--- title: Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 206 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 99 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-tour-with-arena-floor-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum/ --- # Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum **Guidekin's take:** Arena floor access in a small group with a licensed guide and fast track entry, picked for the way the route pairs the floor itself with the view down onto it from above. Arena ticket, reservation fee and headphones are included at €159 per person. Tour order flips with ticket times, and the tour is discounted on the first Sunday of the month. In our comparison: #99 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Ancient Rome on a small-group, expertly guided tour of its most iconic landmarks: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With fast-track entry, a licensed guide, and just 3 hours, you’ll enjoy an in-depth journey through the Eternal City’s past at outstanding value. Begin inside the Colosseum, where tales of gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering unfold, complete with sweeping views from above the arena floor. Continue to Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace and once home to imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient political and public life. With a relaxed pace, thoughtful route, and small group size, this tour is designed for comfort, insight, and unforgettable storytelling. Places are limited, so book now to experience Ancient Rome at the best price guaranteed. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet us in front the Arch of… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 12 people: small group - 6 start times: between 08:30 and 15:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €109: ages 5 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person for the Small Group Arena Tour -12 pax option; other options up to €159 - Duration: 1h–3h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 206 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Carpe Diem Tours - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.73 from 206 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 193 of 206. - 5 stars: 181 (88%) - 4 stars: 12 (6%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling and care; some report missing access to sites included in their booking. **Praised:** - Guides use stories and visual aids to explain Roman history - Many appreciate time for questions and photos without feeling rushed - Guides find shade and water stops and check on guests in the heat - Guides help groups navigate crowds and entrance queues **Complaints:** - Some report missing advertised access to the arena, Forum or Palatine Hill - Some report that no guide arrived for their confirmed booking - Some find commentary clear, while others struggle with accents or audio Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-04 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Arena Tour -12 pax | €119 / person | English | Small Group Colosseum Arena tour with a maximum of 12 people and visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours | | Colosseum Arena Tour | €159 / person | English | Colosseum tour with Arena Floor access, plus visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours | ## What's included - Passionate storytelling with headphones provided for clear audio - Access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum - Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (€24) + reservation fee (€2) - Expert-led guided tour of Ancient Rome with a small-group experience ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - This tour includes access to the Colosseum and entry onto the arena floor through the Gladiators’ Gate, the passage historically used by performers and participants entering the amphitheatre. From here, you’ll step into the central space where ancient spectacles once took... 2. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - Next, continue to Palatine Hill, traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Rome. This significant archaeological area contains remains spanning from early settlements through later imperial and medieval periods. With your guide, view notable sites such as the Hut of Romulus... 3. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - The final stop on this tour is the Roman Forum. As the center of ancient Rome, the Forum was a bustling hub of markets, law courts, temples, and public life. Here, Julius Caesar was cremated, two emperors were killed in 69 AD, and Cicero delivered speeches that influenced... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJn8yMY7ZhLxMRoGckLEOtWZU Ends: We finish inside the Ancient city, or Roman Forum. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with matching names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Tour order may vary: we will start with either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on ticket times. - Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of each month. Tours are discounted on these days. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #99 of 132** | €159 | 1h–3h | 4.73 (206) | shared, max 12 | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #99 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-tour-with-arena-floor-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md