Colosseum Arena Floor and Roman Forum Group Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
- Guided tour of Roman Forum
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Explore ancient Roman architecture
- Learn about gladiatorial history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
- Guided tour of Roman Forum
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for security checks at the entrance.
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.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- 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.
- You must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up. We won't be able to accommodate late arrivals
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- Pets are not permitted
Traveler reviews
Total Scam – Do Not Book!
Absolute bait-and-switch. I booked a 1-hour, 10:00 AM guided tour of the Colosseum and Gladiator Arena, followed by a self-guided walk through the Roman Forum. I intentionally picked an early slot to beat the scorching July heat and finish by lunch. Four days before the trip, they tried to cancel, leaving me zero time to rebook elsewhere. What they actually forced us into was the complete opposite of what I paid for. Instead, they dragged us through a, 2.5-hour Roman Forum tour starting at 9:00 AM. We weren't even given access to the Colosseum until 11:45 AM—during the hottest part of the day. To make matters worse, the guide didn’t even come inside the Colosseum with us! By the time we got inside, we were overheated, exhausted, and furious. This company lies to get your money and then gives you whatever leftover itinerary they want. I would never recommend this to anyone!
Find a different company.
Do not book with this company. With only a few days notice, they contacted me to first say they had to change the time; then, a couple of days later they said it was back to the original time but the tour no longer included entry to the colloseum. They discounted the ticket and, since there were no available alternatives with such short notice, we continued on. The tour guide was at least informed and engaging. She took us through the forum and around the outside of the colloseum. Notably, other tour groups were very clearly gaining entry. This operator suggested it was the colloseum that changed something, but it was clearly something about them.
Told lots of stories and...
Told lots of stories and kept my kids interested. Only disappointment though was description did not match what happened. Information said 1 hr to 1 hour and 15 minutes for tour duration. When we showed up they said it would be 2.5 hours. Description also said you got to go on the arena floor but this did not happen.
Excellent communication
We happened to have a tour on a day there were huge protests/ demonstrations. This created chaos at the meeting place. We were a little confused but my phone rang at exactly the right second with the tour company calling to ask if we were having any trouble locating them. She fine tuned her location and we were there with time to spare! Francesca the guide had great energy and really did a good job keeping the group together despite an extremely disrespectful family group who really wanted to do their own thing and kept wandering off. Overall, an excellent experience!
It doesn't allow time for...
It doesn't allow time for many pictures in the colosseum. The whispers were terrible, there was a lot of static and that combined with the guide's accent it was VERY difficult to understand anything that was said. We basically had no tour guide.