Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step into the heart of ancient Rome on this exclusive guided tour. Start at the iconic Colosseum, with full access to the Arena Floor. Stand where gladiators once fought and emperors presided over roaring crowds, as your expert guide brings the amphitheater’s thrilling history to life with captivating stories and fascinating insights.
Next, ascend to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to emperors, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Continue to the Roman Forum, the vibrant center of ancient Roman life, and marvel at landmarks such as the Temple of Julius Caesar.
This tour blends exclusive Arena access with expert storytelling for an unforgettable journey through Rome’s most iconic ancient sites.
Book now and walk in the footsteps of legends!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that names provided must exactly match IDs/passports for all participants (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry. Bring valid ID for everyone—no nicknames, missing, or incorrect names/last names allowed.
For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
Please show up at least 15 minutes before to do the check in
Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded
In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
If you select the semi-private option, our tours generally include up to 7 guests per guide for a more personal experience. From time to time, we may adjust the group size to accommodate families or friends traveling together, and some tours may also run with fewer participants. This flexible approach allows us to offer the best experience possible.
The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
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
Roman Forum
Your tours also include the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, which was a bustling center of politics, religion, and social life. Visitors can walk among ruins where emperors, gladiators, and citizens once stood.
Palatine Hill
This tour of Ancient Rome includes a visit to the Palatine Hill, where emperors and wealthy families once lived, offering stunning views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.
What‘s Included
Entrance to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Official Professional Guide
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
French Guided Tour
French Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in French Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Portuguese Guided Tour
Portuguese Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Portuguese Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
English Guided Tour
English Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in English Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Spanish Guided Tour
Spanish Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Spanish Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Semi-Private English Tour
Up to 7: Choose this option to get a Semi-Private tour of the Colosseum with Arena, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in English Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included Attractions: Arena floor, 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum, Roman Forum an Palatine Hill
Reviews
5,981 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour!
lgaskins13,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Massimo was a wonderful guide! Highly recommend!
Wonderful day in Rome
debbies343,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must. Our guide Francesca was great! She was very knowledgeable and very friendly. She gave us so much information, which was good cause I didn’t know a lot about the background of the area. The Coliseum was my favorite. It is an amazing site to see. When in Rome do this tour, you won’t be disappointed
Must do!
Azucena M,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour overall! Would highly recommend! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly it made our tour a wonderful experience.
Informative
Paradise35443776137,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very friendly informative. We really enjoyed our tour
Don’t do it. Do another tour
Erica O,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Not at ALL what I paid for. I booked a full Colloseum tour including the arena floor. I got a 20 minute timed visit of JUST the arena floor. We weren’t able to go up in the seats etc no designated time for photos or anything. the guide was informative but SPEED WALKING through the entire tour. Including Roman forum and Palatine hill. Often several steps ahead of the group and all of us basically running to keep up. Everything felt extremely rushed. For the money I paid I am highly disappointed. The guide seemed to be bartering with the colosseum employees to let us in quicker? Our tour was listed as 1.5 hours but really we only entered colosseum at 840. Really really disappointed considering what I paid for this
Great tour, right length, start in Roman Forum finish at Colosseum
Elaine B,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good to know about the history but doubt I will remember much of it, our guide was every knowledgeable.
Great insight into history
Compass11205471522,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura was our guide and she was great! Funny, super knowledgeable, made sure we, as a group, were always together and just made the experience memorable.
Catarina was awesome, and the place is amazing!
Pablo J,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was excellent, Catarina made us feel like we were living in ancient times, explained everything clearly and with stories to be able to remember them. excellent tour guide!
Great!
D3047AKmartad,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It has been a spectacular visit. Our guide, Carmelo, has been charming and made the visit super enjoyable and entertaining. He shared many anecdotes, which made the visit super dynamic and fun.
Excellent small group tour
519norberth,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mircea Marciu was an excellent guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. Audioguide was helpful. The tour had enough time to see the stops. I would recommend this small group tour.
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