Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Rome, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Save precious vacation time when you book this tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with either an audio guide or a tour guide, so you don't miss out on valuable information. Even better, it includes access to the reconstructed Arena Floor, usually off-limits to the public. After visiting the ancient gladiatorial arena, proceed to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, to recount the story of Rome’s founding.
- Prefer to explore on your own? Opt for the audio-guided tour
- Enjoy a unique perspective of the Colosseum from the arena floor
- Hear stories and insights from your guide you'd otherwise miss
- Morning and afternoon tour times to suit your schedule
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Get arena floor access and benefit from the flexibility to choose a self-guided or guided tour.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (if option selected)
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Pre-purchased tickets to skip the ticket's desk line
- Professional Tour Guide (not included for Audioguide Option)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Santi Cosma e DamianoVia dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1. You will find our staff wearing a light blue vest with our logos. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The tour cannot be joined in case of delays.
End point
- ColosseumP.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Itinerary
1
Colosseum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Palatine Hill
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Roman Forum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please make sure that the names provided EXACTLY MATCH THE NAMES on the passports or ID cards of all participants (children included), otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be denied. A valid ID is required for everyone to enter. Nicknames, missing names, or incorrect first or last names are not accepted by Colosseum guards. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance with this.
- For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
- The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
- Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
- Late arrivals will not be refunded
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
- All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
- Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
- By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
- If you booked the audio guide option, please download the app in advance using Wi-Fi. Once downloaded, it works offline. Earphones are not provided – please bring your own, compatible with your smartphones. Note that older phones may not support the app properly. For bookings after 4:00 PM, you may not have enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can either arrive earlier or visit the Roman Forum the next day.
- If you choose the semi-private option, please note that our tours are designed for up to 7 guests per guide to ensure a personal and immersive experience. Occasionally, to keep families or friends together, the group size may be slightly larger. In other cases, the group may have fewer than 7 participants. This flexibility helps us provide the best possible experience for everyone.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 3,647 reviews
Jason_M, May 2026
Excellent tour, Diego was the best. Very informative and knowledgeable not only about the areas we visited but in overall knowledge. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Diego for making it a great tour!!
Julie_C, May 2026
The check in process was so chaotic. Maybe assigning “group colors” prior to would help? It was very overwhelming, and hard to hear what the instructions were. The tour headsets were awful. Half of them didn’t work, holding up the tour for troubleshooting and replacements…and when they did work, the quality of sound was not good.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Keri_C, May 2026
The operator contacted me 2 days before and cancelled part of our excursion and changed the time. I had no option but to accept this change as there was no availability on other ties at such short notice. The operator told me I need to contact Viator for a partial refund, and Viator say they can’t refund this as the operator has not approved it. Poor service and will not book with Viator again.
Jane_R, May 2026
The tour is a must do but avoid viator as the tour company. I booked my tour 2 months in advance. We were to visit the Vatican on the 30th of April and the Coliseum on May 1, which unbeknownst to me is a major holiday in Italy. One week before my trip they notify me that they have to cancel the coliseum tour due to the holiday. They offered to change it to the 30th. When I replied back to inquire as to why they allowed me to book for May 1, (they should have known it was a holiday) I never received a response. I proceeded to cancel the booking completely. I booked another tour (the same exact one) for the 30th at 4pm in the afternoon. It was supposed to include a tour of walking the arena. Once again 3 days before the tour i receive a message that they have to change the time to 4:30pm and thay it will not include the arena.
jordan_k, Apr 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable and very good guide! He went above and beyond to make sure we knew!
Bianca_D, Apr 2026
It was amazing! I recommend! Seeing Rome with a guide and diving into its history make you understand how great and important this place is for history .
Patricia_V, Apr 2026
The tour is very comprehensive, the meeting point was complicated and we almost arrived late, but the tour was very good.
Michael_R, Apr 2026
Great tour! The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable! She even went out of her way and helped us find our way back to our hotel. Just be prepared to do a lot of walking and lots of stairs! Highly recommended!
Stacy_G, Apr 2026
Words cannot explain this tour. We had a small guided tour which was incredible and our tour guide was amazing and shared so many details about the history. Answered all of our questions. If you can after walk around the area there is so much to see.
Adela_W, Apr 2026
Our guide, Andrew, was amazing and so knowledgeable! It was a cold rainy morning but that didn’t stop any of the exploring or fun. Anyone going should be aware of steep steps, inclines and slippery stones (if raining).
Nancy_M, Apr 2026
Massimo was an excellent tour guide! He was very prepared with fascinating facts about the coliseum and forum and with printed material that brought to life the past. We have visited Rome a number of times and very much regret not having taken a guided tour before. Very much worth the price of admission!!!
