Guided Group Tour of Colosseum with Arena Floor

Our guide showing the remaining marble in the palace!

Guided Group Tour of Colosseum with Arena Floor

Duration1h - 3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

Step back into Ancient Rome on a small-group tour led by a licensed expert, exploring the Colosseum and Arena, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With fast-track entry and just three immersive hours, you’ll experience the Eternal City’s most iconic sites in depth, without the crowds or the wait.

Begin inside the Colosseum, where stories of gladiators, emperors, and ingenious Roman engineering come to life as you take in panoramic views from above the arena floor. You'll also get the chance to stand on the arena floor where victorious battles were once fought. Continue to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and former home of its emperors, before descending into the Roman Forum, the political, social, and ceremonial heart of the ancient world.

Designed for comfort and insight, this thoughtfully paced tour combines expert storytelling, a smart route, and a small group size for a richer experience. Spaces are limited so book now to discover Ancient Rome at an exceptional value.

Options

Full Arena Tour + Photoshoot

Full Arena Tour + pro photoshoot. Start 1 hour before your tour with a photographer at 5 of the best Colosseum photo spots.
Starting point:
Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Colosseum Arena Tour

Enter the Colosseum Arena floor via the Gate of Death, and visit Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with a guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Small-Group Arena Tour

Discover Ancient Rome & the Colosseum Arena with up to 12 guests for a more personalised tour led by your expert guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What's included

Headphones so you don't miss a word
Arena Floor access available for selected options
Colosseum entry ticket and reservation fee (€20 value)
Marvel at the Colosseum from a unique vantage point
Guided group tour led by a licensed local expert
Priority access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum (if option selected)

Food and Drink
Transportation

What to expect

Colosseum
1h · Admission ticket included

Enter the Colosseum through the historic Porta Libitinaria, known as the Gate of Death. From here, you’ll step onto the Arena floor in the centre of the amphitheatre. Walk in the paths once taken by Roman gladiators as your expert guide shares their stories and explains the events that took place within the Colosseum’s walls.
Palatine Hill
45m · Admission ticket included

Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s seven historic hills, is an important archaeological site. Explore the area traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Rome and the ruins of the Imperial Palace. Your guide will provide context as you see the remains, the surrounding pine trees, and views over the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum.
Roman Forum
45m · Admission ticket included

The political, social, and commercial heart of ancient Rome is the Forum. Walk the historic Roman roads, the Via Sacra and Via Nova, and pass between arches, temples, and other remains. Although only part of the Forum survives today, your guide will provide context and historical insight to help you understand how the space once functioned.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Photoshoot Option Only: Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the Colosseo Metro station. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point and look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs up.

Meeting point

You will find us at the Arch of Constantine. Please use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Arrive 10 minutes early. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds.

End point

The tour will either finish in the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on which monument we start with, where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring the area.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with matching names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Want an upgrade? Check out these other options: Colosseum Arena Group Tour (24pax), Colosseum Arena Small-Group Tour (24pax)

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.

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