Private Tour of the Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Make the most of your time at the Colosseum in Rome with exclusive access to the arena, an opportunity most visitors miss. Go beyond tour guides to hear the behind-the-scenes story of fighters, spectators and more. Then, climb the ancient stone steps for panoramic views of the amphitheater from above—just as it was in ancient times.
• Stand on the Colosseum arena for a rare, up-close perspective reserved for only a select few visitors.
• A guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is also included for added value.
• The Live DA Guide offers insights you would miss exploring on your own.
• Audio headphones ensure that you don't miss a word of the Guide explanations.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Colosseum
The Colosseum includes the Colosseum tour with access to the arena and access to the second level performance.
Palatine Hill
In the Palatine Hill you can visit the old mansions of the emperors with their beautiful decorations and gigantic spaces.
Options
English
What‘s Included
Access to the exclusive area of the Gladiator Arena
Palatine Hill Tour and the Roman Forum
Entrance fees
Earphones to Hear the Guide
Official Live Guide
Free of charge
Food and Drink
Transport DA/from Attractions
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.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We booked a second tour because this was so good!
Marc P,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve take a zillion tours like this over the years and our guide Eni was the best by far. Perfect English made it easier to focus on what he was saying about the Colosseum. Fun fact, it’s not at all what the movie The Gladiator or any of the other movies depict. Anyhow, Eni was really engaging. Somehow he remembered all 10 of our names in the group immediately and really included everyone by asking questions, including trivia into the mix. He often showed us depictions of Rome in its heyday from the exact same perspective we were standing at in real life. It was so cool and fascinating to learn so much. I’m a moron, so I’m sure I’ve forgotten a lot of it already, but you’re smart I’m sure and will remember a lot more. Book with these guys. Really small groups (max 12), rich story telling and incredibly knowledgeable. Best tour we’ve ever taken. Oh and we immediately booked another tour called ‘Drunken History Rome’ because now we know we picked the right guide.
Fantastic small group Colosseum tour with an excellent guide
G3168VXdavido,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rome. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, easy to understand, and genuinely passionate about the history of the Colosseum. He explained everything in great depth, from how the Colosseum was built and operated to the many events that happened there throughout history. Any questions we asked were answered thoroughly and in an interesting way. He also had a great sense of humour which made the tour really enjoyable and engaging from start to finish. The illustrations and visual aids he showed us along the way were very helpful and made it much easier to imagine what the Colosseum would have looked like in Roman times. One thing we really appreciated was that the tour group was kept fairly small, which made the whole experience feel much more personal and relaxed. We were given radio devices with brand new single-use earbuds, which was a nice touch and meant we could hear everything clearly while walking around. The meeting instructions were very clear and easy to follow, and we were greeted by his wife at the meeting point which made everything straightforward and welcoming. Skipping the queues was a huge bonus, especially in the heat, and the ticket also included access to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum which added great value. Our guide also pointed out places to refill water bottles during the tour, which was very appreciated on such a hot day. Overall, a very friendly, professional, informative, and enjoyable experience. One of the highlights of our trip to Rome.
Wealth of knowledge
Hapylife,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eni guided our small group of 4 and we couldn’t be more pleased. With a small group, we expected the slim-downed version, because of course fewer questions from the group and maybe less conversation. But Eni is a wealth of knowledge, he took the time to explain every detail and had us all very engaged. Great tour with nice people.
Amazing tour!!
katewF692TF,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I had an amazing time on our colosseum tour! Our tour guide was incredible and vastly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend planning a tour with them!
10/10 tour. So informative and Eni and Mada are very nice.
Matt P,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a good time on our tour. Eni and Mada were so nice and Eni provided a very good comprehensive tour. 10/10 recommend
Great Colosseum tour !
melissadH6101IO,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide very knowledgeable and English was excellent and very easy to follow. They were accommodating when an issue arise with the original tour plan.
INCREÍBLE
cristinasP5472NU,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the best part of our Rome trip! Standing on the Colosseum floor was surreal and Eni’s stories brought the arena to life. The views from above were incredible, and the Forum and Palatine Hill made it even better.
Wonderful experience!
152mariaemiliad,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour with Eni, it was the best experience ever! He was very knowledgble and attentive with everyone. We gonna come-back for sure and we’ll book more experiences!
Eni best guide!
K4156FVmariad,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the arena tour with Eni. Was the best tour that we did ever. We will come back for sure! Thank you very much for this experience.
Best Guide in Rome
mariasE2349ZE,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience with the best guide in Rome! Eni was detailed, caring, we highly recommended this tour! Thank you, see you next time!
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