Guided Group Tour of Colosseum with Arena Floor

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See three of Rome's most spectacular attractions in just a few hours—without worrying about getting lost—on this group tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. This option is ideal for travelers who are short on time; all admission fees are included, so you'll still get a chance to tick off Rome’s ancient highlights while ditching the usual wait at the ticket office.

Travel with a guide: Get insights into ancient Roman history
No hidden fees: admission is factored into the tour cost
Multiple start times are available to suit your schedule
Upgrade to a small-group tour for a personalized experience

What's Included

Guided group tour led by a licensed local expert
Colosseum entry ticket and reservation fee (€20 value)
Priority access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum (if option selected)
Arena Floor access available for selected options
Marvel at the Colosseum from a unique vantage point
Headphones so you don't miss a word

Food and Drink
Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arch of Constantine
P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
You will find us at the Arch of Constantine holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
The tour will either finish in the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on which monument we start with, where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring the area.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

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

Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with matching names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Want an upgrade? Check out these other options: Colosseum Arena Group Tour (24pax), Colosseum Arena Small-Group Tour (24pax), Colosseum Express Arena Tour (12pax)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.6

based on 18 reviews

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Great tour, amazing guide!

Oliver_P, Oct 2025

It was a very informative and interesting tour, our guide Tsion was amazing, would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks, Oliver! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Colosseum tour with Tsion — she’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate the recommendation!

Very knowledgeable guide....

Marilyn_W, Oct 2024

Very knowledgeable guide. We have been to Rome 3 times and this is the first time on a tour at the Colosseum, we are very glad we did it.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you, Marilyn! 🌟 We're so glad you enjoyed your first Colosseum tour with our knowledgeable guide, especially after multiple visits to Rome! It’s great to hear it added something special to your trip. Hope to see you again! 🏛️✨

Thorough and most informative

Tanya_H, Sep 2024

Extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Fascinating insights. Learned a lot of history in a relative short time period. Highly recommend this tour if you are visiting.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review and helping to share the word about us. We really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon!

Would HIGHLY recommend!

Marie_P, Sep 2024

Very easy to meet up with our guide who was friendly and informative. Although it was a very warm day, she moved us along nicely covering all the interesting highlights of the tour. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about the Colosseum and area. Very impressed!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your review with the rest of our community. We're glad you had a good time with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Fabulous tour with an amazing tour guide

Penelope_B, Aug 2024

Our tour guide Felicity was AMAZING she was soooo knowledgeable she was fun, Enthusiastic and made our tour very rememerable.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your feedback, Penelope! We're delighted Felicity made your Colosseum tour memorable with her knowledge and enthusiasm. 🌟

MY parents got there a...

Daniele_F, Jun 2024

MY parents got there a little late, the staff told them to go to the gate to try and find the tour. Then the other staff at the gate wouldn’t let them in so they were turned away and didn’t make the tour.

Good Experience!

Stephen_G, Jun 2024

The most memorable parts of the experience was the explanations of the different historical structures, and the guide’s historical knowledge that she shared frequently. The guide, Susanna, was very thoughtful and attentive.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to working with you again soon.

Great Tour, Great Guide

Graham_M, Jun 2024

Great tour, great guide. Would highly recommend. Extremely hot, but opportunities to fill water bottles and use toilets throughout. 10/10.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Glad you enjoyed the tour, Graham! Thanks for recommending it. Despite the heat, I'm glad you had a good experience with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back someday!

Good Value

Vincent_Y, Jun 2024

Very hot day bring a small umbrella to at least a visor. Andy was a great tour guide very knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks for the tip, Vincent! It's great to hear that you found the VIP Access Small Group Colosseum Arena Tour to be a good value, despite the heat. Andy sounds like he did an excellent job as your guide.

Valentina was very good...

Justin_H, Jun 2024

Valentina was very good once we found the group. Once we did, skipped the lines and saw the features

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks for the feedback, Justin! We're glad to hear you found Valentina very good once you found the group and enjoyed skipping the lines to see the features. Cheers to more smooth and enjoyable tours!

Colosseum Tour

Dorlene_D, Jun 2024

Susana was our guide for the Colosseum. I highly recommend a tour for the Colosseum, too much to see and know on your own. She was always aware and considerate of our group and highly knowledgeable of the Colosseum and Forum.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Glad to hear you had a great experience with Susana! She sounds like an excellent guide.

Colosseum Arena Tour

Mary_R, Jun 2024

Our guide informative & knowledgeable. She provided historical data supplemented with photos. It was a VERY hot day and she made sure that folks had access to water and shade, keeping us as comfortable as possible. Overall the tour was a great experience.

Much shared

joan_t, Jun 2024

Katrina is an archaeologist and is very enthusiastic about all she had to share, and there was much. She is bright, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and confess her information clearly. It included the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman forum. Well spent three hours together learning a lot.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Glad you enjoyed the VIP Access Small Group Colosseum Arena Tour with Katrina. Hope to see you again soon!

Awesome view and education

Clarence_D, Jun 2024

Awesome view and education. It's just that we came during high season and that goes with everything else like a crowd and slower than usual pace.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks, Clarence! Glad you enjoyed the view and education on the VIP Access Small Group Colosseum Arena Tour. We understand the crowds during high season.

Amazing experience!

Renee_A, Apr 2024

Amazing tour with Giorgio, our exceptional tour guide. Extremely informative and engaging. Perfect pace, hitting the highlights but not missing the details. Headphones were provided to assist with hearing him amidst the crowd and noise which worked perfectly!

Excellent, engaging tour with a talented guide

Eileen_D, Oct 2023

We had a really excellent guide - Elina (I hope the spelling is correct) from Sweden - who was interesting, knowledgeable, engaging and warm. She brought the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill & Forum to life for us. It was a truly memorable experience and was one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on our service. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience. We hope to see you again very soon!

Our guide was simply...

Anette_F, Apr 2023

Our guide was simply marvellous - she brought history to life and made it so interesting. Thank you for an unforgettable tour. Anette and Julie from Denmark

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide a rating, your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain an excellent standard of service to our customers. We Look forward to seeing you again soon!