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
No one should visit the Eternal City without taking in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill—the heart of Ancient Rome. But without a guide, it can be tricky to decode the millennia-old ruins and understand what you’re looking at. Get crucial context that goes beyond the sites’ limited signage during this guided tour, which revisits Rome’s ancient imperial heyday and includes exclusive access to the Colosseum arena floor.
- Experience the history and legacy of Ancient Rome on this guided tour
- Get an up close view of the floor where gladiators once fought at the arena floor
- Choice of morning, midday, and afternoon start times for hassle-free scheduling
- Combined admission tickets are included for a seamless sightseeing package
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, 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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We had the pleasure of having George as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour a pleasure.
I tried to contact the tour operator by phone and through the connection in the App 4 times in the twenty minutes before the you started to get technical assistance, as we were having difficulty getting there- but no one ever responded. We missed the entire tour, and the customer service was nonexistent.
Nancy was great!! She’s very knowledgeable and never a dull moment. Enjoyed that it was a small group. Skipping the long lines had its perks!
This tour includes the arena floor and coliseum, but not the underground. Great guide, well organized. It is a very busy place and not really suitable for those that have mobility challenges. We really enjoyed this tour.
Our tour guide was incredibly educated and informative! Being on the Arena floor of the Colosseum is an incredible experience.
Superb guide, incredibly knowlegable, a fantastic day, amazing sights and an insight into the whole history of the city, ancient and modern.
A lot of walking. Most of the tour is of Palatine hill with less than an hour at the Colosseum. Our guide walked super fast, which was fine for us, but several members got left behind and he had to circle back to get them.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We appreciate you pointing out the walking distance and the time spent at each site, as this helps future guests know what to expect. We’re also sorry that the pace made it difficult for some members of the group to keep up. Ensuring everyone feels comfortable and included throughout the tour is important to us, and we’ll take your comments into consideration as we continue improving our experiences.
Francisco was a GREAT tour guide. Funny and informative. Lots of walking but worth it. The forum and palatine add a lot.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We’re delighted that Francisco made your visit both fun and enriching! His engaging storytelling helps make the history of Ancient Rome come alive. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill offer so much more to discover, and we’re glad you enjoyed exploring these incredible sites despite all the walking. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome soon!
The tour itself was excellent; however, the operator did not include my additional booking and advised me to contact Viator, stating that Viator had not notified them. I contacted Viator, and they confirmed that they had emailed the operator on May 23, five months earlier. My Viator app showed that four tickets had been paid for, but the tour operator’s records listed only three. Both parties blamed each other, and the fourth member of our group was left without a place on the tour.
Ricardo was our tour guide and AMAZING! We got a whole history of Rome and he was so entertaining and did a great job! Super easy to find the meeting spot and communication was awesome.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Sounds like Ricardo made your Roman adventure truly special! We’re thrilled that his storytelling kept you entertained while giving you a deeper understanding of Rome’s incredible past. It’s also great to hear that finding the meeting point. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm with us, and we hope to see you on another tour someday!
Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us ample time at the Colosseum. Th meeting point was a little difficult to find using Google maps but we managed to find it.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
It’s great to know you had a rewarding visit to the Colosseum and could take your time appreciating this incredible landmark! We’re always happy when our guides help bring Rome’s fascinating past to life. We also appreciate you mentioning the difficulty with Google Maps, as making the start of the experience as smooth as possible is important to us. Thank you for choosing to explore Rome with us!
There are huge crowds and some very difficult streets to navigate because of the large stones. The guide had very good visuals and provided lots of interesting information. Because of all the talking from different guides surrounding our group, it was difficult to hear the guide at times. Being aware of this scenario, if the guide spoke up with a louder voice, it would help to hear what he is telling us amid all the other conversations.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found the guide’s explanations and visual materials informative. We understand that the crowds and surrounding noise can sometimes make it challenging to hear everything clearly. Your suggestion about speaking more loudly is very helpful, and we’ll keep it in mind to improve the experience for future guests. We appreciate you joining us and hope you enjoyed discovering the wonders of Ancient Rome!
