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ROME: colosseum gladiator arena forum& palatine guided tour

Rome, Italy
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

A trip to Rome is not complete without a visit to the city center’s most iconic ruins. This private or small-group tour includes a guided visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with the option to include the Colosseum's arena floor. Learn about gladiatorial battles, Roman emperors, the birthplace of the city, and much more as you explore the area with your guide.
  • Explore one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—the Colosseum
  • Upgrade to include tickets to the Colosseum's arena floor
  • Choose from multiple tour times to suit your schedule
  • A private tour means a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • admission fees for colosseum roman forum & palatine hill
  • professional guide
  • Admission to the arena& super forum if option selected
  • Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 per person.
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

    The meeting point in front of the famous bar CAFFÈ ROMA. Adress : largo gaetana agnese 1 Right in front of the bar you will see a tree , where we Will be holding a company sign . We will be there RIGHT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE STARTING OF THE TOUR (NOT EARLIER THAN THAT).

End point

  • Via Celio Vibenna, 2, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Roman Forum

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Palatine Hill

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • - The names provided during booking cannot be altered.
  • - Each participant must present a valid government-issued ID or passport. Failure to do so may result in refusal of entry by security personnel.
  • - The designated meeting time may be subject to change. In such instances, you will receive advance notification via email.
  • - Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions, unless the monument is closed by authorities for safety reasons.
  • - Mandatory security screenings are conducted at all entry points to the sites. During peak times or seasons, the wait time for security checks may be significant and is unrelated to the ticket queue.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 10 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worth Every Penny!!!

Natalie_K, Sep 2025
This was, without question, the best tour I have ever taken. Enri, our guide, was absolutely amazing. His passion for Rome and its history was contagious. The colosseum and Palentine Hill are must-see venues.

Amazing private tour of the Colosseum and underground

Brad_G, Oct 2024
Our tour was really really special. The underground of the Colosseum was so was amazing to see, and our guide Simona was so nice, and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed walking through all the historic galleries while Simona explained the details of each area. This was a 10/10 experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

From $23.36

per person

up to 10 days in advance

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On average, this is booked 15 days in advance.

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