Guided Tours

Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Start: 2024-12-21T09:15:00
End: 2024-12-21T11:45:00
Location: Rome

Visitors with a guide inside the Colosseum Museum

Glimpse the Roman Empire as you tour the Colosseum, its fighting pit, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide and priority entry.

Highlights

Discover Rome's historic gems: the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with timed entry and an expert guide.
Trace the footsteps of gladiators, senators, and wild beasts who all called the Colosseum home, and featured heavily in the Arena.
Learn all about Roman life back in the 8th century BCE, with your expert guide as you explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Upgrade to enjoy your guided tour with a small group to keep your experience as intimate and leisurely as possible!
Fun fact: According to Roman mythology, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
English-speaking guide
Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)
Special access to the Colosseum Arena floor
Access to Colosseum tier 1 & 2
Access to the Colosseum Museum
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Headsets

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Ana

5/5

Dec, 2024

Despite the bad reviews that I read, I have to say that everything went great for us with our guide Chiara who explained everything in a way that made the whole tour very enjoyable and interesting and the tour itself is very worthwhile.

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José

5/5

Dec, 2024

The environment was wonderful and the experience was very good, the only thing I did not like was the monotony of the explanation of the guide, who tried to transfer his beliefs and his anger towards the church in each explanation. This is the 3rd time I have visited the colosseum and I am sure there will be more, but I hope to have another guide in Spanish.

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Alberto

4/5

Dec, 2024

Hello, we wish to convey to SEVERUS our guide (in Spanish) day 7/12/24 our sincere congratulations..he is a very good guide he illustrated us very well ..also he alerted and protected us from pick pocket pickpockets in the colosseum. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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Andrault

5/5

Dec, 2024

We had a wonderful experience with our guide Mario, who was as cultured as you could wish for, and fascinating in the way he told us the history of this marvellous site! Many thanks to him. Alice and Guy.

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Anderson

5/5

Dec, 2024

A fantastic experience, Cristina (the tour guide) is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive.

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Your experience

A day in the life, gladiator-style

Walk past the crowds smoothly with your guide into the mighty Colosseum, ready to see and learn everything. The depth of its history embedded in the many-tiered structure is as vast as the monument itself. Watch out for goosebumps as you walk through the Gladiator Gate. Enter the Arena floor, which once hosted epic historical battles, and don't forget to greet the Arch of Constantine.

View the senator seats up close, from where the royalty entertained themselves to bloodthirsty quarrels. Peek down from the edge of the Arena's floor to discover chambers that once contained wild beasts and pathways the gladiators took. Walk through the entire circumference of the Colosseum, and try to picture it when 80,000 screaming Romans occupied it.

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Step away from the glory of the Colosseum to the Roman Forum, to discover the center of political and social life in Ancient Rome. Visit a vantage point with equally enriching views and history. Learn about it from your guide and take some time to explore it on your own. Next up, trek to the top of Palatine Hill for unparalleled views of the Forum and Circus Maximus.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes as this tour requires a fair amount of walking on uneven pathways.

What's not allowed

Luggage and large bags are not permitted in the Colosseum.

Accessibility

The venue is not accessible by wheelchairs, prams/strollers, or baby carriages.
This tour might not be suitable for those with restricted mobility.

Additional information

Rain or shine, this tour won't be canceled. If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.
The order of attractions visited might be subject to change. Your guide will help you navigate all 3 sites daily of the crowds.
As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is impossible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.
For maximum safety, all guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry. Expect to stand in line, this mandatory step cannot be skipped.
Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry. Photo IDs are mandatory for minors and adults.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Photo IDs are mandatory for minors and adults.