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
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Jonathan_F, Jul 2026
Alessandro was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. A wonderful tour. Be aware that there are steps and ramos and hills. This tour is NOT for the faint of heart. Lots of walking, 3 full hours in the heat of summer (and we went at 4pm). Come prepared with a water bottle (there are plenty of fountains from which to fill it)! Highly recommend!.
Karen_R, Jul 2026
Amazing! Gulio was an incredible guide. He was informative and engaging and kept the whole group together with ease. Spending extra for the arena floor was well worth it. Would highly recommend!
David_T, Jun 2026
Booking very straightforward and instructions and directions for collecting tickets and meeting Guide and rest of the group were very clear. Our Guide (Astrid) was delightful and had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Colosseum and Forum and other features of Palentine Hill. Perhaps too much information on occasions and an assumption that we were all of the same 'level' and intellect but she was very considerate regarding finding shade in extremely hot conditions. An incredible experience!
Megan_M, Jun 2026
We had an excellent guide. Funny, smart, and kept us all interested on an extremely hot summer day. Though I had wanted the Underground/Full experience tour, it wasn’t available, but I didn’t feel like I missed out on anything. A great way to spend the morning in Rome!
Fiona_S, Jun 2026
Brilliant knowledge and great with all ages from kids to pensioners
Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Lynn_L, Jun 2026
Go early. Gets very crowded. Very hot. Not sure what happened, be we never went underground to the area floor as we thought we were.
Diane_S, Jun 2026
This tour was great, and our guide was fantastic. I learned so much about not just the Colosseum, but the history of Rome, and all those associated with the arena - the emperors, the slaves, the spectators, the animals, and of course the gladiators.
Crystal_W, Jun 2026
This tour was excellent. It encompassed a great deal but our guide was knowledgeable and patient. Even when it started to rain a little, he kept us on track. I would caution that there is a lot of walking and steep steps. But our group did well.
ShannonBell, Jun 2026
This included everything we could ask for regarding the Colosseum – we saw Palatine Hill, the Roman forum (which was actually the most exciting aspect for us), and the Colosseum, which included arena access. We had a headset so we were able to hear the tour guide well, and she was very informative throughout. She also stopped plenty of time so that we could refill water bottles at the many fountains. The arena access led to some amazing photos, and we finished the tour there where we could spend as much time as we wanted inside.
Heather_O, Jun 2026
Lots of walking & people. Tour guide was very knowledgeable & was willing & happy to answer all questions.
Elizabeth_J, Jun 2026
We learned a lot and the tour guide was well versed in the topic. It was a bit of a longer tour than we realized so be prepared to walk, bring water and snacks if you need!
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.
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