Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Overview

Make the most of your time at Rome's Colosseum with exclusive access to the arena floor—something most visitors miss out on. Go beyond the guidebooks to hear the behind-the-scenes history of fighters, spectators, and more. Next up, climb ancient stone steps to get sweeping views of the amphitheater from above—just like they would have done in ancient times.

• Step onto the Colosseum’s arena floor for a rare, up-close view only available to select visitors.

• A guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is included for added value

• Live commentary adds insight you'd miss if exploring independently

• Audio headsets mean you won't miss a word of your guide's information

What's Included

• Official Live Guide

• Arena Floor restricted area and Entrance/Gladiator Door

• Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour

• Headsets

• Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access valued €24 per person

• Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

What's Included

• Food and drinks

• Gratuities

• Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

This tour makes a comprehensive visit to Rome’s Colosseum as easy as possible and grants exclusive access to the Colosseum arena floor, which is usually off-limits to regular visitors.

Follow your guide through the ground floor and second level while listening to detailed accounts of the historical games and battles.

Continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, and spend about 45 minutes touring each attraction before finishing the tour at the Forum.

1.Colosseum

Step inside the world’s most iconic amphitheater with your expert guide. Learn about the gladiators, emperors, and epic battles that brought this arena to life. Discover hidden details and stories that shaped ancient Rome.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2.Roman Forum

Walk through the heart of ancient Roman public life. From temples to senate buildings, your guide will bring history to life with tales of politics, religion, and daily life in the empire’s bustling center.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3.Palatine Hill

Explore the legendary birthplace of Rome and stroll through the ruins of imperial palaces. Your guide will reveal the myths, history, and power struggles that unfolded on this sacred hill. Enjoy panoramic views of the city.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Stroller accessible

• Service animals allowed

• Near public transportation

• Most travelers can participate

• 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.

• 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.

• The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour

• • Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.

• • Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)

• • No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks

• • Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)

• There are mandatory security checks al all entry points to the sites. The wait time time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line

• The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers