Colosseum Arena Floor Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Live Guide
Overview
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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 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‘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
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Portuguese
English
German
Reviews
250 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was excellent,...
John F,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was excellent, very informative. Having a skip the line ticket was wonderful as it was very crowded. She was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Great experience but longer than expected
Mackenzie R,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our tour guide Maria was very knowledgeable about the Colosseum and Rome in general. While she did have many interesting facts to share, some were not relevant to the experience and bordered on taking away from the experience. The tour was advertised as being about 2.5 hours to cover the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill. After 3 hours we had only made it through the Colosseum and ultimately had to leave the group early as to not miss other activities we had planned. The Colosseum itself was incredible and definitely worth a visit, but the tour did get to be a bit drawn out.
Great tour
Dana S,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed our tour a lot. Our tour guide Humi (known of her yellow glove:) made it special. It definitely worth to get this tour to skip the lines and to hear all the history. Colosseum is definitely the highlight of our stay in Rome!
Best tour for the Colosseum, Roman forum and Palatine hill
Lauren R,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This experience was truly incredible! The check-in process was smooth and straightforward; we were quickly guided to the staff in red jackets who checked us in. After that, we easily found our tour group by spotting others with the same orange stickers we were given. Our guide, Lorenzo, was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and made the tour feel just right in terms of pace—not too fast, not too slow. I highly recommend opting for the full experience as it offers a thorough and enriching exploration. The tour concluded at the Roman Forum, where we had the opportunity to continue exploring at our own pace, making for a truly memorable day.
Best Day Ever!
Jenny S,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing experience!! One of my favorite things I’ve ever done. My whole family loved it. Super interesting and beautiful. Our guide Max was fantastic. He is super funny, charming, knowledgeable and made the experience perfect! You definitely want him as your guide.
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