Colosseum Arena Floor Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

4.8 (53 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English, Italian, Spanish
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Stand on the restricted Colosseum Arena Floor where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators.

Explore three icons of Ancient Rome — the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill — in one guided experience.

Bring the ruins to life with an expert licensed guide, uncovering stories of gladiators, emperors and everyday Romans.

Choose your ideal group experience: Small Group Max 20, Semi-Private Max 8, Private Group or Underground & Arena access.

Enjoy reserved admission with entrance tickets included, making your visit smoother and easier.

See Ancient Rome differently, with historical context and storytelling that help you imagine the city at the height of the Roman Empire.

Options

Arena Floor - Spanish Max 8

Semi Private- Spanish Max 8: Small-group Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill tour with a Spanish-speaking licensed guide.
Duration: 3 hours

Arena Private Guided Tour

Private English Guided Tour: Private tour of the Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with a licensed private guide.
Duration: 3 hours

Arena Floor Semi-Private Tour

Premium Arena Semi-Private: Book and enjoy our popular semi-private English-guided tour of the Colosseum Arena Floor
Duration: 3 hours

Underground & Arena Access

Skip-the-Line: Explore the Colosseum Underground & Arena Floor with an expert licensed guide.
Duration: 3 hours

Arena English Guided Tour

English Guided Tour: Explore the Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with an expert licensed guide.
Duration: 3 hours

What's included

  • Access to Colosseum Arena (€24 value)
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 value). Remaining price covers all other services
  • Headset provided for clear audio throughout the tour
  • Access to Roman Forum
  • Access to Palatine Hill
  • Skip-the-line reserved entrance
  • Colosseum Underground access, if the Underground option is selected
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and beverages
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to expect

  1. Colosseum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your journey at the Colosseum, the most iconic monument of Ancient Rome. Enter with your licensed guide and discover how this extraordinary amphitheater was built, how its spectacles were organized, and what life was like for the gladiators who fought before tens of thousands of spectators.

    With the Arena Floor option, step onto the restricted Arena Floor and experience the Colosseum from the perspective of the fighters who once entered the arena.

    Your guide will bring the monument to life through stories of Roman engineering, politics, entertainment, emperors and gladiators.
  2. Roman Forum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to the Roman Forum, once the political, religious and commercial heart of Ancient Rome.

    Walk among the remains of temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and public buildings while your guide explains how the Forum functioned at the height of the Roman Empire.

    Hear fascinating stories of emperors, senators, political intrigue, public ceremonies and everyday Roman life as you explore one of the ancient world's most important archaeological sites.
  3. Palatine Hill
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Complete your journey on Palatine Hill, one of Rome's legendary Seven Hills and the place traditionally associated with the founding of the city.

    Explore the remains of magnificent imperial palaces where Roman emperors once lived and enjoy panoramic views over the Roman Forum and the ancient city.

    Your guide will explain how Palatine Hill developed from Rome's legendary birthplace into one of the most prestigious residential areas of the Roman Empire.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184, Italy
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End point
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184, Italy
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Additional information

  • 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
  • All guests must provide the full name of each participant at the time of booking and bring a valid ID card (passport or national ID) on the day of the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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