Guided Tours

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour
Start: 2026-09-24T14:00:00
End: 2026-09-24T17:00:00
Location: Rome

Glimpse the Roman Empire as you tour the Colosseum, its fighting pit, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide and priority entry.

4.5/5(12,389)

Elisavet P

Family

Verified booking

Last week

We were a family of 4 and we enjoyed the visit at evey part of the tour. The group was small, around 10 people, which was easy for us to move along the site and keep pace. Our guide was very friendly, had knowledge and explained everything making connections and using examples to make it undertandable to everyone.. He was open to questions and told us to ask anything that we would like to know more about. The Roman forum was magnificent as well, we walkwd around it making stops to have afurther look to what needed to be marked. Of course, it s a huge market and because it was August it was to hard for is ro climb the aPalatine hill at 40 degrees . Definately the Colosseum was my favorite in Rome.

Daniel F

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

Great informative tour that led us through the Colesseom and into the arena floor. It was amazing to stand there and look up at the stands and imagine what it once would have been like. Following this we went into the Forum, and saw more of the ancient city's ruins. The guide was informative and provided headsets so that you could clearly hear what was being said. He provided small details that you wouldn't usually get which made the experience great.

Susan G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Despite the heat & the crowds, Giuseppe our guide, knew just where to take us to make the most of the views of The Roman Forum & the shade. He was very knowledgeable & answered all of my extra questions. We were amazed at the vast city that had been preserved in the centre of town. Highly recommend adding Palatine Hill to The Colosseum tour

Iris S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The guide was great! We especially loved all the little facts and stories he shared along the way. You could really feel his passion for what he was telling us, which made it so much more interesting and enjoyable. It’s always nice to learn new things from someone who genuinely loves what they do. Highly recommended!

Jayne S

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Wonderful and amazing guided to with our guide Giuseppe. His knowledge of Rome, the Colosseum and Forum was inspiring. It was so nice to be lead through our 3 hour visit, by someone with so much passion for the subject. Really nice guy and wonderful visit, to this beautiful place. Highly recommend

Susan S

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Crowds were as expected but our guide Milo was fantastic! We made it through lines easily with his guidance. We were very impressed with his knowledge of Rome from every timeline. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend the tour!

Avoid long waits at on-site sales counters and head straight to the entrance with timed access—so you can make the most of your visit.

Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.

Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.

Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.

Choose your group size: up to 25 for value, 15 for better interaction, or just 7 for the most personalized, immersive Arena experience.

Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum

Special access guided tour of Arena Floor

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)

Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)

Semi-private group of max 7 people (as per option selected)

Timed entry to the Colosseum

Headsets

Access to the Imperial Fora

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Susan G
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
Despite the heat the tour was amazing, loads of interesting information from our guide. Having been on our own previously taking a tour with a guide is so worth it.
Nolwenn G
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
I really enjoyed this very comprehensive guided tour. It is definitely worth it to understand ancient life. I recommend it 100%.
Rachel R
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Our amazing guide was knowledgeable, and open to questions from our group of 10 which she answered effortlessly and informatively.
Elisavet P
Family
Verified booking
Last week
We were a family of 4 and we enjoyed the visit at evey part of the tour. The group was small, around 10 people, which was easy for us to move along the site and keep pace. Our guide was very friendly, had knowledge and explained everything making connections and using examples to make it undertandable to everyone.. He was open to questions and told us to ask anything that we would like to know more about. The Roman forum was magnificent as well, we walkwd around it making stops to have afurther look to what needed to be marked. Of course, it s a huge market and because it was August it was to hard for is ro climb the aPalatine hill at 40 degrees . Definately the Colosseum was my favorite in Rome.
Daniel F
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
Great informative tour that led us through the Colesseom and into the arena floor. It was amazing to stand there and look up at the stands and imagine what it once would have been like. Following this we went into the Forum, and saw more of the ancient city's ruins. The guide was informative and provided headsets so that you could clearly hear what was being said. He provided small details that you wouldn't usually get which made the experience great.

Getting started

Meet your guide and breeze past the queues with timed entry. After a quick security check, step into the Colosseum and get ready to travel back in time.

What to expect

The Colosseum – the epic stage of ancient gladiatorial battles – is yours to explore. Follow your expert guide through the seating rows where thousands once gathered, and visit the museum on Level 2, showcasing artifacts from the Colosseum’s past.

Then, step onto the Arena Floor—an exclusive vantage point that most visitors don’t get to see. Stand where gladiators once fought, looking up at the towering ruins from the very heart of the amphitheater.

After your Colosseum experience, continue your journey through ancient Rome. Stroll through the ruins of the Roman Forum, once the bustling center of Roman life, and ascend Palatine Hill for panoramic views of the city.

Wrapping up

Want a more personal experience? Choose a small group tour (15 guests) for a more interactive deep dive, or opt for a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly adventure.

What to bring

A valid passport or photo ID for all visitors, including minors.

The full name on each ticket (including children) must exactly match the ID shown at entry.

What’s not allowed

Luggage, large bags, pets, smoking, alcohol, drugs, weapons, sharp objects, glass items, sprays, or aerosols.

Electric wheelchairs, prams, and strollers.

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchair users, prams, strollers, or those with mobility issues.

All visitors must pass through a mandatory metal-detector security check.

Additional information

Colosseum tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded.

Meeting time may change—updates will be sent via call or message.

Tours run rain or shine; in heavy rain, some areas may close for safety.

In July and August, tours may be shortened to 2 hours due to heat.

The order of attractions may vary to manage crowds.

There is no timed entrance to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, so queues cannot be skipped, please account for extra time to enter.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.