Colosseum with Arena Floor Access, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

4.5
(328 reviews)
Rome, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

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
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Food/Beverage

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Largo Gaetana Agnesi

Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.

End point
Palatine Hill

Conclusion Point: Palatine Hill

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Colosseum

    Step into the glory of Ancient Rome as you explore the Colosseum with an expert local guide. Experience exclusive access to the Arena Floor, where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators. Hear the stories behind its legendary spectacles as you discover the amphitheater's remarkable engineering and the fascinating history beyond Hollywood's tales. Longer tour options include additional time exploring the Colosseum, including the second level for spectacular views over this ancient landmark. Guests choosing the 1.5-hour tour option will enjoy a guided visit to the Arena Floor, followed by a guided introduction to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. After the tour concludes, they are free to continue exploring the Colosseum Archaeological Park independently at their own pace with their included admission ticket.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Foro Romano

    After exploring the Colosseum, continue with your guide to the Roman Forum, the political, commercial, and social heart of Ancient Rome. Wander among its remarkable ruins and uncover the temples, basilicas, and monuments where some of history's most important moments took place. For guests choosing the 1.5-hour tour option, enjoy a guided introduction to the Roman Forum before continuing to explore the Colosseum Archaeological Park independently at your own pace with your included admission ticket.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Palatine Hill

    Take a short uphill walk to Palatine Hill for breathtaking views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Discover the legendary birthplace of Rome, where Romulus is said to have founded the city in 753 BC, and explore the remains of the imperial palaces that later became home to Rome's emperors. For guests choosing the 1.5-hour tour option, enjoy a guided introduction before continuing to explore Palatine Hill and the rest of the Colosseum Archaeological Park independently after the tour concludes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
  • Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
  • Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
Supplied by City Wonders Ltd
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Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Viator Plus
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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