Rome: Colosseum Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Access

Roman Forum ruins with Ancient columns and Temple remains

Ancient Roman amphitheater interior Rome Italy

Tour group with licensed Guide inside the Colosseum

Gladiator arena view from inside the Colosseum Rome Italy

Tour group with licensed Guide in front of the Colosseum

Rome: Colosseum Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Access

Historic Roman Forum archaeological site Rome Italy

Via dei Fori Imperiali in the Ancient City of Rome

Duration1h

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover the Colosseum and choose the experience that best suits you.

Option 1 - Colosseum Tour (No Arena, No Underground Access)
Enjoy a guided Colosseum 1 hour tour. Continue independently with access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Option 2 – Colosseum Arena Tour (No Underground)
Explore the Colosseum with a professional guide and access the Arena Floor. Continue independently through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Option 3 – Colosseum Underground & Arena Full Experience
Discover the restricted Underground and Arena Floor with a professional guide in a small group. Enjoy a guided visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Option 4 - Audio Experience (No Arena, No Underground Access)
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an offline audio guide. Colosseum, Forum and Palatine tickets included. Staff assist with download. Audio guide valid for 7 days.

Please select the option matching your desired experience. Access and inclusions vary by option.

Options

Colosseum Arena Tour

SEMI-PRIVATE:: Enjoy a guided tour of the Colosseum in a group of up to 12 people, including access to the Arena Floor.
ACCESS ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE:: After the tour, enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently and explore at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Underground access is not included.

COLOSSEUM UNDER FULL TOUR

SEMI-PRIVATE: : Enjoy the full Colosseum experience in a small group of up to 6 people.
ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE: : discover on a guided visit.

Duration: 3 hours: Explore the Colosseum, Arena Floor, restricted Underground and Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with a professional guide

Audio Experience

Audio Experience: Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an offline audio guide on your smartphone. Colosseum ticket include
ACCESS ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE: Audio guide access for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, available on your smartphone. Admission tickets are included.
Colosseum, Forum & Palatine: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill tickets included. No Arena Floor or Underground access.
Duration: 3 hours: The visit takes approximately 3 hours, while the audio guide remains available for up to 7 days.

Colosseum Express Tour

SEMI-PRIVATE: Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the Colosseum in a group of up to 12 people.
ACCESS ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE: After the tour, enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently and explore at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour: Arena Floor and Underground access are not included.

What's included

Option 4 - Audio Experience: Offline audio guide for Colosseum, Forum and Palatine/earphone needed
**ONLY THE ACCESS INCLUDED IN YOUR SELECTED OPTION IS GUARANTEED**
Option 2 – Colosseum Arena Tour : ticket valued at €24/person, including Arena Floor. NO Underground
Option 1 – Colosseum Express Tour: ticket valued at €18/person. No Arena Floor / Underground access.
Option 3 – Colosseum Underground: ticket valued at €24/person, including Underground and Arena Floor

Hotel pickup and drop-off not included.
Food, drinks and gratuities not included.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour option 1 & 2
Access to the Underground — Options 1 and 2 and Access to Arena Floor - Option 1

What to expect

5m

Your tour begins at the meeting point at Via dei Fori Imperiali where you’ll enjoy an introduction to the Colosseum. Meet our staff, receive your tickets and headsets, and get ready for an intimate experience designed to avoid the crowds of standard group tours.
Colosseum
45m · Admission ticket included

With this tickets your exclusive guide will bring you to the Colosseum first and second ring to cover the Best Full Experience inside the Colosseum rich with emperor history, gladiator combat, animal fights, and executions in front of 50,000 spectators.
Roman Forum
Pass by

We offer access to the nearby Roman Forum, so you can explore it at your own pace after the Colosseum tour.
Palatine Hill
Pass by

We offer access to the nearby Palatine Hill, so you can explore it at your own pace after the Colosseum tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Look for the “Trip in Art” flag.
We kindly ask you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.

End point

Your tour concludes within the Colosseum, at the official bookstore.
Then, with the tickets provided, set out at your own pace to discover the Roman Forum and the heights of Palatine Hill.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Full names and ages of all participants are required at the time of booking. Incomplete or incorrect information may result in denied entry.
A valid ID or passport is mandatory. Guests arriving without a valid ID cannot be guaranteed entry.
Option 1 - Colosseum Express Tour (No Arena, No Underground Access): Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person. Arena Floor and Underground access are not included.
Option 2 – Colosseum Arena Tour (No Underground): Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €24 per person, including Arena Floor access. Underground access is not included.
Option 3 – Colosseum Underground Full Tour: Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €24 per person, includes access to the Underground (Hypogeum) and Arena Floor.
A Colosseum reservation fee of €2 per person applies to all options.
The remaining cost of the experience covers the services of an experienced licensed guide, audio devices, reservations, and other tour services.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: Options 1 and 2 include admission for a self-guided visit. Option 3 includes a guided visit.
This tour operates in all weather conditions.
A moderate level of physical fitness is required.
All visitors must pass through a mandatory metal detector security check at the Colosseum.
Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry and may not be accommodated.
Your guide will lead the group during the guided portions of the experience. Access and exit procedures may vary depending on the option selected.
For the 4:50 PM tour: access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill will take place the following day, as the Archaeological Park's last entrance is at 5:45 PM.
Audio Experience option only: our staff at the meeting point will unlock your audio experience with your GetYourGuide booking reference, ready to use.

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.

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