Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome Guided Semi Private Tour

Rome, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Access areas most visitors never see on this guided tour of the Colosseum, including time on the usually off-limits Arena Floor—where gladiators once fought. Follow your guide through the amphitheater, then continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for extra exploration. Leave with in-depth insight into life in ancient Rome.

Headsets are provided so you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
Check off three historic sites in one seamless tour
Visit areas that many travelers miss out on
Learn more than you would on your own with a guide leading the way

What's Included

Licensed- English speaking guide.
Fully guided visit of the Colosseum
Access to the Colosseum Arena floor
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza del Colosseo
P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet us at the (green souvenir kiosk) outside the lower-level exit of COLOSSEO METRO. Our staff will be holding an "Empire Tour" sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before, and remember to bring a valid ID. Thank you.

End point

Palatine Hill
Via di S. Gregorio, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza del Colosseo, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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.
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 arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour.
Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 5 reviews

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Best Private Tour of the Colosseum - Giovanni

Sam_P, Sep 2025

Giovanni was the best tour guide we’ve had. Non stop informative tour. Very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. Great sense of humor. Highly recommend him! Thanks G!