Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Group Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the timeless wonders of Ancient Rome on a small-group Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour with special access to the Colosseum Arena. Walk through the most iconic landmarks of the Eternal City, from the legendary amphitheater and its impressive arena floor—once the stage of gladiatorial combat—to the hill where Rome was founded and the Forum that shaped the Roman Empire.
Led by an expert English-speaking guide, this 3-hour experience offers an in-depth journey into Roman history, enriched with captivating stories, historical insights, and engaging commentary. Enjoy a refined and immersive exploration of Rome’s most celebrated archaeological sites, designed for travelers who value quality, insight, and a memorable cultural experience in an intimate group setting.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Ticket price: Adult 24€ - Children (under18) 0 €
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.
Costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
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.
Not suitablefor travelers with mobility impairments
What To Expect
Colosseum
If you truly want to immerse yourself in the Eternal City’s millennia of history, there is no better place to start than the Colosseum Arena Floor. Not only will you be following in the footsteps of gladiators, you’ll also get a 360° panorama from where it was possible to see all 50,000 blood-thirsty spectators with a brilliantly executed narrative from a passionate guide.
Roman Forum
The roman Forum also known Forum Romanum is a plaza surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient Rome governments buildings at the center of the city. Originally a marketplace, the citizens of the ancient city referred to this place as the Forum Magnum. Dive yourself in the ancient culture to learn the way of life Rome’s predecessors lived.
Options
English Tour
What‘s Included
Colosseum, entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person - children under 18 free))
Official Tour Guide
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Special access to the Arena Floor area of the Colosseum.
Colosseum Headsets
The tunnels beneath the Colosseum
Any private expenses
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.
Reviews
342 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable, professional, attentive.
Roam63501908692,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessandro is an amazing guide. She shared all her knowledge in a very professional manor and her dedication to her visitors is very attentive. I highly recommend her for this tour.
What a fabulous experience!
299lucyd,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrada was fantastic, friendly and so informative. Her passion was contagious and so captivating. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and it made our trip to Rome - thank you!
Informative and humorous to her of the Colosseum
Y5288PTdanielp,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide David was excellent. He kept things light and humorous, gave us interesting information, but did not go so deep as to become overwhelming. I recommend this tour if you’d like a fairly quick but insightful look into the history of the Colosseum and Roman in general.
Fantastic tour and tour guide!
wendsthegreat,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour!!! I loved loved our tour guide. She was so knowledgeable, funny, passionate about history, and even gave us her grandmothers lasagna recipe at the end of the tour as a keepsake! 🥰 it was the best to get the historical context but also have time for pictures and some fun facts! Would highly recommend!
Great guided tour in Rome
juliesjollyhols,Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Raul was excellent. Knowledgable, good pace, willing to answer questions - very approachable. Good head set ensuring we could hear all commentary. Would definitely recommend
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Aspiemom15,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Radu! It was a bit more crowded than we expected but Radu still made it fun and extremely informative. His passion for history was refreshing to see along with his great sense of humor. Definitely worth it!
Buyer Beware
Francis F,Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00Where to begin....First, the headset Equipment provided did not work for most of the trip. This was suppose to be a English guided tour but the guide had a heavy italian accent. Everyone in our group struggled to hear or understand what was being said the entire tour. We started with 24 people and were down to 11 by the end as most people give up and left the tour early. I would definitely not reccomend city tours to anyone as this was basically a high priced rip off.
Excellent
tchernovskaiap,Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadia was an excellent guide. Passionate and who could answer all our questions! I highly recommend this excursion is a splendor!
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465thibaultd,Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent visit with our guide Nadia on July 27, 2024. We loved his explanations and the time spent at the questions we had.
David Battaglino is a rock star
PBJAustin,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Back in 2017 I was in Rome, and I was lucky enough to be on a tour guided by David Battaglino. I've probably taken 1,000+ tours in various parts of the world, and I might remember 5 of the guides I've ever met. David is among the small handful of guides I do remember. On my 2024 trip to Rome, I made a point of being on David's Colosseum tour. It was even more fun than the last time. He is very informative and he keeps the attention of the group, not just with his knowledge but also with his sense of humor. If you want a tour that's both fun and educational, sign up with David and you won't regret it. You'll learn a great deal of history and have many good laughs along the way.
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