Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

From EUR 49.9

4.28

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Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step back in time & experience the glory of Ancient Rome with our exclusive Colosseum Arena Tour which also includes a deep dive into the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. This is your chance to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors & senators uncovering the secrets of Rome’s most iconic landmarks.

Colosseum Arena Floor: enter through the Gladiator’s Arch, the same passage where fallen warriors were carried out after battle.

Step onto the restricted Arena Floor, where gladiators once faced life-or-death battles. Feel the adrenaline as you imagine the roar of 50,000 spectators & the clash of swords echoing.

Explore Palatine Hill & the Roman Forum: visit Palatine Hill, the birthplace of the Roman Empire, explore with your guide the ruins of imperial palaces. Step in the Roman Forum, where senators once debated the fate of Rome. Marvel at the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus & Vestal Virgins' House, learning fascinating stories.

Included: a passionate expert Guide!

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Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please Add the full name of each participant (including children) to your reservation. If names are wrong and entry is denied, we cannot provide a refund

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 the tour 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

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide (only for guided tour option)

Entrance to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2,44 per person)

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 (If option selected)

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

Tickets with audioguide

Digital Audioguide App: Book this option to benefit from entry tickets and digital Audioguide App.

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

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

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

Reviews

4.28

4,882 reviews

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Poor Communication
Eduardo Q,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
1.00
It was a bit chaotic during check in. We were instructed to go to the wrong group and by the time we came back, our original group had already left. We tried multiple times to reach to the host but have been met with silence.
Huge disappointment & last minute let down by tour supplier!
Tanya P,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Cancel & book yourself directly with Colloseum if you still can, because supplier/ Viator won't refund you when they change the time last minute, even if you are not able to make their new time. Absolutely shocking experience with Vivicos International Travel. They whatsapp'd me after 7pm the night before to change my previously confirmed tour time, then ignored my response messages explaining that I couldn't make the new time and ignored my plea asking for other alternative times if they couldn't honor the original time they had already confirmed and taken my money for. They only responded the following morning 9am to say they couldn't help and that I should contact Viator directly for a refund, which they knew they would reject anyway. On the Viator platform, this supplier offers Colloseum Guided Tour times every half an hour, while the Colloseum only offers/ allows tours at specific times & ranges for far fewer than 30min frequencies. I was travelling with a large group of people, and many of us booked this tour (seperately) and were all treated to the same inconsiderate changes of times from what we had all previously booked and confirmed. This was not an isolated incident, they accept bookings for times that don't even exist and/ or take over capacity and then make it the guests problem. Read the other reviews for this tour and other similar tours offered by same supplier on Viator and you will see that this treatment is the norm. I wish I had taken the reviews seriously. I am shocked that a platform like Viator still entertains suppliers like this and allows them to get away with it.
not serious
Raul S,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Although I asked if small children paid admission, you told me they did. At the coliseum itself, they told me that children under 2 don't pay and that children under 25 also get discounts. I've asked for a refund, and I hope they honor it.
Scam
Martin S,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Don’t book with this company. They will change the tour time and not give your money back. Took my money and ran!
Audio guide versus Guided tours
Scarlett D,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was really good since I payed less for the audio guide. But I believe I would have learned more if I had gone with a human guide.