Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

4.6/5

24 reviews
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£102.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • It offers immediate access to the Arena floor and areas closed to regular visitors
  • You'll explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with your guide
  • A highlight will be entering the Colosseum through the former Gladiators' entrance
  • You can enjoy a group tour of up to 25 people or a semi-private experience limited to 11 guests
What to expect

Experience the immensity of ancient Rome's most iconic symbol on this express Colosseum tour with privileged direct access to the Arena floor through the recently opened Gladiator's entrance, without the lines, crowding and long security checks.

Feel the glory and majesty of Rome at the height of its power as you walk on the very same stones as those who came to fight in gladiatorial combat. Here, you are sure to hear their echoes as your eyes are drawn upward, your body turns and your mind is boggled by the elegance and engineering prowess of what was once the largest structure of its kind in the world.

Home to the gladiatorial games, exotic staged hunts, theatrical executions and even mock sea-battles, this 3-hour Colosseum tour explores the Arena floor with all special access areas that visitors usually don't get to see. In addition, you will follow your guide up to the second level to see what the crowds saw, tracing the Colosseum's circumference in an effort to understand what it must have been like when the stands were packed, the crowds were roaring and a gladiator's destiny hung on their whims.

After the tour you will also have the option of staying inside the Colosseum to continue your exploration, or follow your guide to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird's-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus.

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What's included
  • check Privileged Colosseum Arena access
  • check Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • check Reserved entrance for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • x_not_included Gratuities
Where

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Rome RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Please meet at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the Metro Line B (Blue Line) stop “Colosseo.” Your guide will be waiting there wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not accessible to guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
  • This tour is not accessible to strollers or baby carriages

Not allowed:

  • Large bags or backpacks. The Colosseum does not have any cloakroom facilities

Know in advance:

  • Colosseum entry ticket with Arena access: 24€. The remaining amount covers additional services included in the offer, such as the guided tour and on-site assistance
  • No pre-sale fees are charged to the customer
  • All guests must comply with the Colosseum Visitor Rules, which can be consulted on the official Colosseum website
  • Choose the Group option (up to 25 participants) or the Semi‑private option (maximum 11 participants)
  • Full names are required to access the Colosseum. Each participant must show a valid ID or passport matching the reservation; otherwise entry will be refused. Name changes are not allowed
  • The itinerary order may change. If a venue closes unexpectedly, the tour may be extended to maintain the advertised duration
  • Access may be delayed due to mandatory security checks or large crowds, especially during holidays
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Remember to bring:

  • A valid ID is mandatory
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 4 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    8 February 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

  • M

    Marie

    Travelled with family


    30 May 2025
    4.2

    United Kingdom

  • M

    M

    Travelled with family


    16 March 2024
    4.6

    Netherlands

    Gids Guiseppe was heel bekwaam, vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Hij kon ons veel vertellen. Enige nadeel was dat de tour 3 uur duurde ipv 2 uur en dat we dus geen eten hadden meegenomen, omdat het startte om 10:50. We waren in de veronderstelling dat we rond 13:00/13:30 wel wat konden eten. Dat werd een uur later. Blijkbaar is dit bij jullie bekend en begrepen we van de organisatie dat hier wel vaker verschillen en misverstanden over zijn. Het is dus goed om dit aan te passen in jullie program.

  • D

    Della

    Travelled with a group of friends


    28 October 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

    The Colosseum tour was amazing the tour give we had Patrick who explained everything in detail and answered any questions he came equipped with a folder of pictures of what certain areas would look like now and was very knowledgeable. The whole tour was really lovely and well worth going. We pick this tour as we didnt want to be a big group tour there was 13 in our group and it was a good group

  • P

    Paul S

    Travelled as a couple


    19 February 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

    Sylvia our guide was so knowledgeable and her enthusiasm was infectious. She went the extra yard and our tour. Everybody on the tour was entranced by her enthusiasm and knowledge. We had a wonderful tour of the Colosseum and then the Forum. It was well worth the money

  • F

    Ferry

    Travelled as a couple


    3 September 2023
    4.6

    Netherlands

    Alles super!

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