Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided 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.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Arena Floor restricted area and Entrance/Gladiator Door
Admission Fees
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Headsets
Official Live Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
What To Expect
Colosseum
Step inside the world’s most iconic amphitheater with your expert guide. Learn about the gladiators, emperors, and epic battles that brought this arena to life. Discover hidden details and stories that shaped ancient Rome.
Foro Romano
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.
Options
German
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.
French
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Entrance tickets and Guide
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.
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.
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
Reviews
6,265 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great, very competent guide - great tour!
Jens S,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great, very competent guide who gave us lots of insides into the ancient Rome and who was always good for a joke alongside the subject matter.
Colosseum and forum tour
Donna L,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour gave us access to the Colosseum through the gladiator gate and a chance to see it from that perspective. Amazing! Max was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Worst experience ever with Show Me Italy
Leonardo R,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
1.00During our recent tour of the Colosseum we were extremely disappointed with the audio issues that plagued our experience. The guide's commentary from “Show me Italy” was inaudible leaving us struggling to catch any explanations about the rich history and fascinating details of this iconic site. Instead of immersing ourselves in the stories of gladiators and ancient Rome we found ourselves frustrated and missing out on the very insights we had hoped to gain from the guided tour. To make matters worse, the tour operator, Show me Italy, did not attempt to resolve the problem indicating a lack of care for our experience. What was most insulting was the offer from them of a partial refund of only $31.92 for tickets that cost $212.78, which feels utterly inadequate for the inconvenience we faced. A full refund would be a more appropriate response to such a disappointing tour experience. I wouldn’t recommend anyone booking a tour with Show me Italy you are better off paying the $24 of admittance and going solo rather than overpaying for the guided tour and audio.
Great Tour!
Michelle P,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great time learning about Rome, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with Laura. It was great to get to see the Arena level of the Colosseum and learn about how the fights in the arena really happened. Thank you for a great tour!
The guide was exellant. ...
Michael F,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was exellant. whent out of his way to make sure everyone was not over doing it. Very knowledgeable.
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