Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground
Overview
Enjoy a private 3-hour guided tour of ancient Rome with a professional guide, choosing from three Colosseum access options:
REGULAR LEVELS
Choose this option for a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum's Regular Levels, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena Floor and Underground access are NOT included.
ARENA FLOOR
Choose this option for a 1-hour guided Colosseum tour with direct backdoor access to the Arena Floor, and enjoy the gladiators’ perspective, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Regular Levels and Underground access are NOT included.
UNDERGROUND
For the most complete experience, choose the underground option. You’ll visit the Regular Levels, Arena Floor, and Underground in a 1-hour guided tour, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option.
Please note that the order of visit may vary.
What's Included
- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS option.
- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS or ARENA
- Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground, depending on the option you book (€18-24)
- Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena and Underground access are NOT included.
- If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
- Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is NOT included.
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via della Salara Vecchia
5/6, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
- 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 be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We cannot accommodate, refund, or reschedule late arrivals.
- You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
- 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.
- This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
- A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS option.
- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS or ARENA.
- Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground, depending on the option you book (€18-24).
- Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly.
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena and Underground access are NOT included.
- If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
- Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is NOT included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS option.
- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS or ARENA
- Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground, depending on the option you book (€18-24)
- Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena and Underground access are NOT included.
- If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
- Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is NOT included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
- 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 be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We cannot accommodate, refund, or reschedule late arrivals.
- You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
- 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.
- This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
- A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
