Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour

Rome, Italy

Great choice

10+ bookings last month.

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

Why travelers loved this

4.1

· 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

· 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.

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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 Vecchia
L.go della Salara Vecchia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arco di Tito

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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

4.1

based on 545 reviews

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It was a great overview...

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.

10am Tour

Kathy_J, Jan 2026

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!

Surreal Experience

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.

It might be a good tour...

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.

Guide walked very quickly...

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.

Alessandro was an...

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!

This was a great tour,...

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!

Nancy was an excellent...

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!

Great Collesseum Experience

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!

The Guides english accent...

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.

This is a must see in...

Ruth_W, Oct 2025

This is a must see in Rome. It’s full of amazing architecture and full of history. Don’t miss this. George was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the Rome: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill 3 hr Tour and found George to be knowledgeable and helpful. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the history and architecture—definitely a must-see in Rome!

Buyer be ware

Amy_S, Oct 2025

This experience was the worst waste of time and money most important part of my trip ruined by the worst guide ever.

The tour guide was very...

Cynthia_S, Oct 2025

The tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. This tour was a great way to see the Colosseum and learned some of the history.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Book this trip!!

Simone_M, Oct 2025

Our guide Alexandria was extremely knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic. He brought the Colosseum to life. We thoroughly enjoyed our and would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Very informative and...

Robert_B, Oct 2025

Very informative and enlightening. Be prepared for a lot of standing. along the way. But highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Wonderful experience

William_B, Oct 2025

There is a lot of walking and standing, so be prepared. Bring camera for wonderful pictures. Well informed about the layers of Rome, and history.

Great tour! Loads of info and not rushed.

Gail_A, Oct 2025

Easy to locate meeting point to pick up tickets, headsets and guide. Lots of information and didn’t skimp on time (actually went for an extra 30 minutes!) Our guide was very knowledgeable, passionate about the topic and considerate of all members of our group regardless of age or mobility. That being said, I would not recommend this 3+hour tour for young children or those with mobility issues. Skip the line entrances to all venues although still has some waiting time at these entrance points as many tours had the same benefit. Overall a great tour!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We’re delighted that you found the Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour well organized, with an easy-to-locate meeting point and skip-the-line access. It’s wonderful to hear that your guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and considerate of all group members, and that you appreciated the extra time spent exploring the sites. We also value your note about suitability for young children or those with mobility challenges and will keep this in mind for future guests. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience!

Great tour with...

Coyette_H, Oct 2025

Great tour with Alessandro! Incredibly informative. Appreciated the smaller group size of this tour.

Get Marco as your guide!

Judith_S, Oct 2025

Our guide was so helpful, full of a lot of knowledge. Kept a great pace, easy to understand. Would want him again. Thanks Marco!!!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that Marco made your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour so enjoyable with his knowledge and clear explanations. We’d be delighted to have you join another tour with him in the future!

Unhappy

Theresa_A, Oct 2025

My tour was rescheduled from 230pm to 2pm this time was inconvenient but I got there at 155pm stood in a line to get inside the bldg got out bldg at 205 was told my tour group had left. They gave me tickets to go my tour without a guide came all the way from the U.S.A. and didn't get the experience I was hoping for

Take water with you and a...

Lori_S, Oct 2025

Take water with you and a hat. This does not include the underground tour. There are three, show your ticket and ID locations with short lines we had to go through with the group, the day we went. Sept. 29,2025 @11am. 80°

Roman Colosseum and forum

Kristy_M, Oct 2025

Bring comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle. Our guide Patricia was amazing and very knowledgeable.

Amazing tour guide

Juliet_M, Sep 2025

Best tour of the trip!! Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed this tour and the group.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your Rome: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour and found the guide amazing and knowledgeable. We’re glad you had a great experience with your group and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Tour guide made all the difference

Eric_N, Sep 2025

Tour guide was amazing!!! Historical attractions themselves were also very nice, much better with the insightful historical commentary by the guide.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Passport name

MaryBeth_M, Sep 2025

Make sure your ticket matches the name on your passport EXACTLY. Could not get into Colloseum or Palentine Hill because my ticket from Viator had only my first name initals and not my full first name.. Theres $100 down the toilet! Viator was of no help in trying to get ticket re-issued with full name

Awesome Alessandro!

Charmaine_L, Sep 2025

We had a great tour with Alessandro. He provided great details about the Colosseum and the Forum. Even if you've been to Rome a few times, Alessandro was able to provide more information that we didn't know before. Thanks for a great tour, Alessandro!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re delighted that Alessandro made your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour so informative, even for repeat visitors. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed learning new details about the Colosseum and Forum. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

A great tour!

Jason_P, Sep 2025

Amazing tour, very knowledgeable and willing to share more details when asked. Kept us moving but also gave us enough time to see the main sites. Also provided us with cool sites close by, including her favorite museum, off the beaten path. I'll absolutely use them again!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour was informative, well-paced, and that the guide shared additional tips and hidden gems. We’re delighted to hear you’d use our tours again and look forward to welcoming you back!

Just okay…

Kathleen_R, Sep 2025

The guide was hard to understand. His accent was very strong and he spoke very quickly. When I could understand him it sounded like very good information.

Unfortunately this tour...

Wayne_M, Sep 2025

Unfortunately this tour did not include the arena as stated in the itinerary which was quite disappointing

Highly recommend

Shenell_M, Sep 2025

Our party of 3 enjoyed our tour with Lucy. She thoroughly enjoys what she does and you can tell by the tour experience. We had enough time at every site and it was very informative. This tour was well worth the experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re delighted that Lucy made your Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour so informative and enjoyable, and that you had ample time to explore each site. We’re thrilled it was a memorable experience for your group!