Colosseum with Gladiator Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Step into the world of ancient Rome on this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with exclusive access to the Colosseum’s arena floor. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators, hear expert insights from an archaeologist guide, and explore the political and royal heart of the empire. This immersive experience brings Rome’s most important landmarks to life through history, architecture, and firsthand perspectives.

Join a small group and a guide in exploring the arena floor of the Colosseum
Listen to the story of the gladiators, dating back to almost 2,000 years
Explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Forum with exclusive arena floor access
Get headsets for the best experience for your group of six or more ;

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Expert, English-Speaking Guide
Arena Floor Visit
Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 per person.
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Transportation to and from the meeting/end point
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo Corrado Ricci, 43, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.

End point

Colosseum
P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Arco di Tito (Pass By)

Tempio di Saturno (Pass By)

Tempio di Romolo (Pass By)

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.

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 advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
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.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 142 reviews

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Fairly fast paced. There...

Kathaleen_B, Oct 2025

Fairly fast paced. There are a lot of steps to navigate. Not always enough time to snap photos while passing through.

Wonderful tour experience!

Kathy_W, Oct 2025

We had a wonderful time with our guide, Maria. She was super knowledgeable and very accommodating for the diverse crowd in our group. There was not a question she couldn’t answer! I loved her added stories and nuances. The tour itself is awe-inspiring. It’s crazy to walk on the same grounds as the people who lived and served in the Roman forum.

Walking around the Colosseum.

Jodi_h, Sep 2025

Erica was very knowledgeable and funny. She shared a lot of detailed stories about historical events. Thanks

Don't miss this!

Mildred_C, Aug 2025

Beautiful and beyond interesting. The guide Mr. Thompson was fabulous and funny. We enjoyed every minute, and so did scribe in the tour. Everyone kept talking about his amazing the tour was.

Amazing tour with guide...

Samantha_E, Aug 2025

Amazing tour with guide Roberta. The knowledge and passion she presented was above and beyond. The history of this tour is out of this world and having a tour guide with such experience in this field made it exceptional. We highly recommend anybody visiting Rome to make this tour a must.

Excellent tour and tour guide

Aaron_F, May 2025

Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. I would recommend him and this tour for anyone wanting to cover the Forum and Colosseum in one tour.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Aaron, We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time exploring the Colosseum and Forum with your guide. We thank you for your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, The Through Eternity Team

Knowledgeable guide, rushed through Colloseum

Ana_G, Jul 2023

Very knowledgeable guide but rushed us through Colloseum, which is the main attraction. We spent most of the time in the halls and only saw the arena once.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Ana, Thank you for taking time to leave us a review on your Colosseum Tour. It’s great to hear that you thought your guide was very knowledgeable! We do always love to hear that! However, we’re disappointed to hear that you felt the tour to be rushed. If you could kindly contact us at customercare@througheternity.com with the details on the date of your tour, we will be sure to pass along your feedback to our guide and use this as a learning experience. We very much hope you did get home with some great memories of your time in the Eternal City! Thank you again and best regards, Amanda