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

Colosseum exterior with tourists, part of the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum guided tour in Rome.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Tour group viewing ancient graffiti at Colosseum exhibit, Rome.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.

Duration

2 hr 30 min - 3 hr

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Guided tour

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

4.4/5

(11,323)

Helen Sumner

Helen

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour was fabulous. The tour guide, Victoria, was friendly and very knowledgeable, making our tour very educational. The area was very busy but due to the pre-booked tickets we bypassed all the queues. The tour was expensive and took in the colusseum, the Palestine Hill and the Forum. The tour was approximately 3 hours long. There were toilet stops and plenty of photo taking opportunities. The tour was conducted in English and had a radio set to ensure you could hear the guide at all times. The tour required moderate mobility with a number of steps being involved but generally was easy to manage and inside the colusseum there was an elevator. I can't recommend this tour enough.
Fernando Forniés Revuelta

Fernando

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide, Pedro, did his job wonderfully. The pace we took during the visits was very good and gave time to see everything at ease, with very extensive explanations, but at the same time very simple and enjoyable, suitable for everyone, with touches of humor. We toured the entire Palatine Forum, he gave us many details of everything, also interactive and fun. In the Colosseum, he almost made us feel like gladiators going out to the arena or spectators of the games. We had a great time and would definitely repeat with him as a guide.
Jarle Gunnar Solberg

Jarle

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Really expensive tour, but that's what you get when you don't plan ahead and secure regular tickets. That said - this tour was fantastic! The reason for that was our amazing guide Georgia! She was so professional and full of knowledge. She took great care of our group in the heat and guided us through the three venues with lots of pictures and interesting information! Her English was excellent. Everything was in order with tickets and the waiting time in lines were minimal.
    • Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making 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 between a small group (15 guests) for a more intimate tour or a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from Spain, United States, United Kingdom and over 81 countries have loved this experience

    Allan Harold Holst

    Allan

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Georgia did a fantastic job of guiding us through the Colosseum! Extensive details and many pictures to support her explanations. Great way to spend an afternoon.
    Dave Mills

    Dave

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    our guide was amazing, her knowledge and enthusiasm for Roman history was infectious. I'd recommend this to anyone, we would never have seen so much in the time we had.
    Francesca Kirby-Rose

    Francesca

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Brilliantly organised. Our guide was friendly, easy to understand, very knowledgeable and ever so kind and considerate - especially with the heat. Loved the tour and would highly recommend going as a small group.
    Wim Depypere

    Wim

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Real added value from guide Polina's enthusiasm and expert commentary. Top spots visited that you wouldn't discover otherwise. Very pleasant tour and Colosseum was really great to see from the bottom and top. Highly recommended across the board.
    Ben Rutherford

    Ben

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Colosseum, arena floor, palatine hill and the forum tour at 11am. It was amazing! The guide, (so sorry we didn't catch his name) but he was so knowledgeable, gave plenty opportunity to ask questions, tried to keep us out of the blazing sun were possible. Worth every cent we paid!
  • 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.

  • Colosseum

    Monday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Thursday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Friday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Saturday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Sunday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm

    Palatine Hill

    Monday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm

    Roman Forum

    Monday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm

    Colosseum arena tours

    Monday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
  • 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 instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Photo IDs are mandatory for minors and adults.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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