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Rome: Colosseum Arena Access and Ancient Rome Guided Tour

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Activity provider:Roman Vacations
Rome: Colosseum Arena Access and Ancient Rome Guided Tour
Top rated
4.6715426 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6715426 out of 5 stars
752 reviews

Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators on a tour of the Colosseum with special access to the arena floor. Hear tales of famous battles and follow your guide into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 3 - 3.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Martyna – United Kingdom

M was a great tour guide - extremely engaging and very self aware in terms of acknowledging the heat - he didn’t make us stand in the sun for more than we had to, which was much appreciated!

H
Holly – United States

Angela was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She was so sweet with my teens/preteen and kept them engaged for the entire 3 hour tour. Highly recommend!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Via dei SS. Quattro, 81

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    Colosseum Arena Floor

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    Roman Forum

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

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    Palatine Hill

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Stand on the arena floor of the ancient stadium
  • Walk the ancient roads and explore the most important buildings of Rome
  • Explore the houses of the emperors in the Imperial Palaces on Palatine Hill

Full description

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and stand on the Arena Floor of the Colosseum. Follow your guide to enter the ancient stadium of the Colosseum. Go to the restricted access area where you can walk through the gladiator gates and stand on the reconstructed arena floor.

See the scene of the famous games and gladiator battles which is open to you for a whole new viewpoint in the Colosseum. Your incredible guide will tell you all about the styles of gladiators, the famous battles, and the other games and entertainment that took place in this magnificent stadium.


Head to the vantage point from where the spectators would have sat and cheered for their favorites to win. Learn from your guide not only the amazing history of this monument, but also where to get the best photo opportunities for you and your family.

Follow your guide into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to see the very heart of Ancient Rome. Ascend Palatine Hill to see the ruins of the palaces. View Circus Maximus and the Stadium of Domitian before heading over to the Farnese Aviaries to see the Forum laid out below.

Descend into the Forum. Walk in the footsteps of Romans and emperors as your guide takes you past the Temple of Romulus, the Temple and House of the Vestals, and Julius Caesar’s Temple. See the Senate House, and learn about how the Forum functioned in the Romans’ day-to-day life.

Includes

  • Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (€24)
  • Guided tour
  • Headsets when needed
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meet at the Roman Vacations office and look for the orange Roman Vacations sign with the lion head on it.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Reusable water bottle

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Glass objects

Know before you go

  • Tours will depart promptly at the scheduled time, and no refunds will be given for late arrivals or missed tours
  • All participants must bring IDs that match the names provided during the checkout process. Please make sure that the names you submit match you ID.
  • Tours will proceed in all weather conditions, unless the site is closed by authorities for safety reasons
  • There will be a security check upon entering the Colosseum, any weapons, sharp objects, glass or aerosol containers will be confiscated, so please do not bring these items to the tour
  • ***Depending on the start time, the tour route may begin at the Forum/Palatine Hill and end with the Colosseum.***

From $60 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 752 reviews

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Martyna – United KingdomJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
M was a great tour guide - extremely engaging and very self aware in terms of acknowledging the heat - he didn’t make us stand in the sun for more than we had to, which was much appreciated!

Response from provider

June 15, 2025

Ciao! Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with RomanVacations! Hope to see you again in the future.

H
Holly – United StatesJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Angela was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She was so sweet with my teens/preteen and kept them engaged for the entire 3 hour tour. Highly recommend!

Response from provider

June 14, 2025

Thank you for your kind words and we are so happy that you enjoyed your tour with Angela and hope to see you guys again soon!

M
Miranda – New ZealandJune 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Tour guide had exceptional depth and breath of knowledge, which he shared in easy and amusing manner

Response from provider

June 1, 2025

Ciao Miranda! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Mircea. He's easily the best guide in the city, and it really shows on his tours. We hope to see you guys back soon. Safe travels!

Product ID: 411775

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