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 12 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.
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.
Options
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
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
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 12: 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
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
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
6,165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you, Massimo!
paigevargas816,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend & I loved this tour. We almost didn't make it, because we had a hard time getting a cab to arrive at 9:45 for a 10am weekday tour. Massimo was an excellent tour guide! He's very funny, and he taught us how to properly use the nasoni (Italian drinking fountains). The arena portion of the tour was canceled, I believe at the Parco's mandate, so I'm not yet sure how much will be discounted from our tour costs. The guides provide you with a single earphone to use with the receiver to hear the guide speaking, but consider bringing a noise-canceling ear bud for your other ear just in case. Obviously you'll be surrounded by other tours and people, but there was also heavy construction equipment operating directly outside the Forum at the beginning of the tour, so I missed most of what Massimo had to say. This tour was well organized; perhaps a good indicator is receivers/headphones and a thick guidebook with more information that the guide shows to us. I'll try to remember that for future trips. Massimo was wonderful, and I'd say 2 1/2 hours was just the right amount of time, especially in this 100 degree heat.
Excellent tour!!!
Z5299WUbeatrizv,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour!!!!! Paty is a excellent tourist guide!!!! I enjoved the tour a lot !!!! Congratulationes for Paty !!!!
Knowledgeable tour
ChetanMSabnis,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am thankful that I booked guided tour as we could understand history and relevance of the things we saw. Caterina (trust I am able to recollect the name) really took us back in time to experience what would be the actual scene.
Fabulous tour with Caterina
georgieatthedisco,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we toured the colosseum, Roman forum and Paletine hill. Our tour guide Caterina was extremely knowledgeable and interesting, led our group fantastically through blistering heat! She was totally unfazed. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it and her.
10/10 would recommend
natashalQ4135MA,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Katarina was so nice, so informative and so good at explaining the facts. She was so knowledgeable and so engaging, we loved every minute of this tour despite the increasing heat. Would 10/10 recommend this tour!! Very well organised, even the headsets were good.
Family with teenagers touring Colosseum
sophiacK595HF,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour company did a good job confirming and re-confirming details of the tour on both iMessage and WhatsApp. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a good job guiding us through the crowded Colosseum on a very hot day.
Great Tour!
KACE12,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great overview of colosseum and Ancient Rome. Our guide (Alexandria?) was excellent. She battled the heat and kept us as cool as possible while revealing all of the important parts of the colosseum and Ancient Rome. She was very conscientious of the whole group.
Don't trust Viator anymore
Scot T,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I signed up for the arena entrance and they told me it wasn't available after I paid for it. I didn't get a refund yet and when we went on the tour it seems like it was open.
Excellent
807marielm,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed it, and the guide was very kind and knowledgeable.
Amazing experience
Departure55336341068,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable, it was a very fulfilling experience, everything was wonderful.
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