Rome: Colosseum Arena Tour with Forum and Palatine Access

4.7(31)1 hr 30 minEnglishBook 2 days aheadRome, Italy

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$76

Discover Ancient Rome and the iconic Colosseum with a professional guide. Choose the experience that best suits your visit:

Option 1 – Colosseum Arena Tour (No Underground) Enter the Arena Floor, where gladiators once fought, and discover the amphitheatre with your guide. Then continue with access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore independently.

Option 2 – Colosseum Under Full Tour Discover the Colosseum Underground and Arena with your guide in a small, semi-private group. Learn how the amphitheatre operated behind the scenes, followed by a guided visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Option 3 – Colosseum Express Tour (No Arena, No Underground) Explore the Colosseum and learn about gladiators, emperors and legendary spectacles. After the guided visit, enjoy access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore independently.

Whichever option you choose, experience Ancient Rome and its iconic archaeological sites. Inclusions and duration vary by option.

Included

Option 2 – Colosseum Underground: ticket valued at €24/person, including Underground and Arena Floor
Option 3 – Colosseum Express Tour: ticket valued at €18/person. No Arena Floor / Underground access.
Headsets when required & Licensed professional guide
Small-group experience: up to 12 guests for Options 1 & 3; up to 6 for Option 2
Option 1 - Colosseum Arena Tour: ticket valued at €24/person, including Arena Floor. NO Underground

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off not included.
Food, drinks and gratuities not included.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour option 1 & 3
Access to the Underground — Options 1 and 3 and Access to Arena Floor - Option 3

Choose your option

3 options

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What you'll do

Your tour begins at the meeting point at Via dei Fori Imperiali where you’ll enjoy an introduction to the Colosseum
Meet our staff, receive your tickets and headsets, and get ready for an intimate experience designed to avoid the crowds of standard group tours.
10 min
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, Italy
Arena Entrance: your first approach with the Colosseum, one of the seven wonders of the world, will be like a Gladiator! No, it’s not a joke, it is called Arena Entrance and bring you through one of the most important gate of the Flavian Amphitheatre (80 in total). Once inside in The Arena, you will appreciate an uncommon viewpoint of the Colosseum, feeling like a Real Gladiator.
30 minAdmission included
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, Italy
From the Arena Platform your exclusive guide will bring you to the Colosseum first and second ring to cover the Best Full Experience inside the Colosseum rich with emperor history, gladiator combat, animal fights, and executions in front of 50,000 spectators.
50 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

Meeting point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Look for the “Trip in Art” flag. We kindly ask you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Full names and ages of all participants are required at the time of booking. Incomplete or incorrect information may result in denied entry.