Rome: Colosseum with Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour
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About this activity
Step into Ancient Rome on a guided tour featuring exclusive access to the Colosseum Arena Floor. Stand where gladiators once fought and emperors watched roaring crowds as your expert guide brings the amphitheater’s dramatic history to life with fascinating stories and insights.
Continue to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and former home of emperors. Enjoy panoramic views over the city while discovering the ruins of ancient palaces and residences.
Then explore the Roman Forum, the center of political, religious, and social life in ancient Rome. See historic landmarks including the Temple of Julius Caesar and learn about the people and events that shaped the Roman Empire.
Combining Arena Floor access with expert storytelling, this tour offers an engaging way to discover Rome’s most iconic ancient landmarks and walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and legends.
Highlights
What's included
Entrance to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Official Professional Guide
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
1
Roman Forum
Your tours also include the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, which was a bustling center of politics, religion, and social life. Visitors can walk among ruins where emperors, gladiators, and citizens once stood.
This tour of Ancient Rome includes a visit to the Palatine Hill, where emperors and wealthy families once lived, offering stunning views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.
Starting from a designated meeting point, participants receive personal headsets for clear audio. The tour includes access to the Arena floor, as well as the 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum.
Note that the 3rd level and Underground areas are not included.
The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica, in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (halfway, near the Roman Forum entrance). Our staff will be wearing a light blue vest with our logos on. Please arrive 15 minutes early—late arrivals cannot join the tour.
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Pickup
Everyone meets at the start point
Know before you go
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that names provided must exactly match IDs/passports for all participants (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry. Bring valid ID for everyone—no nicknames, missing, or incorrect names/last names allowed.
For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
Please show up at least 15 minutes before to do the check in
Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded
In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
If you select the semi-private option, our tours generally include up to 12 guests per guide for a more personal experience. From time to time, we may adjust the group size to accommodate families or friends traveling together, and some tours may also run with fewer participants. This flexible approach allows us to offer the best experience possible.
The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking
Please ensure that the names given exactly match the IDs or passports of all participants (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry, and don’t forget to bring a valid ID for everyone, which is necessary to enter.
If the Colosseum ticket controllers deny access due to the wrong name and last name, we decline any responsibility, and NO REFUND will be provided.
This voucher is not your entry ticket — it's a booking confirmation only. It must be exchanged for tickets at the meeting point before entering the Colosseum.
Please arrive at the meeting point in front of the Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano at least 15 minutes before the start time to check in. Your host will be standing next to a white flag with the company logo.
The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable.
Meeting time may change. If so, we’ll contact you by phone or message. Please provide the correct phone number with the country code, and check your WhatsApp and email regularly.
All visitors must pass through metal detector security checks.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a refillable plastic water bottle, especially in hot weather! In summer, the tour may last about 2 hours due to the heat.
Normal-sized backpacks are allowed. Not permitted: large backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glassware, unaccompanied minors, or electric wheelchairs.
This tour/activity has a maximum of 24 travellers.
By booking, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel
Refund
At least 3 days before
100%
Between 0 and 3 days before
0%
Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
Supplied by
Journey Tours
Product code
21175P67
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