Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
With exclusive access you will enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, walking directly onto the arena floor. Experience the grandeur of the arena from a unique perspective, as you stand where the gladiators once stood, when they walked out to the sounds of thousands of yelling spectators.
Your licensed tour guide will bring to life the exciting and shocking events that took place where you now stand. Enjoy an up-close view of the underground chambers exposed below, wander through the vast corridors, and climb the ancient stone stairs of this magnificent amphitheater, as you learn of its rich history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
• Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
• Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
• No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
• Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
There are mandatory security checks al all entry points to the sites. The wait time time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
What To Expect
Roman Forum
Walk through the heart of ancient Roman public life. From temples to senate buildings, your guide will bring history to life with tales of politics, religion, and daily life in the empire’s bustling center.
Palatine Hill
Explore the legendary birthplace of Rome and stroll through the ruins of imperial palaces. Your guide will reveal the myths, history, and power struggles that unfolded on this sacred hill. Enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Options
Colosseum + Roman Food Tour
Monti Neighbourhood Food Tour: Explore Rome's oldest neighbourhood next to the Colosseum. Local tastings, wine & authentic Roman food. All included. Same Day Combo: Colosseum Arena tour followed by Monti food & wine tour. Same day, all included.
Portuguese
Entrance tickets and Guide
Spanish
English Small Group
Small group Tour -Max 12 Guest: Enhance your Colosseum visit on a semi-private tour with just 12 guests for a more personal and engaging experience.
Spanish Small Group
Small group Tour -Max 12 Guest: Enhance your Colosseum visit on a semi-private tour with just 12 guests for a more personal and engaging experience.
English
German
Special Underground Access
Undergound Access + Arena : Small group Tour Max 7 people with special underground access Duration: 3 hours
French
Colosseum + Pompeii Day Trip
Colosseum + Pompeii & Sorrento: Day 2: Pompeii & Sorrento from Rome. 7:30AM. Archaeologist guide, entry ticket & round-trip transport included. Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Combo: Scenic Amalfi Coast drive with free time in Sorrento. Small group. Book both days together for less.
German Small Group
Small group Tour -Max 12 Guest: Enhance your Colosseum visit on a semi-private tour with just 12 guests for a more personal and engaging experience.
French Small Group
Small group Tour -Max 12 Guest: Max 12 Guest: Enhance your Colosseum visit on a semi-private tour with just 12 guests for a more personal and engaging experi
What‘s Included
Arena Floor restricted area and Entrance/Gladiator Door
Colosseum Entrance with Audio Guide
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access valued €24 per person
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Headsets
Official Live Guide for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
9,141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Last minute change by operator
Celeste D,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00At the last minute the tour group found out that our guide couldn’t go with us in the colosseum which sucked because we really didn’t know what we were looking at most of the time. But she was with us at the Forum and that part was very interesting. We stopped a few times to fill our water bottles and use the restroom. It was a good tour but disappointing that she couldn’t come with us in the colosseum.
Absolutely awful! Tour...
Misti M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Absolutely awful! Tour changed meeting time at last minute, and I did not get the message because I did not have roaming on my cell phone. Missed the tour and had to pay extra to still see sites while I was there. Abysmal!!!!!!!!!!! I would never take again, and I have traveled and toured for decades and NEVER written a review for any tour company before.
Thoroughly wonderful history tour!
Jennifer Z,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fantastic tour guide.really detailed, and riveted our entire group, ages 12-60.
Guides not permitted inside colosseum
168adolfog,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The forum portion of the tour was great. However, we were mostly interested in a guided tour of the colosseum. A couple days before the tour, we received a message that we would not be guided through the colosseum due to the guides being not permitted. We received a 20% discount on the ticket but even then we believe it was overpriced since that was our main interest.
Underwhelming guide
Billy o,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This company cannot take you into the colosseum because they are not authorized by governing body. We had to tour the coloseum on our own, though our guide did try ti help us understand a little of what we would see. Visiting Palantine Hill and the palaces was underwhelming because our guide seem to be more interested in finding shade then walking us through the site with sufficient explanation. We would sit and talk about the site instead of see the site.
Would book again
davidbF9775CZ,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative... guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out many things that are of historical importance that most people would walk by.
The tour guide was great...
Laura M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour guide was great in the forum, but then told us “the coloseum would not allow tour guides inside”. However, there were plenty of your guides inside. We felt that we missed a lot of information about the colloseum
Great tour of Palantine Hill and Colosseum
paulnK748ZT,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable regarding Roman history. Easy to find meeting point. Highly recommend.
While there was a slight...
John C,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00While there was a slight change from having the coliseum tour guided; the overall experience was very positive and it didn’t feel that we missed much. Our tour guide provided excellent information and context for the different Roman sites.
Stay clear
Ronald R,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Was not worth the cost or time. We scheduled a 2:30 pm tour following with a colosseum tour around 4:00 pm. They changed my time on me at the last minute which screwed up the rest of our plans that day. I called and complained and the response I got was there is nothing they could do. Very poorly run operation.
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