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Ancient Roman ruins with arched structures, trees, and a green field, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Circus Maximus

Check out the ruins of an ancient chariot-racing stadium in the middle of modern Rome

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Ioanna,  Greece Greece
25 Feb 2026
Average
It was a bit difficult to find the meeting point. Because of street construction works, we had to ask several times before locating the entrance. Additionally, the GPS audio guide was not very...
It was a bit difficult to find the meeting point. Because of street construction works, we had to ask several times before locating the entrance. Additionally, the GPS audio guide was not very accurate in the Roman area. Apart from that, our overall experience was perfect
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison: Reserved Entrance
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Florin,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
26 Jan 2026
Average
Colosseum is great , a real masterpiece but due to crowds is hard to enjoy it as it should. Also don't understand why couldn't receive some QR coded instead of printed tickets.
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Phil,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
14 Jan 2026
Good
I'm glad we booked our tickets as even in January there were large crowds and the queues were long. There is quite a long walk from the Metro to the Mamertine to collect the tickets and return to...
I'm glad we booked our tickets as even in January there were large crowds and the queues were long. There is quite a long walk from the Metro to the Mamertine to collect the tickets and return to the Colosseum so allow plenty of time,
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison: Reserved Entrance

About: Circus Maximus

The Circus Maximus is an ancient chariot-racing arena located in Rome, Italy. Visitors can be fully immersed in the city's history, and the history of the arena, using state-of-the-art virtual reality and interactive display technology as part of the Circo Maximo Experience.
Circus Maximus
Via del Circo Massimo, 00186, Rome
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