Experience

Colosseum with Arena Floor Access, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

4.50(335)Rome· Ancient city · food · artEnglish11 options

Meet your guide and small group at a central meeting point for your chosen tour time. Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, ensuring a smooth experience with your pre-purchased ticket. Explore the partial reconstruction of the arena floor, gazing up at the tiered ruins above. Listen to your guide's commentary on how the arena was used and imagine the screaming of more than 50,000 citizens from above. Proceed to the second level to get a view from the crowd's perspective while your guide fills you in on more history and culture. This tour allows you to see the Colosseum from its upper tiers to its storied depths. Continue your adventure with a captivating visit to the Roman Forum, where dramatic events unfolded that shaped the course of history and conclude at the top of the Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus.

Languages
English

What's included

Colosseum Entry ticket with Arena (€24)
Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
Semi-private Tour limited to 10 visitors (If Option Selected)
Small Group Tour limited to 15 visitors (If Option Selected)
Special Access to the Colosseum Arena Floor
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Reserved Entrance for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Group Tour limited to 25 visitors (If Option Selected)
English speaking Expert Guide

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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.

Choose a tour option · 11

11 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Semi Private with Arena -1.5h
Arena Floor access: Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with no more than 10 guests. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included admission to continue exploring independently at your own pace after the guided tour. Semi Private with Arena -1.5h
Private Tour up to 3 guests
Duration: 3 hours Private Tour : Private guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena Floor access, including the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, for up to 3 guests.
Semi Private with Arena -3h
Semi Private with Arena: Guided tour of the Colosseum, including the Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 10 guests. Duration: 3 hours
Small Group with Arena -1.5h
Arena Floor access: Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with special access to where gladiators once fought, with no more than 15 guests. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included admission to continue exploring independently at your own pace after the guided tour. Small Group with Arena -1.5h
Private Tour up to 5 guests
Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 5 guests.
Private Tour up to 6 guests
Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 6 guests.

Where you'll be

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