Colosseum Arena Floor Tour with Live Guide
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
- Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Expert live guide providing historical insights
- Explore ancient Roman architecture up close
- Immerse in the rich history of Rome's landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
- Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Expert live guide providing historical insights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Dive deep into ancient history as you explore the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, the birthplace of Rome that is covered with breathtaking ancient architecture. Learn about Rome’s legendary twins, Romulus and Remus, as well Ancient Rome’s beloved Julius Caesar.
Take advantage of having a passionate guide and small group to see more and learn more about the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. With skip-the-line access and a licensed guide expertly leading the way, this experience of Ancient Rome will be unforgettable.
With the Colosseum looming large in the background, the excitement and anticipation rise as you get closer and closer to this world-famous landmark. Get a closer look at the incredibly detailed facade as you make your way through the arches and into the magnificent Colosseum, where you can imagine yourself a part of the roaring crowd that once filled the seats.
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
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
- Photography is allowed; tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.
Cancellation policy
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
- The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
- 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
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless the monument is closed by the officials for safety reasons)
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
- Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
- No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
- 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.
- 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.
- The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
- Audio Guide Option (if selected): Please ensure each traveler brings their own device and headphones.
Traveler reviews
Amazing Tour
Sylvia was absolutely amazing full of information fun to listen to. She made the tour and the information about the Palatine and the Coliseum easy to understand. She helped us build a wealth of memories forever! Make sure if visiting in July you have a very cold bottle of water and you make sure you eat before you start the tour.
Frustrated and a little disappointed
Our tour time was changed and when we got there, it was one guy trying to check in 50 people. He nor anyone else had a clue what was going on. They ended up sending us to look at the coliseum on our own with now guide. Told us to come back to that point after we were done. When we got back they put us with a random groups and guide(she did a splendid job) afterwards that group got to go to the coliseum with an actual guide and we were told we were done. It was a little disappointing. We had also booked hop on/off bus in London but waited 45 minutes and bus never came so we switched to a different company.
Tickets for wrong time sent by operator
I booked through TripAdvisor a Colosseum audio tour for 3pm. TripAdvisor sent me a ticket for 3pm which I added to my AppleWallet. The day before the tour Show Me Italy sent me a link for the audio tour as well as entry tickets for 5pm. I reached out to Show Me Italy like their tickets said to (both by text and by email) 3 times but no one ever responded. We showed up at 3pm like our TripAdvisor said and were denied entry. 1 of the 3 of us went back at 5pm withe the ShowMeItaly tickets and got in, but because of a prior commitment the other 2 of us were not able to go at that time. I do not recommend booking this through TripAdvisor - I would book directly with an operator that responds to messages.
Huge overcharge, but not sure there’s another way
Basically, this is just a huge overcharge for you to be able to access the Colosseum. Unfortunately, I don’t know of another way to gain entrance into the Colosseum. The tickets open 30 days prior and they’re sold out within minutes. There was absolutely no tour included with this. The ticket link came via WhatsApp. So if you’re not familiar with that app, you should get it. Additionally, it was not easy to figure out where any audio guide was. So we downloaded the free audio guide in the Colosseum once we got in. There were no instructions on how to get a guided tour to the Forum or the Palatine Hill. We basically waited around to meet a guide who told us that we could just go to the Colosseum and we were on our own.
Paid Extra for No Audio Guide and No Assistance
They sent me the link to someone else’s booking and never fixed my confirmation number. I was never able to access the audio guide I paid extra for. They didn’t assist in helping me at all. I deserve a refund for the extra money paid for an audio guide I never received.