’t worry—it's not the end of the world. Having done both, you won't be missing out on much. You can see everything you need from the arena floor!
Onward and upward to Caesar’s balcony for more stories and Instagram-worthy views, and then it’s off to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Prepare to be schooled in Rome’s origin stories and the strategy that made it the ancient equivalent of a global superpower. The view from the top? Stunning. Perfect for pretending you’re surveying your dominion or just finding the best spot for a selfie.
Lastly, you’ll wander through the Roman Forum, where the ruins whisper tales of emperors, politics, and parties that would make Gatsby jealous. Your guide will keep you entertained with stories of ancient excess, proving that "Keeping Up with the Romans" would have been the hottest show on HBO.
In short, LivTours delivers an epic adventure that’s both educational and wildly fun. It’s the perfect blend of history, theatrics, and a touch of humor. Don’t forget your passport, and get ready to walk in the footsteps of legends!
