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 THE NAMES YOU PROVIDE HAVE TO MATCH THE IDS OR PASSPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry — and don’t forget to bring valid ID for everyone which is necessary to enter. No nick names nor missing or wrong name and/or last name are admitted by the Coloseum management. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support with this matter.
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 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 chose the audio guide option, please download it ahead of time while connected to Wi-Fi. Once installed, it works without internet. Headphones are not included – please bring your own, suitable for your phone. Kindly note that the app may not work on old phones. For reservations made after 4:00 PM, there may not be enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You’re welcome to start earlier or return the next day to access the Forum.
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
Foro Romano
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 reservation fee (valued at €2,44 per person)
Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide (Not included for audioguide option)
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Official Professional Guide (Not included for audioguide option)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
Semi-Private English Tour
Up to 14: 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
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
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
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
Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Tickets with audioguide Option
Digital Audioguide App: Book this option to benefit from entry tickets and digital Audioguide App. Our host will assist you at the meeting point.
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
Reviews
5,563 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stressed guide
Iris E,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The guide was not in a very pleasant mood. I think she was stressed from the beginning and snapped at a gentleman who asked for clarification regarding her presentation. I think had she not been stressed the rest of the experience would have been pleasant. Recommended company but be wary of guide mood. Rest of staff was great.
Incredible experience our...
Cathy G,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible experience our guide Paola M was wonderful , very informative and kind , gave us lots of interesting facts and clearly loves what she does
A full experience
Laura B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A complete experience. The tours included all areas of the Colesseum. The tour's lady was very good explained the details and history.
Excellent tour conducted...
Catherine C,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour conducted at a good pace around the Forum and amazing Colosseum. Letizia (a native Roman!) was superb. She was enthusiastic, engaging, and very informative. Great stories to explain the history of what we were seeing. Long wait to get into Forum meant we didn’t have time to go up the Palentino Hill. So much more to see - exploring in our own time would be good for a return visit. Having a guide for the first visit was essential.
Good for skip the line tickets
Johanna L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was nice getting skip the line tickets and checking in with the tour company was quick and easy. The audio tour however wasn’t great. Pretty general information and it wasn’t clear how to make it work automatically. My husband found info on YouTube that he said was better.
Beautiful place. Do it on your own or private tour
LamasMD,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Before booking, be aware that the semi-private tour can include up to 14 people. If that’s not what you’re looking for, it’s better to book a more private option. Let me start by saying that the Colosseum (with Arena access), Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum are extraordinary masterpieces. Nothing compares to visiting these historic sites in person—they are simply breathtaking and absolutely worth seeing. That said, the tour experience itself could be improved. At times, the guide stopped in one corner for long explanations, using books or pictures instead of continuing to walk through the sites and pointing out the actual monuments. Given how vast and impressive these areas are, it would be more engaging if explanations were given while walking, allowing the group to cover more of the space and fully experience the surroundings. Overall, the locations themselves are unforgettable and awe-inspiring. With a more dynamic, walk-and-talk approach, this tour could be even better.
Great site to see
charles b,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The meeting is simple, it’s just a little expensive compared to buying a ticket from the ticket office.
Book it! Brilliant
Kerry M,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was Max, he was fabulous, funny friendly & professional. Taking us around Palantine Hill & The Forum, then into the Colesseum. We would Definately recommend booking a guided tour, as it was very informative, plus no waiting in the huge queues to get into the colesseum, it felt a bit special, like vip treatment, at the hands of our brilliant guide, thankyou Max
Crooks!! Do not book fake tour
Yekateri T,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This is a fraudulent company. They left multiple families without a tour. They changed the tour time last minute and didn’t get any confirmation. They refused to give ticket, provide contact info for their operator, accommodate in any way. Their manager was nowhere to be found. Try calling their number—it’s fake. It’s run by some sketchy group of non-Italians. They were nasty and mocking tourists. They take your money and run. Stay away!
Badly organized and horrible customer seevice
Sarah B,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00What I learned on this tour was to never be the nice guy. We went through the first part of the tour, and when it came time to go into the Colosseum, the guide had trouble getting our group through the line so she asked somebody in our group for a ticket in order to facilitate getting us through the line faster, I agreed to give her my daughters. She took the ticket and then disappeared, came back and never gave me the ticket. We walked through the line behind her and the guard stopped us and would not allow my 13-year-old daughter to move into the Colosseum because she did not have a ticket anymore. When I brought this up to the tour guide, she acted as though she had given me the ticket back, but my whole family was with me and 100% guaranteed me that this never happened and we did not get the ticket back. I had to leave with my 13 year old or hold up the whole group. We left and I asked for a partial refund of the tour which I was denied. As a business owner myself I would NEVER treat a customer this way. The fact that it happened is understandable but making it the customers problem and refusing the refund rightfully owed is bad business. I hope Viator takes notice.
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