Colosseum with the arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour
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Colosseum with the arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 52 reviews
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£112.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll stand where gladiators once clashed swords in the Colosseum
  • It's a rare chance to access the Colosseum's arena floor
  • You'll explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert guide
  • The tour brings ancient Rome to life through captivating stories
What to expect

Stand in the spot where gladiators once clashed swords and battles raged before throngs of spectators as you visit the Colosseum and get access to the arena floor. Afterward, learn what daily life was like in ancient Rome as you walk in the footsteps of everyday citizens among the ruins of the Roman Forum.

Meet your guide near the Colosseum, the gigantic arena that drew Romans from all walks of life to watch violent fights between gladiators and beasts. Enter the Colosseum and walk right onto the arena floor—an area not usually accessible to the public—and learn about the harrowing events that took place here for entertainment's sake centuries ago.

Spend a full hour exploring the rest of the Colosseum, from the ground floor up to the second tier, where you can see the Roman Forum from a distance before making your way across to Palatine Hill. You'll listen to your guide rebuild ancient Rome from the ground up through captivating stories. Hear tales of war, politics, and betrayal, and get introduced to some of the ancient world's larger-than-life characters as you roam around the markets, roads, and temples where the empire's citizens once lived, played, and prayed.

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What's included
  • check Access included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Local guide
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Via delle Terme di Tito 72, Rome, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the beginning of the Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or wheelchair users
  • It is recommended not to participate with strollers

Not allowed:

  • Large bags are not allowed inside the Colosseum as there are no storage facilities

Know in advance:

  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted
  • Headsets are available for groups of over 6 people
  • Note that for the 9am tour only you'll join a small group of maximum 8 guests for an intimate and personalised journey through time
  • The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, the local tour operator will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour starting time
  • Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.

Remember to bring:

  • A government-issued ID or passport for every participant (including children). Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your access to the monument
  • Comfortable walking shoes
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Provider
Walks LLC
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

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 52 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.7/5

Value for money

4.7/5

Service

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

  • Peter -Swindon

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Definitely worthwhile having a guide to answer questions and provide information about this magnificent monument, the only downside was a slight delay ...

  • Fergie

    From Malaysia - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Eddy the guide was so informed and passionate about a subject he clearly adores and it was easy to relax and learn. His sense of humour was exquisite ...

  • Martin

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Ian & Sarah

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    You can not visit Rome without visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. However, we would not recommend the guided tour. We did not get ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our tour guide was amazing had plenty of knowledge and was funny at the same time . It was a very hot day, and he made sure we was in the shade as mu ...

  • English ladies

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Brilliant tour, our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to everyone. Well worth the visit.

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