I didn't understand that this tour didn't include everything at the Colosseum. The underground is not included. Very expensive not to include everything. However, our guide has a masters in art history so she was very knowledgeable. Very interesting history. Had I been better researched, I would have booked directly with the Colosseum or tour provider and included the underground. The ad implied it included everything.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear customer, thank you so much for your review! We truly appreciate your kind comments about your Colosseum tour experience. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates us to continue providing excellent and memorable experiences. Customer service
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!.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We’re delighted to hear that Alessandro made your tour such a memorable experience with his knowledge and engaging storytelling! Thank you also for sharing these helpful tips with future visitors. Exploring the wonders of Ancient Rome is quite an adventure, especially during the summer, so comfortable shoes and plenty of water are definitely essential. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Rome for another amazing experience!
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!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled that Giulio made the tour so engaging and enjoyable while keeping everyone together throughout the visit. The arena floor is certainly a special way to experience the Colosseum, and we’re glad you felt it was worth it. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience in Rome!
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!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted that the booking process was smooth and that Astrid’s passion and extensive knowledge helped make your visit so memorable. We’re also glad she took care to keep everyone comfortable during the heat. We appreciate your comments about the amount of information shared, as guest experiences are very important to us. It’s wonderful to know you had such an incredible time discovering Rome’s remarkable history!
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!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We’re so pleased to hear that you had such a great morning exploring Ancient Rome! It’s wonderful that your guide kept everyone entertained and engaged, even in the summer heat. While we understand you were hoping for the Underground experience, we’re glad the tour still exceeded your expectations and left you with great memories. Thank you for choosing us during your time in Rome!
Brilliant knowledge and great with all ages from kids to pensioners
Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We’re delighted that the guide’s knowledge and ability to engage guests of all ages made the experience so enjoyable. Making history interesting and accessible for everyone is what makes a tour truly special. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again in Rome!
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.
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.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
It’s wonderful to know that the tour gave you such a deeper insight into the world of Ancient Rome! Our guides love bringing the stories of emperors, gladiators, and everyday Romans to life, making these historic places even more meaningful. Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in Rome!
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.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide made the experience both informative and enjoyable, even with a little rain along the way. Exploring Ancient Rome involves quite a bit of walking, so we appreciate you mentioning this for future guests. We hope you left with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation of Rome’s incredible history!
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.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for such a detailed and lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum with arena access. It’s wonderful to know that your guide made the history engaging and ensured everyone could hear clearly and stay comfortable along the way. We’re especially happy you had the chance to capture some fantastic photos and explore the Colosseum at your own pace. We hope you take home unforgettable memories of your time in Rome!
Lots of walking & people. Tour guide was very knowledgeable & was willing & happy to answer all questions.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about the fascinating history of Ancient Rome with our knowledgeable guide. It’s a wonderful way to discover the city, and your helpful tips about staying hydrated and being prepared for a longer walk will certainly benefit future visitors. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you had a memorable time exploring Rome!
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!
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!
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
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.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! Ancient Rome is truly breathtaking, and visiting the Colosseum and Roman Forum is like stepping back in time. A beautiful day, amazing history, and stunning gardens make it an unforgettable experience. Definitely worth the visit!
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!!!!
Good experience.
Good explanation of the Coliseum and you feel there by going close to the grounds. Recommended
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your recommendation! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed learning about the Colosseum and that being so close to this incredible monument made the experience even more special. We hope the tour gave you a deeper appreciation of its fascinating history and that you’ll join us again on a future visit!
Lots of standing in place to listen , but tremendous amount of interesting information .our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you found the tour so rich in fascinating information and that our guide’s knowledge made the experience worthwhile. Exploring history often means taking a moment to pause and appreciate the stories behind each place. We hope you enjoyed discovering these details with us!
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