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: 2025-10-17T09:30:00
End: 2025-10-17T12:00:00
Location: Rome

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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Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience

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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

(11,531)

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.

Rachel

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Firstly, our guide was fantastic!!! We was a group of 4 people. Tour was suppose to last a couple hours and lasted around 4 😊 our guide (unfortunately I've forgotten his name) was extremely informative, enthusiastic and friendly. The colosseum was busy, but didn't feel claustrophobia, plenty of photo opportunities as well! Palentine hill and the Roman Forum was spectacular. This tour was the highlight of our trip and certainly was worth the visit. What an extraordinary place.

Lala

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

September 15, 2025 A heartfelt thank you to our very charismatic and enthusiastic guide Mahmouth. For several hours he gave us a whole history lesson. Very well documented, he captured our attention and made us imagine and live the stage battles. Brilliant experience, I recommend it to everyone! Many greetings from Romania (ancient Dacia)! :) As our guide said "all roads lead to Rome" I hope that next time I will also see the basement of the Colosseum! Until next time!

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

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)

Timed entry to the Colosseum

Headsets

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

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What our guests say
Christina
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide was a dream! He was considerate, courteous and shared his vast knowledge of Rome and its history with us. It couldn't have been better. Thank you for that.
Sentaurens
Sep 2025
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5/5
We had a great time thanks to our guide Gil, who was full of humor and patience given the crowds and the lack of respect shown by some of the other guides.
Ben
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great tour, very informative with an excellent and knowledgeable host. Well worth visiting the arena level at the Colosseum.
Rachel
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Firstly, our guide was fantastic!!! We was a group of 4 people. Tour was suppose to last a couple hours and lasted around 4 😊 our guide (unfortunately I've forgotten his name) was extremely informative, enthusiastic and friendly. The colosseum was busy, but didn't feel claustrophobia, plenty of photo opportunities as well! Palentine hill and the Roman Forum was spectacular. This tour was the highlight of our trip and certainly was worth the visit. What an extraordinary place.
Lala
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
September 15, 2025 A heartfelt thank you to our very charismatic and enthusiastic guide Mahmouth. For several hours he gave us a whole history lesson. Very well documented, he captured our attention and made us imagine and live the stage battles. Brilliant experience, I recommend it to everyone! Many greetings from Romania (ancient Dacia)! :) As our guide said "all roads lead to Rome" I hope that next time I will also see the basement of the Colosseum! Until next time!

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

Monday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

Palatine Hill

Monday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

Roman Forum

Monday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

Colosseum arena tours

Monday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

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.