Landmarks

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Exclusive Arena Floor

Name: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Exclusive Arena Floor
Start: 2026-03-16T16:00:00
End: 2026-03-16T23:00:00
Location: Rome

Visitors exploring the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.

Ancient ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome with surrounding greenery.

Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome, part of the guided tour with arena access.

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Step onto the Arena Floor, where gladiators battled, explore tiered seating and the Museum, then uncover ancient Rome at the Forum & Palatine Hill with an audio guide.

4.5/5

(4,923)

Trabaud

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Magnificent building, wonderful discovery. The originality comes from the fact that you have to wait for someone to arrive at a meeting point 500 meters from the Colosseum to give you the tickets you booked online. It would have been ideal to have them sent directly to my phone!!!

Antonius

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The visit to the Colosseum was impressive. Unfortunately, the use of audiovisual equipment was disappointing. It was unclear which text corresponded to which viewpoint in the Colosseum. The Forum Romanum and the Palatine Hill, on the other hand, were very beautiful.

Nicoló

Jan 2026

Verified booking

These tickets, which I feared would be a rip-off, turned my vacation around. I highly recommend purchasing the Colosseum tickets with access to the Arena because they allow you to visit many secondary museums within the Colosseum archaeological park.

Thomas

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Despite purchasing tickets in advance, we still had to wait around 10 minutes at the Colosseum and around 20 minutes at the Roman Forum. The audio guide is very confusing to use. Next time, I would prefer a guided tour.

Eduardo

Nov 2025

Verified booking

The experience was good, although as we arrived 2 hours before the entrance to the colosseum they did not let us see first the Roman forum and the Palatine before entering the colosseum. And inside the colosseum the organization of the routes are very bad so that if you wanted to go up to the upper floors then when you came down they did not let you go back to visit the part of the arena and outside the colosseum they did not let us enter because we had a full experience ticket.

Duveau

Oct 2025

Verified booking

Access to the Colosseum and the Forums was quick and easy with the HeadOut ticket. However, for the Forums, the audio guide is not easy to follow alongside the site. You get lost! Visiting the Colosseum can be difficult at times, due to the influx of people into the spaces.

Stand where fighter of the Eternal City battled it out—step onto the Arena Floor with exclusive access and see the Colosseum from a gladiator's perspective.

Enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, skipping the usual crowds for a grand, warrior-like entrance into the amphitheater.

Explore level 1 seating and the Museum at level 2, uncovering the history of Rome’s greatest spectacle.

Stroll through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, soaking in the ruins of ancient power at your own pace.

Bring history to life with an offline audio guide, packed with stories and insights to deepen your experience.

Exclusive Arena floor access

Timed entry to Colosseum

Access level 1 & 2 and Museum

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Multilingual audio guide

Live guide

Colosseum underground and upper floor access

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sara
Mar 2026
Verified booking
To be honest it was very nice to see it from the inside but it is nothing too special, i had more expectation but it was nice anyway.. For me visiting the Palatine hill and Roman forum was more worth that entering the Coloseum..
Michael
Mar 2026
Verified booking
It's a quintessential part of everything. Built for that purpose you are just in awe from the moment you step onto the balcony. You really get a sense of the history and the grandness of occasion and power it meant
Fidel
Mar 2026
Verified booking
I found the original meeting spot, but could find the tour guide. No one around would help. Didn't get the access I paided for. And didn't even find the Palatine.
Julie
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Very clear instructions for getting tickets, which then allows for faster access to the Colosseum and Forum. Very nice tours.
Guillermo
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Everything was fabulous, from the moment they picked us up until the end. I would definitely do it again.

Getting started

Arrive at the Colosseum and enter through the exclusive Gladiator’s Gate, skipping the usual crowds. A quick security check ensures smooth entry before you step straight onto the Arena Floor.

What to expect

Colosseum

Rome’s iconic amphitheater, once the stage for legendary gladiator battles and grand spectacles.

Walk onto the Arena Floor for a fighter’s perspective of the amphitheater, standing where history was made.

Explore tier 1 seating and admire the Colosseum’s scale from the vantage point of its spectators.

Head to tier 2 and visit the Museum, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that unravel the Colosseum’s brutal past.

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

The beating heart of ancient Rome, filled with ruins of temples, basilicas, and imperial residences.

Wander through the Roman Forum, where emperors and senators once shaped history.

Climb Palatine Hill for stunning views over the Forum and insight into Rome’s legendary founding.

Wrapping up

Explore at your own pace with an offline audio guide, diving deeper into the rich history of these legendary sites.

Colosseum

Monday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

Palatine Hill

Monday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm

Roman Forum

Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

Colosseum arena tours

Monday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm

What to bring

A valid Photo ID is required for entry. Ensure the name on your booking matches your ID.

Small bags or backpacks are allowed but will go through security screening.

A fully charged smartphone to access the offline audio guide.

Reusable water bottles (empty) that can be refilled inside.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and bulky luggage are not permitted inside the Colosseum.

Sharp objects, weapons, and any hazardous items are strictly prohibited.

Food and beverages, except for water, cannot be brought inside.

Selfie sticks, tripods, and drones are not allowed within the premises.

Accessibility

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill have uneven terrain and staircases, which may be challenging for wheelchair users.

An elevator is available for limited access inside the Colosseum.

Visitors with mobility impairments may require assistance in certain areas, especially at the Forum and Palatine Hill.

Additional Info

Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings—double-check at checkout to avoid issues.

You must arrive at least 15 minutes early as security checks can take 30 minutes or more. Speed up the process by placing phones and other items in your bag or tray for X-ray screening.

Timed priority entry applies only to the Colosseum. The Forum and Palatine Hill tickets remain valid for 24 hours after your selected Colosseum entry time.

There are two entrances: One for the Colosseum and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each site only once and cannot re-enter.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

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

Ticket redemption point

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