--- title: Colosseum with Arena Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Hill lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 76 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 72 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] guidekin_pick: Guided arena, own pace after rank_in_category: 26 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-with-arena-express-tour-with-forum-palatine-hill/ --- # Colosseum with Arena Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Hill **Guidekin's take:** Arena floor with a guide in 1h 30m, then the Forum and Palatine on your own with the included ticket, and you choose the group size tier from semi private up. Arena ticket and headsets are included at €76 per person, pickup and tips are not. Rated 4.97 across 72 reviews, and a closed section means a longer tour, not a refund. In our comparison: #26 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the timeless allure of ancient Rome with our Colosseum Arena Express tour, a dynamic adventure that grants exclusive access to the Colosseum’s arena floor as well as restricted areas and ongoing exhibitions at the Roman Forum. With personalized guidance from our expert, you'll gain an unparalleled perspective on ancient history. During this exhilarating journey, each step offers an adventure as captivating as it is educational, creating memories that will endure as long as the Colosseum itself. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 10 people: small group - 9 start times: between 08:30 and 17:00 - Children from €54: ages 4 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €76 per person for the Semi Private with Arena Floor option; other options up to €69 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 9 start times between 08:30 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.97 from 72 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 72 of 72. - 5 stars: 70 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and storytelling; the walking and stairs can be tiring, especially in hot weather. **Praised:** - Guides explain the sites through detailed history and engaging stories - Humour and lively explanations keep families interested - Time for questions and help finding photo spots - Patient pacing and attention to guests who need extra care - Visual aids help put historical explanations in context **Complaints:** - Hot weather makes the outdoor visit uncomfortable - Plenty of walking and stairs can make the visit tiring - Some praise the audio, while others find the earpieces uncomfortable or poorly fitting Written by Guidekin from the 72 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2025-04-15 to 2026-09-19); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Semi Private with Arena Floor | €59 / person | English | Semi Private Tour: Semi Private of no more than 10 people. | | Group with Arena Floor | €59 / person | English | Group Tour: Group of no more than 24 people. | | Small Group with Arena Floor | €69 / person | English | Small Group Tour: Small Group of no more than 15 people. | ## What's included - Group Size of your choice (10, 15 or 24 participants) - Colosseum & Arena Floor entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person) - Expert, English-speaking Tour Guide - Self-guided Tour of Roman Forum - Access to Colosseum’s Arena Floor Level - Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing - Self-guided Tour of Palatine Hill ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (30m; admission included) - Feel the weight of history as you step onto the hallowed grounds of the Colosseum’s arena floor, where gladiators once battled for glory. With exclusive access to restricted areas, you'll walk in their footsteps, imagining the roar of the crowds and the clash of swords which... 2. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - Your tour guide will escort you to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the echoes of ancient civilization beckon, promising you a deeper understanding of Rome's enduring legacy. Your special ticket gives you acces to some sites not open to the general ticket... 3. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - Equipped with detailed site maps, you're free to explore the Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace, ensuring a personalized and immersive experience. Your special ticket gives you acces to some sites not open to the general ticket holders such as: The House of Augustus,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 08:30 and 17:00 - 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 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJRQhqxrZhLxMRHnYmyBvAPdU Ends: Your are free to finish your exploration of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill when you desire. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. - Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed. - Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience. - On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour. - May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 132** | €76 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (72) | shared, max 10 | | [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 #26 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-with-arena-express-tour-with-forum-palatine-hill/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md