Rome: Colosseum Gladiator Arena Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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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

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Palatine Hill

25 minutes • Admission 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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.8

based on 8 reviews

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Good experience

Adrian_A, Jun 2026

Great guide very nice and informative. Tour meeting spot not easy to find with no signage. Overall worth it despite high price

Disappointing Tour

Maria_A, May 2026

It was pouring rain while we were at the Colosseum and Giuseppe was very kind to lend us his umbrella while he got wet. Since this was a private tour and pretty expensive, the tour company should have notified us ahead of time about the weather so we could bring umbrellas/rain jackets. We had both at our hotel and another tour company we have tomorrow has notified us about the weather ahead of time. The weather and our lack of preparation shortened our stay in the Colosseum. Another more important problem we had with this tour is that Giuseppe doesn’t have a good command of English and spoke softly so my husband and I struggled to understand him. At times we didn’t know what he was pointing at, sometimes he walked ahead of us and talked while looking at the floor, so we missed a lot. We’ll have to redo this tour with a different company on our next visit and feel disappointed because the tour was expensive. Gave it 3 stars because Giuseppe lend us his umbrella but the rating should be lower. It was a waste of money.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Visitor, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. While weather conditions are unfortunately beyond our control, we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback has been recorded, and we will review the matter internally. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

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