Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Rome, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a few hours exploring Rome’s Colosseum on this guided excursion. After meeting up with a knowledgeable local guide, enjoy guaranteed access to this nearly 2,000 year old amphitheater and learn about the spectacles and gladiatorial contests once held there. Visit the arena floor, then enjoy included entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Experience the history of the Roman Colosseum on this guided tour
- Get an up close view of the floor where gladiators once fought
- Take advantage of included entry to the Forum and Palatine Hill
- Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum with this guided experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Go beyond the standard Colosseum access, with entry to the arena floor.
What's Included
- Audioset
- Live Guide
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Pick up and drop off from Hotel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via delle Terme di Tito, 93, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us in our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93.
End point
- Largo della Salara VecchiaL.go della Salara Vecchia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Itinerary
1
Colosseum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Roman Forum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Arco di Tito
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Palatine Hill
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- In the case of inclement weather (rain, snow, frost…), the arena floor may be closed off without notice. Entry through the gladiators’ gate will not be affected but access onto the arena floor will be prohibited.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed
- Please note that your reservation is not refundable in case of modification or cancellation.
- Please bring a Valid ID Document of all participants in order to enter to the Colosseum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The itinerary is subject to change due to changes in the Colosseum ticket availability.
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
4.1
based on 560 reviews
Andrew_D, May 2026
Make sure you know where to collect the tickets! You miss your time slot, you miss out badly, especially underground Colloseum tour. Be careful of GetyourGuide as they have tours that cancel and you have to scramble to buy other tickets. Which we did but ended up going to wrong meeting point!
Burton_S, May 2026
The tour guide was mainly focused on architecture and the Middle Ages. He said he is an architect. His discussion about the middle age stripping of the coliseum was extremely redundant. I had to use chat gpt afterward to understand the coliseum. Wish I would have just bought tickets and toured myself
Lance_T, May 2026
Enjoyable stroll through Ancient Rome. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for lots of steps/stairs. Beautiful day to enjoy the majesty of the Colosseum, Roman forum and the gardens. Well worth the time.
Nani, Apr 2026
We didn’t do the tour because they canceled on us !!! They were supposed to pick us up at our hotel…they did not. Then wanted us to walk all over to meet them. We did, then it wasn’t the right place they said. Then they were gonna come to us…we waited for a while. And then they just canceled it!! We had been waiting for this tour and were so disappointed! Don’t do this Vespa tour!!!!
PedroJ_B, Apr 2026
Good experience.
Good explanation of the Coliseum and you feel there by going close to the grounds. Recommended
Lisa_d, Apr 2026
Lots of standing in place to listen , but tremendous amount of interesting information .our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Chad_O, Apr 2026
Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Spent the right amount of time throughout tour with very little time waiting in lines
Andria_W, Apr 2026
Good information, was very pricey for what it was though. The guide provided information that most people already knew. He had a thick accent that was a little hard to understand but he was funny :-)
Fleur_Z, Mar 2026
This was an all encompassing tour with LOTS of information. The headphones were super convenient. Ian was knowledgeable.
Shawn_B, Jan 2026
It was a great overview of the history and was entertaining. I would recommend this tour for your first trip to the Colosseum.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour and found it both entertaining and informative. Perfect for a first visit to the Colosseum! We hope to see you again soon.
Kathy_J, Jan 2026
Good meeting point very organised. Friendly guide, very knowledgeable. Good experience. The guide spoke a lot about the history of the place and architecture. He know the best spots for views. This is my second time! This experience was better than the first visit
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour. It’s great to hear that our guide’s knowledge, organization, and choice of viewpoints made this second visit even better than the first. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Kel_L, Dec 2025
Check in was easy, well organized. Groups are given a certain color sticker depending on their tour group. The ear pieces were very clear, had good range, and we heard our tour guide without issue. Group size was manageable.
We purchased the arena floor tour and it was surreal. Throughout the entire tour, we received very good historical information and went at a good pace. There was time to catch our breath (some of the stairs going to the top of Palatine Hill were steep) and take photos. The views were fantastic!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour and found the check-in, and group size well organized.
