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: 2026-08-31T15:00:00
End: 2026-08-31T17:30:00
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(12,328)

Zachary L

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

We really loved our tour guide Daniella, she was so expressive and brought a lot of personality to the tour! While the Vatican is busy place to visit, she helped make the experience feel not too overwhelming while giving us a rich and detailed tour of everything we were seeing (and there is a lot to see). It is incredibly beautiful and to ensure you get the full history and explanation of everything you are seeing, I can't recommend this tour enough!!

Barry M

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The entire experience was awesome. This was truly a mind blowing event that made my understanding of what I previously read come to life in so many ways. The preservation of the Colosseum is great. It's a busy area and the tours were swamped with excited people absorbing the spectacular event.

Maida D

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

Sonia, our guide, turned out to be very professional and friendly. She was always attentive to each and every member of the group. Her explanations were very clear and full of interesting information. She is undoubtedly a professional who knows her job very well. Thank you,

Jessica C

Solo

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Our guide was super friendly, and definitely knew his stuff! Although limited on time, he highlighted the most interesting and important parts of the Roman forum and colosseum. Entering the arena was worth it too, and I enjoyed how the tour ended there so we could take our time and enjoy the colosseum on our own afterwards. Very grateful that he chose shady spots for us throughout the tour to get some relief from the heat!

Isabelle M

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Polina was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about everything we saw and answered all our questions. She was truly great with the heat wave going on making sure to stop at places to fill up water and keeping us in the shade as we would stop. I would highly recommend this tour as we got to see the arena floor and spent a good amount of time at the Roman forum and palatine hill learning about all the history.

Alfredo R

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

An amazing experience visiting the Colosseum! The tour was comprehensive, well-paced, and packed with fascinating history. What truly made it exceptional was Donatella. Her deep knowledge, warmth, and charm brought the ancient world to life. She shared wonderful details and graphics, and patiently answered every question we had. Thanks to her, it was an unforgettable day. Highly recommended!

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
Zachary L
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
We really loved our tour guide Daniella, she was so expressive and brought a lot of personality to the tour! While the Vatican is busy place to visit, she helped make the experience feel not too overwhelming while giving us a rich and detailed tour of everything we were seeing (and there is a lot to see). It is incredibly beautiful and to ensure you get the full history and explanation of everything you are seeing, I can't recommend this tour enough!!
Barry M
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The entire experience was awesome. This was truly a mind blowing event that made my understanding of what I previously read come to life in so many ways. The preservation of the Colosseum is great. It's a busy area and the tours were swamped with excited people absorbing the spectacular event.
Maida D
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
Sonia, our guide, turned out to be very professional and friendly. She was always attentive to each and every member of the group. Her explanations were very clear and full of interesting information. She is undoubtedly a professional who knows her job very well. Thank you,
Engye B
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was very complete, with a lot of information and the Guide was kind and friendly.
Jessica C
Solo
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Our guide was super friendly, and definitely knew his stuff! Although limited on time, he highlighted the most interesting and important parts of the Roman forum and colosseum. Entering the arena was worth it too, and I enjoyed how the tour ended there so we could take our time and enjoy the colosseum on our own afterwards. Very grateful that he chose shady spots for us throughout the tour to get some relief from the heat!

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.