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 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
French
English
German
Portuguese
Entrance tickets and Guide
Special Underground Access
Undergound Access + Arena : Small group Tour Max 7 people with special underground access
Duration: 3 hours
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
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.
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.
Spanish
Reviews
7,605 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Emma R,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Naomi was very kind and informative. She never made us feel rushed. We would highly recommend the full experience to anyone wishing to visit the Colosseum.
Great Experience
judith b,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booking for a guide and skipping the line is the best way There is still a queue to enter any popular and famous museums or places. But worth it. The tour guide was very good and very helpful so that you can understand the history of such a place.
Excellent guide. Magda...
Jake W,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Magda was so knowledgeable. She shared pertinent and interesting facts without being aggressive or annoying.
Great Tour
Julian S,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Professional, informative, enjoyable and good value. Would definitely recommend to others. Great way to spend a few hours.
Knowledgeable guide and good value
P6063JCdanh,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, guide very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the history of Rome. Good value for money and very glad to be able to skip the long lines waiting at the Coloseum and the Forum.
Claudia J was super...
Anna M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Claudia J was super fabulous! Pace was slow and thorough. She was fun to listen to and educational!!
Alex was a great tour...
Katie M,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was a great tour guide! He was very informative and a great story teller! Would definitely recommend this tour!!
Colosseum arena tour
Lee P,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Colosseum arena floor tour, our guide Martha (sorry if I got this wrong, she was taking the English group at 1000am 28/02/26) she was informative and so knowledgeable about the Colosseum, palatine hill and the roman forum, 5 out of 5 , couldn't recommend this tour enough!!
Amazing tour - amazing guide!
Cole M,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was a wonderful guide who is passionate about the history and time period. She made our tour one to remember and gave all the historical context you could ask for in this amazing site. Would recommend!
Excellent tour
Katherine D,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely day. Our tour guide Alessandro was really knowledgeable and fun. We seen all the highlights of the forum as we made our way over to the colloseum. I would have liked a little more time to wander around the forum. You get a little radio guide and an earpiece but its quite uncomfortable so id recommend taking your own (wired) earphones. The colloseum is magnificent and its truly breathtaking being inside so much ancient history. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome for the first time
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