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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
6,091 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing guided tour of the Colosseum
37jamelas,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was amazing! Our guide was phenomenal! The only issue is the meeting point in the email did not match the meeting point on the app so we were a bit confused.
Hot Italian
mportwood,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, got a little hot in the day, if you could put th roof back on it would help greatly. Thanks
We loved it
Scenic54424876582,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide mircea marciu was amazing, so insightful and interacted amazingly with everyone, would reccomend
Amazing Colosseum Tour with Fabrizio!
Marisol G,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience on this tour! Fabrizio was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history of Rome. He made the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill come alive with fascinating stories and details that we never would have learned on our own. He kept the tour engaging from start to finish, answered all of our questions, and made sure everyone felt included. His recommendations and insights added so much value to our visit. We left with a much deeper appreciation for Ancient Rome and had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to get Fabrizio as your guide, you’re in for a fantastic experience!
Great experience.
Brad M,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience on the tour. So grateful for the knowledge of our tour guide. They were very caring.
Fantastic experience!
Hilary D,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is definitely worth the cost! We were able to see the entire Roman Forum, Palatine and Colosseum including the arena floor in two and half hours. Our guide Flavia was very knowledgeable and interesting! It was a fabulous experience and we highly recommend it!
Excelent!
mateomed96,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guided tour, i went 2 days on rome, and i was scared to dont find tickets for the colosseum, but everything was fine with them
Excellent Guided tour of the area
advsysal,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flavia was an excellent tour guide, clearly knowledgeable, well experienced, and answered our many questions along the way. I'm very glad that we booked the guided tour as we would have missed so much of the history otherwise, and it was nice to get some of the local opinion of the history. The duration was just right -- though after the tour we did stay in the Colosseum to take some more pictures.
Incredible y magico
Samanta T,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great and our guide was amazing, she knows a lot about the history of this wonderful place, it was amazing
Great tour blemished by missing relative
Y8975IRchristinel,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We unfortunately had a rough tour. It was partially our fault. My relative got lost right at the beginning of the tour- just as we exited the final screening. This caused a big delay for everyone in the group and impatience for all when we finally went through the tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable, prepared, and passionate. She was very professional and caring, too. I would highly recommend her. She was just placed in a very difficult position of losing someone in the group. She did her best to help find my relative, and we felt that. Suggestions for the guides to prevent such unfortunate situations in the future: Have brighter, clearer flags. Do not take them down EVER. Just hand them to someone in the group if you need your hands free, especially if the group circles you and you personally are hard to see. Do not hide groups behind columns, stop directly next to other groups, or go to the side without stating aloud where you are going. "Over here or over to the side" are still not clear enough for people who cannot see you. Be especially careful when passing through screenings. Don't walk off to the side until everyone is out of the screening or ticket check. Also, perhaps warn the group beforehand about what will be screened, so they can be prepared and not fall behind searching for things. We expected our bags to be searched again, but it was our ticket we needed. So, we had to open bags and search for them. While searching, it was hard to see where the group went. Being at the end of the line made it so we were extra delayed in following the group. Finally, giving instructions about "if you lose the group" might also be helpful. It was a shame such a great tour was negatively impacted by getting lost.
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