Guided tour

Rome: Colosseum VIP Arena, Roman Forum, & Palatine Hill Tour

Activity provider: Enjoy Rome
Guided tour

Rome: Colosseum VIP Arena, Roman Forum, & Palatine Hill Tour

Activity provider: Enjoy Rome
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From US$ 59.27 US$ 41.49 per person

Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators on this unique tour of the Colosseum & its arena floor. Explore the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with a guide.

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Duration 3 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
German, French, Italian, English, Spanish
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Enter the Colosseum like a gladiator onto the arena floor
  • Learn about the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill as you walk through the remains
  • Skip the line with fast track access tickets
Full description

Explore Rome's iconic sights on a unique tour to the Colosseum and its arena floor, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a walking tour. Discover unseen facets of these famous Italian landmarks and learn about their rich history from your local guide.

Enjoy a guided visit of the Roman Forum. Find the remains of public buildings, temples, the sacred dwelling of the Vestal Virgins, and more in the Forum - the political, social, and religious core of the city. Learn stories of the political dramas that played out and the lives of people who lived 2,000+ years ago.

Wander through the Palatine Hill, where Romulus chose to found his new city that became home to the rich and powerful during the Republic.

Go back in time with the iconic Colosseum. Access the arena floor through the gladiators’ gate and imagine their experience stepping out under the gaze of thousands of noisy spectators. From the arena, look down into the dungeons where the gladiators prepared themselves beforehand and where wild animals were kept.

Includes
  • Official live guide
  • Admission fees
  • Fast-track entrance (Gladiator Door)
  • 3-hour tour
  • Headsets
  • Restricted area access (Colosseum Arena)
  • Food & drinks
  • Transfers
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Passport or ID card for children
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sprays or Aerosols

Know before you go

  • The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change
  • This activity requires you to be present 25 minutes before the advertised start time: please book your time slot accordingly
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions. In the case of inclement weather, the arena floor may be closed off without notice. Entry through the gladiators’ gate will not be affected, but access to the arena floor will be prohibited. In these instances, refunds cannot be provided
  • Changes to the tour may happen (upon agreement) if the minimum number of participants cannot be reached
  • Individuals with disabilities or special health needs must note it on their booking
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 5455 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Tour was pleasant and guide was good. We were a group of about 30 people. It was easy to find the lead given the instructions. Being on the arena floor was fine, not a ton different than the upper floors. Definitely bring your own water as there's not a lot of shade.

March 26, 2023

Our guide was very cool and nice which makes the tour much more fun and comfortable. We went there in February so it wasn’t that full of people with was really great. The tour show you all the important stuff and its extremely nice to don’t have to wait in the lines. And if you want you could visit the Forum Romanum at the end of the tour for longer by your own

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March 26, 2023

Good tour to get an overall glimpse at the different areas. I have never been before to the arena floor so that was a new experience. The guide led us at a fast pace, with great headsets to hear her from a distance. This is a great tour if you have limited time and if you don’t have an in-depth knowledge of Roman history.

March 26, 2023

Product ID: 217332