Colosseum with Arena Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Hill
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the timeless allure of ancient Rome with our Colosseum Arena Express tour, a dynamic adventure that grants exclusive access to the Colosseum’s arena floor as well as restricted areas and ongoing exhibitions at the Roman Forum. With personalized guidance from our expert, you'll gain an unparalleled perspective on ancient history.
During this exhilarating journey, each step offers an adventure as captivating as it is educational, creating memories that will endure as long as the Colosseum itself.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
What To Expect
Colosseum
Feel the weight of history as you step onto the hallowed grounds of the Colosseum’s arena floor, where gladiators once battled for glory. With exclusive access to restricted areas, you'll walk in their footsteps, imagining the roar of the crowds and the clash of swords which took place.
Roman Forum
Your tour guide will escort you to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the echoes of ancient civilization beckon, promising you a deeper understanding of Rome's enduring legacy. Your special ticket gives you acces to some sites not open to the general ticket holders such as: The House of Augustus, The House of Livia, the church of Santa Maria in Antiqua, The Imperial Ramp of Domitian, The Palatine Museum, The Temple of Romulus, The Cryptoporticus of Nero, The Domus Transitoria, The Aula Isiaca and Mattei Loggia and the Curia Iulia [old senate house]
Options
Group with Arena Floor
Group Tour: Group of no more than 24 people.
Small Group with Arena Floor
Small Group Tour: Small Group of no more than 15 people.
Semi Private with Arena Floor
Semi Private Tour: Semi Private of no more than 10 people.
What‘s Included
Group Size of your choice (10, 15 or 24 participants)
Colosseum & Arena Floor entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
Expert, English-speaking Tour Guide
Self-guided Tour of Roman Forum
Access to Colosseum’s Arena Floor Level
Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing
Self-guided Tour of Palatine Hill
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Colosseum Tour
dioni657,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vellerio our tour guide was excellent very informative and funny. It was extremely hot and crowded but he managed to find several shady locations as he provided the history of the colosseum
Wonderful ancient Roman sites with history
LudwigRichardWagner,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia did a wonderful job showing us the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palantine Hill while giving lots us history of Ancient Rome.
Wonderful Ancient Rome tour
sharonvZ6922FR,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was a fantastic guide for City Wonders tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. He was patient, knowledgeable, and spoke clearly throughout. The pace was excellent, props he used added helpful context, and the audio system worked perfectly! The tour was a little pricey, but the professionalism and quality of the experience made it well worth it. Highly recommended.
Ancient Rome
JimP756,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent your. Maddalena was incredibly knowledgeable and her interest in history added to the experience.
Ancient Rome experience
pathW4450VE,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The City Wonders tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill was fantastic. Our guide Maria Luisa was wonderful. Her archeology background provided so much information and she was just delightful too!!!! I would highly recommend!!!
Great guide. Crummy ear piece.
frankmQ4236GA,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George was a great guide. He showed us all the significant points and explained well what we were seeing. The over the ear speaker is much worse than a simple earbud. Other tours use a earbud which is much more comfortable and works better
Fantastic tour
984viviannep,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Georgio was absolutely fantastic! He was patient, answered all our questions and was extremely knowledgeable with all the sights. I highly recommend.
Your guide
carolgO3437JZ,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent your guide, Great history knowledge. Easy to understand. Offered many opportunities to ask questions and was happy to share his knowledge.
Amazing tour
P352CVering,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family of four really enjoyed our tour. Haitham was an incredible guide who provided relevant and interesting details about the Colosseum, Forum, and Palentine Hill at a relaxed but efficient pace.
Brilliant tour and excellent host Georgio - was just hot 🔥 🥵
241bexr,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great! Was informative and enjoyable. The host georgio was brilliant. I forgot my hat which was a mistake as was blisteringly hot. Has to find shade which there isn’t always. So being a hat or umbrella and a refillable bottle as there are places around the tour to refill. The radio pieces didn’t really fit well and I had to hold it in place which for a 3 hour tour is a lot. But I would recommend Georgio 100%
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