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 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.
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.
What‘s Included
Arena Floor restricted area and Entrance/Gladiator Door
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access valued €24 per person
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Headsets
Official Live Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
German
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
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.
Portuguese
Entrance tickets and Guide
French
Special Underground Access
Undergound Access + Arena : Small group Tour Max 7 people with special underground access
Duration: 3 hours
English
Reviews
7,383 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super experience
Anja R,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very informative tour, the guide was super experienced and had a lot of interesting know-ledge to tell
Excellent experience
lauramM4467OA,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a wonderful tour! Gabriel was so passionate about Roman history, culture and architecture, and was great at pointing out details and answering questions. We had a chance to explore on our own, and Gabriel's recommendations for further Roman treasures (Museo Capitolare and the Monti Market) made our day in Rome truly memorable. Highly recommend
Coliseum tour
Heath H,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is a lot walking, up steps and up the Palatine hill. Make sure to have good walking shoes for this tour.
Colosseum underground Tour
Chris P,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A absolutely amazing. Perfect duration, information overload!! Great pace. Guide spoke excellent english
Fantastic Guide
Ellie N,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous guide, saw everything we wanted too, the history and explanation was brilliant and informative, brought Roman history to life for us, highly recommend
Very informative. ...
david w,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Great guided tour. Would do this again or different tours if I travel to Rome again.
Colosseum and Palatine Hill tour.
Mark D,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Thank you Barbara! She is knowledgeable and informative regarding the artifacts and history. Good pace; well led. No lines!
Fun, Interesting Tour of Rome’s Most Famous Sites
Paul C,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Barbara’s tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill was fun, interesting and informative. Afterward, we read Rick Steve’s summary to add to our experience and realized she had covered his points and more. She also shared depictions of various ruins in their original state. They helped us to visualize the areas as they were over 2,000 years ago. We highly recommend Barbara. PS- There are security staff at multiply points. Several knew Barbara. That helped us cut through some unexpected red tape and stay on schedule.
Interesting and educational
Holly D,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a very nice tour, our guide Ilaria was great, she was very knowledgeable and super friendly and entertaining. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. If you have difficulties walking hills and stairs this might be challenging. I would say the only down point in my opinion is, I would have liked to have a little more time to look at everything (but I do like to check out every detail). All in all, it’s a good tour and would recommend it.
Exceptional
E4919WXmarciaw,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magda, was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable & friendly. Learnt so much & had a great time. Well worth it
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