--- title: Colosseum with Arena Floor Access, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 85 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 346 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 128 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-floor-access-roman-forum-palatine-hill/ --- # Colosseum with Arena Floor Access, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill **Guidekin's take:** Arena floor entry through the Gladiator's Gate in a small or semi private group, with a short version for people who only have a morning. Arena ticket, reservation fee and headsets are included at €85 per person. Site order can change on the day, and the operator extends the tour if a section is closed. In our comparison: #128 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Meet your guide and small group at a central meeting point for your chosen tour time. Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, ensuring a smooth experience with your pre-purchased ticket. Explore the partial reconstruction of the arena floor, gazing up at the tiered ruins above. Listen to your guide's commentary on how the arena was used and imagine the screaming of more than 50,000 citizens from above. Proceed to the second level to get a view from the crowd's perspective while your guide fills you in on more history and culture. This tour allows you to see the Colosseum from its upper tiers to its storied depths. Continue your adventure with a captivating visit to the Roman Forum, where dramatic events unfolded that shaped the course of history and conclude at the top of the Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €59 · private from €250 - 21 start times: between 08:30 and 17:00 - Food not included: Food/Beverage - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €54: ages 2 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person for the Semi Private with Arena -1.5h option; other options up to €300 - Duration: 1h 30m–3h - Rating: 4.51/5 from 346 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €59 · private from €250 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 21 start times between 08:30 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.51 from 346 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 302 of 346. - 5 stars: 283 (82%) - 4 stars: 19 (5%) - 3 stars: 11 (3%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 28 (8%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the historical explanations and considerate guides, though some feel rushed through the Colosseum. **Praised:** - Historical context that makes the Colosseum and surrounding ruins easier to understand - Patient guides who make time for questions and photos - Guides who seek shade and offer breaks in the heat - Pictures that help visitors visualise how the ruins once looked **Complaints:** - Some praise the pace, while others feel rushed through the Colosseum - Crowds and large groups make moving around more difficult - Summer heat and limited shade along the route - Difficulty finding the meeting point has led to missed departures Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-06-13 to 2026-09-30); 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 -1.5h | €59 / person | English | Arena Floor access: Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with no more than 10 guests. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included admission to continue exploring independently at your own pace after the guided tour. Semi Private with Arena -1.5h | | Group with Arena - 1.5h | €59 / person | English | Arena Floor access: Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with special access to where gladiators once fought, with no more than 25 guests. Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included admission to continue exploring independently at your own pace after the guided tour. | | Small Group with Arena -1.5h | €69 / person | English | Arena Floor access: Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with special access to where gladiators once fought, with no more than 15 guests. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included admission to continue exploring independently at your own pace after the guided tour. Small Group with Arena -1.5h | | Group with Arena Floor - 3h | €89 / person | English | Group with Arena Floor: Guided tour of the Colosseum, including the Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 25 guests. Duration: 3 hours | | Semi Private with Arena -3h | €99 / person | English | Semi Private with Arena: Guided tour of the Colosseum, including the Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 10 guests. Duration: 3 hours | | Private Tour up to 2 guests | €250 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Private Tour : Private guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena Floor access, including the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, for up to 2 guests. | | Private Tour up to 3 guests | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Private Tour : Private guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena Floor access, including the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, for up to 3 guests. | | Private Tour up to 4 guests | €300 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Private Tour : Private guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena Floor access, including the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, for up to 4 guests. | ## What's included - Colosseum Entry ticket with Arena (€24) - Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide - Semi-private Tour limited to 10 visitors (If Option Selected) - Small Group Tour limited to 15 visitors (If Option Selected) - Special Access to the Colosseum Arena Floor - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Reserved Entrance for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. - Group Tour limited to 25 visitors (If Option Selected) - English speaking Expert Guide ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Gratuities - Food/Beverage ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Step into the glory of Ancient Rome as you explore the Colosseum with an expert local guide. Experience exclusive access to the Arena Floor, where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators. Hear the stories behind its legendary spectacles as you discover the... 2. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - After exploring the Colosseum, continue with your guide to the Roman Forum, the political, commercial, and social heart of Ancient Rome. Wander among its remarkable ruins and uncover the temples, basilicas, and monuments where some of history's most important moments took... 3. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - Take a short uphill walk to Palatine Hill for breathtaking views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Discover the legendary birthplace of Rome, where Romulus is said to have founded the city in 753 BC, and explore the remains of the imperial palaces that later became... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 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 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 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:EilMLmdvIEdhZXRhbmEgQWduZXNpLCAwMDE4NCBSb21hIFJNLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCceVSca2YS8TERw8YpiRW1b5EhQKEgm7jpL5lmEvExE4bmWTBncPuQ Ends: Conclusion Point: Palatine Hill ## Good to know - 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 - Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours - 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 - IF PRIVATE TOUR IS SELECTED: Please be aware that the price for both adults and children is the same. Children can be booked at the adult rate. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #128 of 132** | €85 | 1h 30m–3h | 4.51 (346) | varies by option | | [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 #128 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-floor-access-roman-forum-palatine-hill/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md