Colosseum with Arena Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Hill
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the timeless allure of ancient Rome with our Colosseum Arena Express tour, a dynamic adventure that grants exclusive access to the Colosseum’s arena floor as well as restricted areas and ongoing exhibitions at the Roman Forum. With personalized guidance from our expert, you'll gain an unparalleled perspective on ancient history.
During this exhilarating journey, each step offers an adventure as captivating as it is educational, creating memories that will endure as long as the Colosseum itself.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Feel the weight of history as you step onto the hallowed grounds of the Colosseum’s arena floor, where gladiators once battled for glory. With exclusive access to restricted areas, you'll walk in their footsteps, imagining the roar of the crowds and the clash of swords which took place.
Roman Forum
Your tour guide will escort you to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the echoes of ancient civilization beckon, promising you a deeper understanding of Rome's enduring legacy. Your special ticket gives you acces to some sites not open to the general ticket holders such as: The House of Augustus, The House of Livia, the church of Santa Maria in Antiqua, The Imperial Ramp of Domitian, The Palatine Museum, The Temple of Romulus, The Cryptoporticus of Nero, The Domus Transitoria, The Aula Isiaca and Mattei Loggia and the Curia Iulia [old senate house]
What‘s Included
Group Size of your choice (10, 15 or 24 participants)
Colosseum & Arena Floor entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
Expert, English-speaking Tour Guide
Self-guided Tour of Roman Forum
Access to Colosseum’s Arena Floor Level
Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing
Self-guided Tour of Palatine Hill
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Group with Arena Floor
Group Tour: Group of no more than 24 people.
Semi Private with Arena Floor
Semi Private Tour: Semi Private of no more than 10 people.
Small Group with Arena Floor
Small Group Tour: Small Group of no more than 15 people.
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Visit to the colosseum
U1360AJpetec,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was excellent very knowledgeable funny great experience
Knowledgeable tour guide
T6133SYkirstenc,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized and lead by a guide who was educated in Roman history. My husband and I enjoyed the tour and learned so much.
Bella Roma
mariamT5926FK,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giorgio was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a very detailed tour. He had so many wonderful insights which made the tour even more enjoyable. I'm so very glad my husband and I booked with your team. Thank you
Friendly, fun and sooo knowledgeable
jenniferpF3555FY,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia our tour guide was so friendly, thoughtful and a real treasure trove of expertise! You know you’re in the right hands when your tour guide has a PhD in Archeology!
Guided Colosseum Tour
Wander565684,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good value for the cost of the tour. Our group was fairly large at 24 people, so the pace of the tour was a bit slow. But our guide (David) did an excellent job of herding everyone and explaining in good detail what we were seeing
Rome tour
jenniferdW4979WD,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valerio our tour guide was not only super funny but he was interesting and knowledgeable. We did two tours with City Wonders and will use them again in the future
Awesome
markcL4307OY,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. So much to do so much to take in. Our tour guide has us for three hours straight. He was amazing.
Colosseum
cherylcR5076ER,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leo with city wonders tours was excellent. I learned so much. He was very knowledgeable and courteous. I highly recommend this tour with Leo.
A must do!!
sharonbD64LY,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour experience with Scarlet!! Extremely knowledgeable, fun and interactive. Highly recommended tour.
Packed full of History
Olive54,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Small group which was nice. Our tour guide George was so knowledgeable. He was so full of information and very easy to hear with our ear pieces. The tour packed with so much history you may not get all that out of it if not being in a tour.
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