Guided Tours

Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Start: 2025-05-07T16:00:00
End: 2025-05-07T19:00:00
Location: Rome

Tourists exploring the Colosseum arena in Rome with views of ancient architecture.

Visitors with a guide inside the Colosseum Museum

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins - 3 hrs

Guided tour

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

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.

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

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

Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)

Special access to the Colosseum Arena floor

Access to Colosseum tier 1, 2 & Museum

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Headsets

Guided tour of Arena

Access to Underground and upper floors

Hotel transfers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Vicky
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide Paulo was amazing. His knowledge about everything Roman, Rome and Italy was simply astounding. He made the tour enjoyable as well as informative. We came away knowing more than we ever thought we would! I would thoroughly recommend!
Waslet
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Superb tour, interesting and fun. Great guide! Beautiful landscapes, lots of memories! The only downside was that the meeting place was very poorly signposted, so it was a difficult moment.
Paula
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The best part of our tour of the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill was definitely our tour guide. She was knowledgeable and had a great way of delivering her message, even a little joke now and then. The sites are awesome inspiring given their age, construction, and purposes.
Shafik
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
I went on a very cozy, private tour with Marle Robinson, with three other tourists. Marle was amazingly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories from history throughout the experience. She's very sharp and witty, with a lot of funny jokes to keep us engaged. At the same time, she was very attentive to our needs, making sure we remained hydrated, never strayed too far from each other and had ample time to snap a couple of photos. The tour gave us fast track entry to the venues and we were able to coast through the sites swiftly due to the sheer size of the company. It's very clear that our guide is passionate about the topics covered during the tour, being a practising scholar herself. This tour is highly recommended!
Raquel
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our visit to the Colosseum, with access to the arena, the Roman Forum and the Palatine, was an unforgettable experience thanks to our guide Rogelio. His deep knowledge, passion for history and engaging way of relating the facts made every corner come alive. He explained clearly, answered all our questions and transported us to the past with fascinating anecdotes. His professionalism and charisma made the tour unique and we recommend Rogelio without hesitation to discover the greatness of ancient Rome!

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

Wear comfortable shoes as this tour requires a fair amount of walking on uneven pathways.

What's not allowed

Luggage and large bags are not permitted in the Colosseum.

Accessibility

The venue is not accessible by wheelchairs, prams/strollers, or baby carriages.

This tour might not be suitable for those with restricted mobility.

Additional information

Rain or shine, this tour won't be canceled. If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.

The order of attractions visited might be subject to change. Your guide will help you navigate all 3 sites daily of the crowds.

As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is impossible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.

For maximum safety, all guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry. Expect to stand in line, this mandatory step cannot be skipped.

Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry. Photo IDs are mandatory for minors and adults.

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.