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: 2025-11-08T09:30:00
End: 2025-11-08T12:00:00
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

(11,718)

Katherine

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The tour guide was really good! He had plenty of historical facts and details about the buildings and peoples of the times. He even showed more things/pictures to highlight the stories. It was a pleasure to listen to a passionate speaker who was also aware of mingeling around between the many other tour groups. So even though there were a LOT of people, our group moved around smoothly. The time went past very rapidly when there was so much to see and so many things to learn. We hope we can find another tour with you again. Thank you for the exciting tour Bogdahn!

John

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We enjoyed our trip to The Colosseum, Palantine Hill and Forum. Our guide was great with a nice sense of humour. He helped us navigate through the various security queues. Even when in the queues, the guide kept providing nuggets of interesting history. Very worthwhile in doing the guided tour and getting on Arena floor of Coloessum. After the 2 1/2 hour tour we could explore the Palatine Hill and Forum. You should allow extra time for this as you really could spend a number of hours there exploring everything.

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.

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
Evelyn
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We had our tour in Rome on Saturday, November 1 at 9:30 am and our guide was simply excellent. He explained every detail with great clarity and knowledge, plus he spoke Spanish that was perfectly understood. He was very friendly and had a great sense of humor, which made the tour even more enjoyable and fun. You can tell he enjoys what he does, we loved the experience and would definitely do it again!
Monlezun
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
This guided tour of the Colosseum and the Forum will remain in our memories for a long time! Paolo was a wonderful guide! Despite the crowds and the rain, he created an imaginary world that transported us back to the Roman Empire. Fascinating, funny and benevolent, thank you Paolo!
Louise
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Overall, it was an amazing experience of such an iconic building and area. No waiting in line which was great. Our guide was a really nice guy, very informative and happy to answer any questions. I would well recommend this company!!
Ordelle
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour was run by a really efficient local Company. The tour guide was excellent. She was an art historian who could shed so much background historical information about the Colosseum and the Roman emperors.
Jose
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The guide's explanations were clear, she gave us a lot of new information, it was essential to have the explanation in our own language so that we could enjoy everything the tour had to offer

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 - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Tuesday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Wednesday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Thursday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Friday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Saturday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Sunday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm

Palatine Hill

Monday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm

Roman Forum

Monday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm

Colosseum arena tours

Monday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Tuesday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Wednesday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Thursday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Friday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Saturday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm
Sunday	08:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:30pm

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.