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4.2(10,123 reviews)

Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour

From€89
3 hours
Province of Rome, Italy

About this activity

Experience Rome's ancient history with a guided tour of the Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, including skip-the-line access and expert insights.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
  • Explore the Roman Forum's ancient ruins
  • Stroll through Palatine Hill's gardens
  • Learn about Rome's rich history
  • Enjoy a guided tour with an expert

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Rome with our exclusive guided tour. Skip the lines and enter the Colosseum Arena Floor, where gladiators once battled. Wander through the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Roman public life, and explore Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome. Our expert English-speaking guide will bring history to life, sharing fascinating stories and insights. This 3-hour tour offers a comprehensive and engaging experience of Rome's most iconic landmarks, ensuring you don't miss a moment of the Eternal City's rich heritage.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
  • Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Start Location

Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Be prepared for security checks at the entrance.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 10 days before the activity starts

If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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.
  • The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.

Traveler reviews

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Very Enjoyable & Informative!

A very enjoyable tour - our guide, Giorgio, was friendly and very knowledgeable. The Colosseum has a lot of history- having been repurposed several times once gladiortorial and other lethal entertainment was banned by the Romans. We almost lost our guide a few times - he didn’t use a flag so he vanished into the crowd. Also - our guide cut us loose before the arena portion of our tour - it wasn’t easy to find, but we got there in the end!

Lesley_MSep 28, 2026VIATOR

Informative & Enjoyable Tour

This was a really great tour with a knowledgeable guide covering The Forum, Palatine Hill & The Colloseum. It was good to have a small group but a shame that (for reasons still unknown) the guide couldn't accompany us into the Colloseum. The guide did give some useful information before leaving us and we spent over 90 minutes on our own in the Colloseum but nevertheless it would have been better if the guide could have completed the entire tour with us. We did have notification that this would be the case in advance so it didn't come as a surprise on the day. It was well worth paying a little more for the small group size and everyone had a great time.

Andrew_WSep 28, 2026VIATOR

Incredible tour of Coliseum

It was incredible! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. It was a hot day but we didn’t mind it too much. Very interesting!

Jennifer_GSep 28, 2026VIATOR

Satisfied 👍

Very good tour. Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Covered a lot of ground in good time, and the colosseum was amazing. Definitely the highlight of our trip.

Kenneth_SSep 28, 2026VIATOR

The tour guide was very...

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, pleasant and very friendly. She was very easy to talk to and interact with.

Linda_WSep 28, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

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.
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