Things to do in Rome

I'd like to share my personal experience from a trip I took in June. It was incredibly difficult to book tickets for the Colosseum through the official website, so I spent a long time searching on a platform before I found this tour. Initially, I wanted a tour with a live guide, but the group fees were too expensive. So, I opted for a package that included an app-based audio guide instead (because my trip was planned at the last minute). This tour doesn't have a live guide. When you arrive at the site, you scan a QR code, and a Chinese-language tour guide (you need to download the POP guide app beforehand) will be available on your phone. The process involves arriving early at a shop near the Colosseum to exchange your voucher with a staff member. They will give you a physical ticket and the QR code for the audio guide. Once you have your ticket, you can head to the Colosseum. Since there's a scheduled entry time, you can arrive 15 minutes early, which is roughly your admission time. Look for staff members wearing yellow vests at the entrance, and after entering, you'll go through a security check. Although the platform mentioned skip-the-line access, I visited on a weekday and didn't have to wait long in line, only for the security check. (Customer service confirmed that this package does include skip-the-line service after the security check). After exploring the Colosseum, you can take a break outside before re-entering the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. (These have different entrances; there are three entrances to choose from here). It took me about 4-5 hours to walk through all three areas; they are truly vast. Overall, I think it was a good experience, and the customer service from the official platform was quite responsive when I communicated with them previously. Additionally, I've included my previous conversation with customer service below, where I had questions about this package. I didn't understand what "does not include the arena floor" meant at first, and customer service clarified it for me. You might find it helpful: "Does not include the arena floor" means you cannot walk to the very center of the arena, the ground level where gladiators used to fight. The main difference between the two options is the "viewing location": Your package (without the arena floor): You stand in the spectator stands (1st-2nd levels) and get a bird's-eye view of the entire interior of the arena and the underground area. This offers the most magnificent photo angles. Package with the arena floor: You can also walk onto the central wooden stage. So, even though my package didn't include walking onto the central stage (it was cheaper...), I could still see the entire Colosseum, which I thought was great. Just wanted to share that for your reference.

Eddy is the most amazing guide! He is equal parts of knowledgeable and humourous. His detailed explanations helped us to appreciate the centuries of history, culture and art that is preserved in the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. I would definitely recommend paying more to get a guided experience! It's well worth it!

The Pantheon is a magnificent structure where you can find the Raphaelo’s tomb or remains, Emmanuel and many others. As always price is double what it cost at the entrance but you skip the line to buy the ticket that can be 30-45 min wait time plus time of entry. For this particular ticket you need to swap the voucher for papr tichets at Piazza Navona info center 8 min walk from the Pantheon.

We bought the tickets to skip the queue but there was no queue in the early morning in January. However, the lift access was worth it cause the steps was quite high, therefore was harder to climb. Thanks to no crowd, we took our time up on the dome and taking photos. The architecture , the art works and the views were just amazing amazing. There is a little gift shop on top of the basilica which offers nice presents for loved ones.

Great tour, Favio was such an amazing tour guide, full of stories and very knowledgeable. The only thing is the meeting spot can be a bit confusing, we got lost but did managed to turn up just in time. Otherwise, enjoyable tour.

After not being able to get official tickets for the Colloseum we decided we will get a tour booked with a guide through Klook. Our tour guide Patrizia from EcoArt Travel was lovely and so knowledgeable! It was nice to be able to just relax and have a guide to listen to while you are walking through the colloseum, roman forum and palatine hill. There is enough time to take pictures and a couple stops to fill up your water bottle. Can recommend and would book again!

I did the night walking tour with carpe diem tour. it was absolutely amazing! our guide Maham is so well versed and she gave us a lot of bite sized knowledge and interesting facts about the city. I love how passionate she is about her job! she also introduced the nice places to visit and go to! love it and would recommend everyone to book this tour!

Amazing tour and very knowledgeable tour guides, Alessandro has many stories to tell which is fun. Great experience as well to see the ruins of Pompeii and listen to history as told by Dimytrio (sorry if I spell the name wrong). Sorrento is a beautiful place and an absolute joy to wander around. Over all an exceptional tour.

Rome feels like one giant open-air museum—absolutely amazing! I managed to visit all the major tourist spots, and getting around was easy with the many hop-on hop-off buses available. Just make sure to wear comfortable shoes, because you’ll be doing a lot of walking!