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.
The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
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.
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
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.
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.
English
Portuguese
Entrance tickets and Guide
German
French
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
Special Underground Access
Undergound Access + Arena : Small group Tour Max 7 people with special underground access Duration: 3 hours
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.
Reviews
8,737 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I can't forget
jisahna,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great! one place wanderful in the word
Bait and switch.
Mike B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We were charged and signed up for a full areana tour of the coliseum. While we did get the other areas that is not what we wanted most. The night before we were told “all of a sudden” they are not allowing in any tour operator. NOT TRUE. We went on our own and there were more tour operators than individuals. They must have lost their license but we paid prime for a VERY subprime experience. They offered 20% off portion, a joke and honestly, with the quality of our guide, it was best to not listen to him. I would look local and stay away from Viator. By the time they warned us about our tour not being guided it was the night before and too late to cancel. I emailed but never heard back, surprise.
Exceptional Tour Guide
hector m,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The colosseum tour was fantastic. It was a wonderful experience. Tatiana is the best tour guide we have had. My children and wife loved her. From the first minute we noticed the knowledge and passion she has, she explained to us with detail, books, and experience. I would highly recommend her. She is full of knowledge and knew how to transfer that information to all of us and kept us engaged. Great personality, we had the greatest time. The people where to redeem the voucher and sticker were not helpful and rude. Luckily we had Tatiana who got the stickers for us. The change of time created issue with us for other tour we had already scheduled. Wish you would have given us 48 hours notice for the time change.
The stuff everyone wants to see, but not necessarily the best experience doing so
ThreeStarDave,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A decent introductory tour to the locations (Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum) covered. EXPERIENCE COST - In retrospect, it felt a bit pricey for what we got from it. I feel like tickets + a good guide book would have served just as well and far more flexible. LENGTH OF VISIT - This got a little dicey. The tour officially started 90 minutes before our entry time for the Colosseum, so clearly we were starting at the Forum end of things. It still took over half an hour to get through the admission line into the Forum. Once there it felt like we barely scratched the surface of the location, and it remains the place I most want to travel to in depth. The Palatine Hill part was even sketchier. We walked through it largely to get back over to the Colosseum. The Colosseum we had more than enough time for. That part of the "tour" was unguided, though; we received a note from the tour operator (Show Me Italy) the day before that the Colosseum was not letting guides (or their guides) onto the premises, so basically we got some brief facts while walking toward the Colosseum, then were allowed to visit on our own. (Top advice for the Colosseum on your own: there is a large map on the ground level after you pass all the screening that shows the route they want you to take. Plan on taking that route, because it's difficult to double back and visit something you missed the first time. It's doable, and the Colosseum staff will open up barriers to let you do so ... but there is definitely a recommended course.) TOUR GUIDE - Friendly and interesting, but he didn't have enough material at hand to cover the delays getting in and still give us fresh info was we rushed through the Forum (we heard about the Vestal Virgins passing judgment at the Colosseum a dozen times as we went). Our guide had a pretty thick accent, so it wasn't always easy to follow what he was saying. On the other hand, he did answer questions put to him, and answered them well. CROWD SIZE - This was a "semi-private" tour, so we had only 10. That worked out pretty decent and flexibly. The crowds at the venues, particularly in the Forum and especially at the Colosseum, were pretty bad. IN RETROSPECT: I might have instead dealt with the Forum/Palatine as a separate trip, taking much more time to visit the various locations. The Colosseum is a must-see, but also kind of a once-see, and that point came to us pretty quickly as we circled around. I'm not sure that having a tour guide added a whole lot to our experience, especially given the time imbalance.
Great day at the sites...
Sheeba M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day at the sites with a very good tour guide. We saw everything we wanted to see. Try a great experience!
Did not get the experience we paid for
Lori B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour time changed to earlier. We arrived at new time only to stand for over an hour in the heat. When the tour did start it was not what we paid for. We paid for guided colosseum with arena floor and only got entrance ticket. Sergio our guide for the forum was good.
Fantastic!!
Kerry S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a well done tour with a tremendous amount of information. We highly recommend this tour. Great job!
This was very well organized, I did the English tour at 5 pm on Saturday May 23. Such a great guide.
Scott H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was so knowledgeable and took her time.
It was utter chaos.
Loraine S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was given a sticker for a group which didn't exist. The guide for the replacement group never turned up. It was utter chaos. Just go in by yourselves , we were told.
Great tour! We had...
Beverly r,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! We had someone who was walking with a cane in our group, and the tour guide went at a manageable pace for everyone with lots of breaks!
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