Albert_E, Apr 2026
Maximo the tour guide has a very good knowledge of the place and history. I recommend this tour highly.
Christine_M, Apr 2026
Because this is all open here do not go in the middle of summer… We went around springtime and it was extremely hot… Although the experience is amazing… Dress call take plenty of water and stay hydrated… Have an English speaking tour guide
Karla_S, Apr 2026
Francesca, our guide, was fantastic. She was friendly, informative and hilarious. We had such a smooth experience. Definitely recommended.
Tristan_D, Mar 2026
We enjoyed our guide. She was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of great information. However we were very disappointed that we did not get to go to Palantine Hill. It should have been part of the tour but the guild said we didn't have enough time. Not sure how we didn't have enough time when the tour should have been two and a half hours and we were done in 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Norman_S, Mar 2026
A lot to see, well described by the guide who was very helpful and very knowledgeable . I would recommend
Liz_P, Mar 2026
This tour was long. Our guide was very knowledgeable, but it was dragged out too long. The tour could easily be cut in half. We got bored, due to the pace. I’m coming back this fall but won’t be doing this tour. Not worth the time or money.
ks4cf4fqtf, Mar 2026
What a fantastic tour! We opted for the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Colloseum Arena tour and so worth it. Our guide, Diego, was excellent and we received so much information over 3 hours. It was so insightful and we could never have done this justice on our own. We debated over the price but would highly recommend and it was good value for the money.
Frances_S, Mar 2026
Interesting sights! Poor agent recognition, not in attire as indicated in description. Over crowded but expected.
Carla_L, Mar 2026
Great tour. Our guide was informative and didn’t miss anything. All three locations were incredible. Seeing in person what I’ve only read about or seen on TV was breathtaking.
Andrew_O, Mar 2026
Really informative and enjoyable tour.
Skipping the lines is invaluable unless you want to queue for 3hours.
Everyone knows the collaseum but the tour around the Forum was very interesting also.
Highly recommend you book this tour and the numbers were restricted to 15 people and it felt more intimate and the tour guide was excellent also
Julieta_E, Mar 2026
Our guide, Fabio, was phenomenal!! Overall, this was a great experience. Very personable and knowledgeable guide while still super professional
robin_c, Mar 2026
Directions are very confusing and messages greatly delayed. The guide was great and the actual experience very good
Jason_G, Mar 2026
Very informative and lovely tour guide. Would recommend to anyone traveling to this area if you want to learn about Rome and its early days.
Jeff_S, Feb 2026
Well guided tour covering the history behind everything you’re seeing! Paints a clear picture and very engaging!
MELISSA_P, Feb 2026
Great tour! The guide had a great deal of information. I can’t remember her name but she was wonderful. Note to self, wear comfortable shoes !!
Ilaria_C, Feb 2026
Worst organisation ever. Don’t book with this company!!!!!
We were 15 minutes late because of traffic works and we cannot reach the meeting point on time. The guide refused to help us and leave us like 3 idiots behind. We asked to join the group after for the second activity but they don’t even respond our text message and phone calls. They just take the money and don’t even matter were we where. Very sad.
Amberlin_S, Feb 2026
Paola was an exceptional tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic attitude. Paola went at a pace that was manageable for all ages while making sure every pause a guest might need was turned into a knowledgeable moment for all of us! Paola was extremely friendly, happily answered all of our questions, and taught us more than we imagined was possible in a tour of this length. I would definitely book this again if I were to come back, and I recommend that you do the same! If all of their guides are like Paola I promise you won’t be sorry and that it was well worth the money.
Steven_W, Jan 2026
The meeting point was a little unclear. The tour guide was AWESOME! I learned so much from her. She was intelligent and spoke great English. She explained in advance the logistics of the tour and was very patient with everyone especially the elderly. I learned so much!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! This is important for us and will help us improve our tours.
It was a pleasure having you with us and we hope to see you again soon!
William_D, Dec 2025
The time you book is only the time to meet the ticket broker. Our timed entry to the colosseum was two hours and 15 minutes later. This was not explained when we looked at booking nor was it explained after we booked. We only learned of the later entry time when we picked up the tickets. There was no flexibility at all regarding entry time. As a result we could not enter the colosseum as we had to be back at the bus to go back to our ship. We had given ourselves plenty of time to see everything including the Forum and Palatine Hill if we could have entered the colosseum at the time we booked. This was an instance of very poor communication on both Viator's and the tour operators Vivicos Travel and Italy Wonders.
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