Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine & Forum - Gladiator's Stage Tour
Overview
Enter the Colosseum through the restricted entrance of the Arena Floor. During our 2/5-hour tour, your guide will walk you through the Colosseum, while explaining the true brilliance behind its engineering. Your tour will then lead you on a journey through the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum where you will be able to admire the incredible ruins, and enjoy panoramic views of the Colosseum.
Learn the history behind Rome's magnificent amphitheater and all that surrounds it. The iconic structure was built as a gift to the Roman citizens, to stage various forms of entertainment and to showcase Roman engineering techniques to the rest of the world. The Colosseum featured over 80 entrances and could accommodate around 50,000 spectators. When the Colosseum was in active use, festivals as well as games could last up to 100 days.
Please note: Guests under 18, may be required to show ID upon entering the sites. Guests without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Exclusive Access to the Gladiators' Arena Floor
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Archaeological Area
- Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
- Food & Drinks
- Pick up/Drop off service
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via della Polveriera
00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
Colosseum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharp objects, alcohol, spray
- Customers need to show up at our office in via della Polveriera 8 in order to join this tour
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half
- Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites of the arena is 22 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience.
- The order of the tour is subject to internal arrangements at the Colosseum, we highly suggest you to contact us for any question.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Exclusive Access to the Gladiators' Arena Floor.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Archaeological Area.
- Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly.
- Food & Drinks.
- Pick up/Drop off service.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine & Forum - Gladiator's Stage Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine & Forum - Gladiator's Stage Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Exclusive Access to the Gladiators' Arena Floor
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Archaeological Area
- Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
- Food & Drinks
- Pick up/Drop off service
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharp objects, alcohol, spray
- Customers need to show up at our office in via della Polveriera 8 in order to join this tour
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half
- Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites of the arena is 22 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience.
- The order of the tour is subject to internal arrangements at the Colosseum, we highly suggest you to contact us for any question.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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