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
Portuguese
Entrance tickets and Guide
French
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
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
Special Underground Access
Undergound Access + Arena : Small group Tour Max 7 people with special underground access
Duration: 3 hours
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.
English
Reviews
7,408 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Access was great avoiding...
John G,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Access was great avoiding and the interpretive program was outstanding.the guide was very knowledgeable
rushed but still good
459niamhk,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We booked this tour as it had access to the u see ground area - lorenzo our guide was lovely but the tour of the colosseum was far to quick. we had little opportunity to really take it all in or to grab pictures. The tour included the Paletine Hill and the forum which was perhaps why the colosseum was rushed. we enjoyed the tour but it felt very rushed for the money that it cost. Be careful what tour you book if you want to spend the most time at the Colloaeum
Very good tour
Sherpa729120,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience. Guide was awesome, she was very knowledgeable and showed us a great deal and the sites as well as the coliseum.
Good
yasholakshmi k,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Was a very good experience, the guide was knowledgeable and very good.. but dint give enough time to click photos. I mean eacg have travelled from far places, would like to take home some memories..
Top!
669fabrizioc,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was our guide today. What a wonderful personen. So much passion for the city. She took her time to explain everything as good as possible. Hope to get her in future tours.
no
Jim A,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Finding the tour people at the start was frustrating. It was raining and they should have been there on time.
We loved it!
elizabethkJ3884IY,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I took a tour early this January with Sylvia as our guide. She was a fantastic and enthusiastic guide who seemed to very much enjoy her job. Her pacing was perfect and she was attentive to the walking speed of older guests. A little girl in our group had a guide book of the area that was a treasure hunt. She needed to mark off different structures, statues, artwork, etc. found within the Forum and Colosseum. Sylvia was very into helping her locate things and did so while making it engaging for the rest of the group. She also made sure we could use a bathroom mid tour which I appreciated. These are hard to come by in Rome.
Great colosseum tour Jan 2026
leannealston,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, the tour guide was really knowledgeable and interesting. The tour was very well organised and it was easy to find the meet up spot. We had a great time, thank you so much
Guided colosseum and forum and pallentine hill tour
stephen m,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable and very informative tour . First time we’ve done the colosseum , absolutely fascinating . Tour guide was excellent and looked after us very well .
Colosseum forum and palatine hill
James C,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most fabulous, passionate, professional and humorous guide in Patricia. Her local knowledge and delivery brought you in as if you were transported back to the rein of the roman emperors. A great guide and tour.
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