--- title: Colosseum with Gladiator Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 169 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 176 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 101 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-gladiator-arena-floor-forum-palatine-hill-tour/ --- # Colosseum with Gladiator Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour **Guidekin's take:** Arena floor entry with a guide who is an archaeologist rather than a script reader, in a small group or a semi private version, with the Forum and Palatine after. Arena ticket, fees and taxes are included at €169 per person. Steps and uneven ground throughout, and Jubilee restoration work can change the route. In our comparison: #101 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take a trip back in time to ancient Rome on our small group tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine hill, including an exclusive visit to the awe-inspiring amphitheatre’s arena floor. Strap on your sandals and follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as we relive the bloody spectacles that left ancient Roman audiences spellbound: in the company of an expert archaeologist you’ll learn all about the drama of the deadly ancient games, and have the chance to walk out onto the arena floor to see exactly what the gladiators saw almost 2,000 years ago. Our in-depth exploration of ancient Rome will continue in the fascinating Forum, the beating heart of the classical city. Conclude your tour in the evocative ruins of the nearby Palatine hill, where generations of Roman emperors lived in palaces of unimaginable luxury. Our Colosseum tour with arena floor access is the best way to experience ancient Rome - book your place today! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 12:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food and Beverages - Children from €159: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €169 per person for the Semi Private Guided Experience option; other options up to €185 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.71/5 from 176 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Through Eternity Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 12:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.71 from 176 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 163 of 176. - 5 stars: 152 (86%) - 4 stars: 11 (6%) - 3 stars: 5 (3%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 6 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' explanations and small groups; the walking, stairs and heat can be demanding. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations that help make sense of the Forum and Colosseum - Stories and visual reconstructions that help travellers picture ancient Rome - Small groups with room for questions and personal attention - Guides who seek shade and stop for drinking water in hot weather - Smooth ticketing and efficient entry into the sites **Complaints:** - Extensive walking and stairs can be tiring, especially in hot weather - Earpiece failures or poor audibility make commentary hard to follow - Some praise the guides' manner, while others report disengaged or dismissive behaviour - A few report incorrect or changed start times Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-10-23 to 2026-09-23); 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 Guided Experience | €169 / person | English | - | | Exclusive Small Group Tour | €185 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Headsets (for groups of 6 or more) - Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 per person. - Arena Floor Visit - Expert, English-Speaking Guide - All Fees and Taxes - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) ## Not included - Transportation to and from the meeting/end point - Food and Beverages - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h) 2. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) 3. **Arch of Constantine** (pass by, no stop) - Walk by 4. **Arco di Tito** (pass by, no stop) - - 5. **Tempio di Saturno** (pass by, no stop) - Inside the Roman Forum 6. **Tempio di Romolo** (pass by, no stop) - Inside the Roman Forum 7. **Palatine Hill** (1h; admission included) - It is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei1MYXJnbyBDb3JyYWRvIFJpY2NpLCA0MywgMDAxODQgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiMBIuChQKEgnBcp2Ss2EvExEiWK3mvelWPRArKhQKEgktuAWPs2EvExGLyimQSfL9FQ ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended. - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you. - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #101 of 132** | €169 | 3h | 4.71 (176) | shared | | [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 #101 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. 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