Rome: Colosseum Arena Tour with Forum and Palatine Access
Overview
Starting from our Meeting Point in "Largo Gaetana Agnesi", led by a professional licensed guide, you’ll explore the Colosseum’s inner structure, learning the secrets of its architecture and stories of emperors, citizens, and warriors.
From the Arena Floor to the first and second ring, you will live a truly Colosseum experience.
Our guided tour will end inside the Colosseum.
From there, you will walk through the majestic ruins of the Roman Forum on your own, once the political, commercial, and religious center of the Roman Empire.
You will end, at you own pace, on the panoramic heights of Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to the imperial palaces. Expect breathtaking views over the city and centuries of history brought to life through expert storytelling.
Note: Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is included, but these sites are self-guided and not part of the guided tour.
What's Included
- Access of the Arena of the Colosseum
- Access To Roman Forum (No Tour)
- Access To Palatine Hill (No Tour)
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Quality Headset to hear better the Guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Tips/Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Meeting Location
Largo Gaetana Agnesi
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
Your tour will end in front of the Colosseum's official bookstore, inside the monument where a large assortment of books about the Colosseum can be found.
What To Expect
Via del Colosseo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- 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.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum.
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- Entry cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
- The 5:00pm tour will include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill the following day, as the Archaeological Park's last entrance is at 5:45pm.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-166036P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- Access of the Arena of the Colosseum.
- Access To Roman Forum (No Tour).
- Access To Palatine Hill (No Tour).
- Licensed Tour Guide.
- Quality Headset to hear better the Guide.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Tips/Gratuities.
- Food & Drinks.
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 Tour with Forum and Palatine Access is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Tour with Forum and Palatine Access 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
- Access of the Arena of the Colosseum
- Access To Roman Forum (No Tour)
- Access To Palatine Hill (No Tour)
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Quality Headset to hear better the Guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Tips/Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- 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.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum.
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- Entry cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
- The 5:00pm tour will include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill the following day, as the Archaeological Park's last entrance is at 5:45pm.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
