Colosseum Arena Floor & Roman Forum Semi-Private Tour (Max 6)

4.6
(38 reviews)
Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

* Semi-Private Group (Max 6 Guests)
Travel in a genuinely small group capped at just six participants, ensuring a more personal experience, easier movement through the sites, and direct interaction with your guide.

* Colosseum Arena Floor Access (Guaranteed)
Enter the Colosseum through the arena entrance and step onto the Arena Floor itself. From here, you’ll gain a clear view into the underground levels while your guide explains how the hypogeum functioned behind the scenes of the games.

* Forum & Palatine Archaeological Area with an Expert Guide
Begin your tour in the Roman Forum and surrounding archaeological area, exploring the political, religious, and social heart of Ancient Rome. Discussion of the Palatine Hill is included, with the route adapted on the day to pacing, crowds, and conditions.

What's Included

Admission to Colosseum Arena through the Gladiator’s Gate
Semi-private group experience (maximum 6 guests)
Licensed expert guide
Timed, reserved entrance tickets
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill admission
Colosseum Underground access is not included. The underground is viewed from the arena floor only.
Hotel pickup or drop-off
Food and drinks are not included in this experience.
Bottled water is not included. Guests are welcome to bring their own water.
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside Colosseum Metro Station, by the Casa dell’Acqua ACEA (green water kiosk). Please arrive 15 minutes early. If arriving from the upper level, follow the red “M” Metro signs down to street level. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pibSMSiWRVqnb6EM7

End point

The tour ends inside the Colosseum. Guests may exit with the guide or remain inside to explore independently after the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Foro Romano

    Roman Forum & Palatine Archaeological Area: Explore the heart of ancient Rome as part of the combined Roman Forum–Palatine Hill archaeological site. Your guide will lead you along key areas of the Forum, explaining daily life, politics, and monuments that shaped Roman civilization, while orienting you within the wider archaeological complex.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Palatine Hill

    Palatine Hill (within the Roman Forum archaeological area): Learn about the legendary origins of Rome and the importance of the Palatine Hill as part of the wider Forum–Palatine complex. Depending on timing, crowd conditions, and group pace, your guide may include viewpoints or areas associated with the Palatine while focusing on storytelling and historical context rather than a full hill climb.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Colosseum

    Arena Floor Access: Enter the Colosseum through a restricted entrance reserved for arena tours and step onto the arena floor, where gladiators once fought. From the arena level, your guide will explain how the underground chambers functioned, with views down into the hypogeum from above. The tour continues through the Colosseum’s interior tiers, focusing on its history, architecture, and spectacles.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Seasonal
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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