Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Description
Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Rome: step into the footsteps of Gladiators, Emperors & Senators with our exclusive Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-traveling adventure that brings the grandeur of Ancient Rome to life. Perfect for history lovers, thrill-seekers & families, this experience will captivate, educate & inspire. The Colosseum: a marvel of Roman engineering, built in just 8 years using concrete, arches & elevators. Discover how this colossal amphitheater, seating 50,000 spectators, has stood the test of time. Palatine Hill: The Birthplace of the Empire, walk among imperial palaces & gardens & learn how emperors like Augustus & Nero shaped history. Roman Forum: Explore the political, religious & social center of ancient Rome. Stroll through the ruins of Julius Caesar's Temple, where he was cremated, admire the House of the Vestal Virgins, home to the priestesses who guarded the sacred flame of Rome. Book it Now & enjoy our expert guide!
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Itinerary
Colosseum with the special Gladiator’s entrance, including the Arena stage, an overview of the underground, first and second level of the monument.
Palatine Hill: here you can find emperor’s houses and a beautiful view of the city.
Roman Forum: the ancient downtown where the public, commercial and political life were located. Tomb of Julio Cesar
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please make sure that the names provided EXACTLY MATCH THE NAMES on the passports or ID cards of all participants (children included), otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be denied. A valid ID is required for everyone to enter. Nicknames, missing names, or incorrect first or last names are not accepted by Colosseum guards. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance with this.
- For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
- The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
- Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
- Late arrivals will not be refunded
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
- All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
- Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
- By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
- If you booked the audio guide option, please download the app in advance using Wi-Fi. Once downloaded, it works offline. Earphones are not provided – please bring your own, compatible with your smartphones. Note that older phones may not support the app properly. For bookings after 4:00 PM, you may not have enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can either arrive earlier or visit the Roman Forum the next day.
- If you choose the semi-private option, please note that our tours are designed for up to 12 guests per guide to ensure a personal and immersive experience. Occasionally, to keep families or friends together, the group size may be slightly larger. In other cases, the group may have fewer than 12 participants. This flexibility helps us provide the best possible experience for everyone.
- The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Reviews(3,723)
Amazing tour with our guide Andy! He added so much to the experience.
Flavia was amazing and very sweet. We went in June 2026 at the start of the heat wave. It was very hot. Flavia was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Colosseum and Forum. I learned a lot. She knew all the shady spots and aqueducts so we could fill our water bottles. She offered options for those that needed to rest and those that wanted to walk to beautiful vistas for pictures. Highly recommended this company. Meeting up with her was very organized too. We were a party of 14 split into 2 groups. No problems at all.
Tour company that we had through TripAdvisor “Vivicos Travel” were terrible. Advised 4 days from tour date that lower section of Colosseum now removed from tour & we could cancel if we wanted. Problem was peak time & there were now no tours available for date we needed so we reluctantly continued with tour. On day no one there from tour group identifying themselves with “flag”at as advised in sms at the time we were told. Just 100+ people from other groups crammed into side street which was a construction site. Finally found guide company who then said our “guide” was late & to stand over on the side of street. After 10mins found someone after asking people who ended up as our guide (no uniform from company) who gave us our paper copy ticket & instructions all in Italian (booked English tour)😳😳😳. He the walked us down to entry & said scan ticket at entry & use to get into Roman Forum as well & then left. When booked from Australia site said guided tour which ended up being that we just download app only & walk yourself. DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY IF YOU SEE THEM. Terrible experience compared to other providers we had booked with during UK leg of holiday & others in Rome.
Excellent trip and fab energetic guide Georgia very knowledgeable giving you just the right information needed also very good at keeping everyone upbeat and hydrated despite the extreme temperature The only one thing u woyid say is myself and my teenage daughter works have liked a little longer in the colosseum to explore the upper level
We really enjoyed the guided tour, I think it is very worthwhile for the explanation, we had a guide named Patri who was very educational and made the tour super enjoyable for us, as a comment our tour was booked for an earlier time and a few days before they asked us if we agreed to move it later, we had no problem but it is a detail to consider if you are looking to book, otherwise recommended.
Our family of 6, including 8yr old, truly enjoyed this amazing experience! Our guide, Max or Massimo, was very patient with all participants during a very hot day and provided a great deal of historical information about the Colosseum. We really appreciated him being flexible with us taking breaks and answering our questions as needed. However, it was upsetting to us that when we tried to go up to the 1st & 2nd levels, we were told that we couldn’t use the elevator as we didn’t have the ‘full experience’ with attic access, we only had the arena floor access. The guards pointed it out on our tickets and we were confused as we were told we couldn’t take the stairs either! The ticket we purchased clearly advertised access to these levels and states “full experience”. We were told we could buy an additional ticket if we wanted to go up. Since Max had left at this point, we had no one to speak to about this situation. Other tour participants from our group of 12 also had the same problem. So, although we did have a good time, that last part left us feeling a bit swindled.
Our guide Diego was absolutely incredible! Seeing the colosseum, the Roman forum and the palatine hill just by itself is an unforgettable experience, but Diego’s in depth knowledge and expertise made it superb. The meeting point was easy to find and the tour was fast-paced in order to fit everything in. There was an option for folks to rest during a 25 minute hilly excursion, which was nice if you needed it. Would highly recommend this tour and if possible, ask for Diego - he was a wealth of information, and I kept peppering him with questions that he enjoyed answering. Afterwards he took us to a gelato spot that was amazing. 10/10 would recommend!
Tour company not helpful and only want your money! They don’t try and help you out when circumstances arise out of your control and won’t give you a refund! Do not recommend
Very disappointing, booked through this site to ensure access to arena floor. However a few weeks before they cancelled this part and changed the time. I should have waited to buy directly from Colosseum but wanted to book early as our time in Rome was limited. Very expensive for what we got would not recommend
The guide Maria Angela was spectacular. Very attentive and cult.