Marilou_D, Nov 2025
It might be a good tour if it was not raining. For most of the time we were just kept in one area maybe because it was raining. We missed to enjoy the site.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the rain affected your experience and limited the time at the site. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you again on a day with better weather so you can fully enjoy the tour.
Deena_K, Nov 2025
Guide walked very quickly and we couldn’t enjoy the sights. The whisper microphones kept going off or picking up other guides different languages. One couple got lost because guide moved so quickly and didn’t ensure her group was together.
Destanee_S, Nov 2025
Alessandro was an extremely informative and knowledgeable guide! He made the tour fun and gave us a lot of archealogical insights throughout each area we visited.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled that Alessandro made your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour fun, informative, and full of archaeological insights. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Andrea_W, Oct 2025
This was a great tour, walking through the Roman Forum & Palatine hill finishing with the Collosseum arena floor entry, we all really enjoyed it!! Our guide Alessandro C was excellent, very knowledgeable throughout the tour, we would very much recommend this experience 😆
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour. Alessandro is delighted to hear that you found him knowledgeable, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
Debbie_E, Oct 2025
Nancy was an excellent tour guide, she was so personable and knowledgeable on our private tour of the Coliseum.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that Nancy made your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour so personable and informative. We truly appreciate your feedback!
Curtis_C, Oct 2025
Use this group. Tour and guide was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, cared, and moved an an appropriate pace. Great for my family of 5!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that Alessandro made your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour so informative and enjoyable. We’re glad he kept a great pace for your family and shared such rich history to make the visit truly special!
Shailee_S, Oct 2025
The Guides english accent was difficult to follow and it was hard understanding the details. The tour wasn’t interactive which made the experience stagnant.
Ruth_W, Oct 2025
This is a must see in Rome. It’s full of amazing architecture and full of history. Don’t miss this. George was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the Rome: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill 3 hr Tour and found George to be knowledgeable and helpful. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the history and architecture—definitely a must-see in Rome!
Amy_S, Oct 2025
This experience was the worst waste of time and money most important part of my trip ruined by the worst guide ever.
Cynthia_S, Oct 2025
The tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. This tour was a great way to see the Colosseum and learned some of the history.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Simone_M, Oct 2025
Our guide Alexandria was extremely knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic. He brought the Colosseum to life. We thoroughly enjoyed our and would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Robert_B, Oct 2025
Very informative and enlightening. Be prepared for a lot of standing. along the way. But highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
William_B, Oct 2025
There is a lot of walking and standing, so be prepared. Bring camera for wonderful pictures.
Well informed about the layers of Rome, and history.
Gail_A, Oct 2025
Easy to locate meeting point to pick up tickets, headsets and guide. Lots of information and didn’t skimp on time (actually went for an extra 30 minutes!) Our guide was very knowledgeable, passionate about the topic and considerate of all members of our group regardless of age or mobility. That being said, I would not recommend this 3+hour tour for young children or those with mobility issues. Skip the line entrances to all venues although still has some waiting time at these entrance points as many tours had the same benefit. Overall a great tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We’re delighted that you found the Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour well organized, with an easy-to-locate meeting point and skip-the-line access. It’s wonderful to hear that your guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and considerate of all group members, and that you appreciated the extra time spent exploring the sites. We also value your note about suitability for young children or those with mobility challenges and will keep this in mind for future guests. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience!
Coyette_H, Oct 2025
Great tour with Alessandro! Incredibly informative. Appreciated the smaller group size of this tour.
Judith_S, Oct 2025
Our guide was so helpful, full of a lot of knowledge. Kept a great pace, easy to understand. Would want him again. Thanks Marco!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that Marco made your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour so enjoyable with his knowledge and clear explanations. We’d be delighted to have you join another tour with him in the future!
Theresa_A, Oct 2025
My tour was rescheduled from 230pm to 2pm this time was inconvenient but I got there at 155pm stood in a line to get inside the bldg got out bldg at 205 was told my tour group had left. They gave me tickets to go my tour without a guide came all the way from the U.S.A. and didn't get the experience I was hoping for
Lori_S, Oct 2025
Take water with you and a hat.
This does not include the underground tour.
There are three, show your ticket and ID locations with short lines we had to go through with the group, the day we went. Sept. 29,2025 @11am. 80°
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