Rome · Guided tour
Colosseum Arena Tour with Forum and Palatine Access
Guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena Floor access through the Gladiator’s Gate. Tickets include independent visits to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the heart of Ancient Rome.
The experience
Step into the heart of Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum with exclusive Arena Floor access.
Enter through the Gladiator’s Gate and stand where gladiators once fought, feeling the power, history, and glory of the world’s most iconic amphitheater.
With your licensed professional guide, you’ll explore the Arena, the first and second tiers, and uncover the secrets of this architectural masterpiece during an unforgettable guided visit.
After the Colosseum tour, continue your journey independently with pre-booked entry tickets to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Walk through the majestic ruins of temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches that once formed the heart of the Roman Empire, then climb the legendary Palatine Hill, birthplace of Rome, for panoramic views over the Eternal City.
This experience is perfect for history lovers, families, and first-time visitors who want to enjoy the Colosseum from a unique, once-in-a-lifetime perspective.
Good to know
Meeting point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Look for the “Trip in Art” flag.
We kindly ask you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.
What’s included
Included
- Guided tour of the Colosseum with licensed professional guide
- Exclusive Arena Floor access through the Gladiator’s Gate
- Entry tickets to the Roman Forum (at your own pace)
- Entry tickets to Palatine Hill (at your own pace)
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Not included
- Tips/Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
Before you go — entry rules & tickets
- All guests must have ID with them at the Colosseum, as tickets are nominative. This means that the name on your ticket must match your ID.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly.
- A moderate fitness level is required, as there is some walking involved.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum.
- Your guide will have a ticket for the whole group, so you will access and exit the monuments as a group.
- For assistance at the meeting point, please contact our on-site team at +39 320 762 2413.
- For any other inquiries or customer support, please contact our back-office at +39 349 173 7225.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Accessibility & practical notes
- ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument.
- The entrance ticket fee to the archeological sites is 24€.
- The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservations fees and other tour amenities.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions.
- A moderate fitness level is required.
- Meeting point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Look for the “Trip in Art” flag.We kindly ask you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.
- Note: This experience includes a guided tour of the Colosseum and Arena. Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is included, but these sites are visited at your own pace and not part of the guided tour.
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