Colosseum Arena Floor Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Live Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Take a minute to marvel at one of the world's most iconic monuments, the Colosseum. Our special access tour will let you enter the Colosseum through the 'Gate of Life' walking directly onto the arena floor, just as the gladiators did centuries ago. Once inside, feel the sand under your feet, experience the grandeur of the arena from a gladiator’s perspective and get an up-close view of the underground. Your expert tour guide will bring to life the exciting and shocking events that took place where you now stand, as you wander through arches and climb ancient stone steps, in this magnificent amphitheater.
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
The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
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
Tours will run rain or shine (unless the monument is closed by the officials for safety reasons)
There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
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.
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.
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
With the Colosseum looming large in the background, the excitement and anticipation rise as you get closer and closer to this world-famous landmark. Get a closer look at the incredibly detailed facade as you make your way through the arches and into the magnificent Colosseum, where you can imagine yourself a part of the roaring crowd that once filled the seats.
Roman Forum
Dive deep into ancient history as you explore the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, the birthplace of Rome that is covered with breathtaking ancient architecture. Learn about Rome’s legendary twins, Romulus and Remus, as well Ancient Rome’s beloved Julius Caesar.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fees
Professional Licensed tour guide
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Headsets
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
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
German
French 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
Portuguese
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
Entry ticket + audio guide
Full Experience Arena Special : Self-guided audio tour with access to the Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.
Colosseum Attico Access Tour
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
386 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a difficult time...
Roberta A,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a difficult time finding the correct entrance point for our tickets. Once we were inside the park area and the coloseum the experience was good. The information on the audio was interesting. Be sure to download the audio before the tour while in a wi-fi spot. Depending on your cellphone plan, it could charge you to download. I would prefer the option of using returnable headsets, though. The coloseum turned out to be the perfect place for our daughter’s boyfriend to propose to her! The crowd erupted in applause, when they realized.
Avoid: Using illegal ticket scam
Flowers1432,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Do not use the company. We booked a tour through Viator and were not allowed on the Colloseum floor because of illegal ticketing. Yes, you read that correctly. Apparently, tours need to register as a group and buy tickets as a group. They have been aware of this for months and according to security at the colloseum, have been purposely avoiding the rules /!: buying individual tickets and not registering as a group and pocketing the difference. They have had multiple warnings and security is fed up and not allowing them to run this scam anymore. So we and our entire group had our tickets canceled. The poor tour guide had no idea and also lost money I’m sure. Viator also had no idea until I called and she couldn’t believe it. She kept saying what do you mean the tickets are illegal?? This group has been running a known scam for at least months (and probably years) on unsuspecting tourists and companies like Viator. Many people will never be able to see this place again..and couldn’t go in with a ticket they booked. I can’t stress enough that the security guards at the colloseum said they have been warning this group about this activity for months and asking them to stop and they are still selling invalid/illegal tickets to people. It’s unreal and they need to shut down.
The tour guide could not...
Philip L,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide could not be found and I ended up missing the tour even after trying to contact them over the app, there was no response.
Do Not Recommend!!
Kaitlin L,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I do not recommend taking this tour as it was falsely advertised. We bought a tour with a “live guide”. Listed on the website we were told we would receive a “professional licensed tour guide” and a headset. We did not receive a headset or a tour guide- it was a self guided audio tour. Upon check in, the Show Me Italy employee recommended we reach out since the listing was deceiving. When I reached out, my refund was rejected and they made no attempts at a resolution.
Colosseum tour with Nick
Z9194PYmelissav,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was an amazing guide during the Colosseum tour. I learned so much about the history. Funny and well knowledgeable at the same time which made the tour very pleasant.
Change in contracted hours
R5561LBalessiom,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Fantastic guide Barbara. Demonstrated a lot of knowledge and professionalism. However, due to the show me Italy's rescheduling of the guided visit, which delayed the start by 2 hours, my family and I were unable to stay until the end. We had to get out in a hurry because we had a scheduled visit to the Vatican Museums. I know the ideal is not to schedule 2 attractions with tickets scheduled for the same day, but often we tourists do this to try to gain time.
Fabulous
terridC5550TY,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience guide was very informative and entertaining.
Good value - Confussion over audio
Graham P,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Confusing tour, no mention of needing ear buds for audio tour as audio is provided by a download to your phone. Colosseum impressive.
Take my money, deny me the tour
Steven B,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I booked this tour through the website. I got a receipt from both Viator and the tour company. I showed up on time and the tour company told me that they didn’t have any tickets for me and they should’ve never accepted my reservation because the tour was full. This was our last day in Rome and our number one destination. There was no alternative tour. They promised me compensation and a refund. The compensation was a 15% off coupon at a bad restaurant. And I they have not refunded my money.
Poor
Pam P,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Was not posted correctly. Said it was worth a actually guide and then nothing .. very confusing with the two. Called and complained they did nothing
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