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

4.7/5

Excellent
54 reviews
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£114.00
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 7 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7 /5

Based on 54 reviews from verified customers


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    Peter -Swindon

    Verified booking

    5

    3 June 2025

    Solo traveller


    Definitely worthwhile having a guide to answer questions and provide information about this magnificent monument, the only downside was a slight delay on entry due to some Republic day preparations.

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    Gareth Rowberry

    Verified booking

    5

    27 November 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

  • H

    Hayley

    Verified booking

    4.6

    27 August 2025

    Travelled with family

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    13 August 2025
  • F

    Fergie

    Verified booking

    5

    11 October 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    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 and made the experience truly enjoyable

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    Ian & Sarah

    Verified booking

    3.4

    14 September 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    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 value for money and the audio quality was poor. The tour was too short with little time spent in the Colosseum, the whole tour was rushed. We ended-up going back a second day purchasing our own ticket with little to no queuing and the ticket allowed multiple entries in a 24 Hr period. The guide however, was very knowledgeable and welcoming

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