Colosseum Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Overview
With exclusive access you will enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, walking directly onto the arena floor. Experience the grandeur of the arena from a unique perspective, as you stand where the gladiators once stood, when they walked out to the sounds of thousands of yelling spectators.
Your audio guide will bring to life the exciting and shocking events that took place where you now stand. Enjoy an up-close view of the underground chambers exposed below, wander through the vast corridors, and climb the ancient stone stairs of this magnificent amphitheater, as you learn of its rich history.
What's Included
- Arena Floor restricted area and Entrance/Gladiator Door
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access valued €24 per person
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Headsets
- Official Live Guide for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum Entrance with Audio Guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
Via dei Fori Imperiali
1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Largo della Salara Vecchia
00186 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
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Foro Romano
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
1 hour 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- 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.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
- Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
- Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
- No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
- There are mandatory security checks al all entry points to the sites. The wait time time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
- The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
- The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Activity code: C-62972P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Arena Floor restricted area and Entrance/Gladiator Door.
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access valued €24 per person.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Headsets.
- Official Live Guide for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Colosseum Entrance with Audio Guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour 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 Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour 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 Floor restricted area and Entrance/Gladiator Door
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access valued €24 per person
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Headsets
- Official Live Guide for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum Entrance with Audio Guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- 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.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
- Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
- Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
- No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
- There are mandatory security checks al all entry points to the sites. The wait time time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
- The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
- The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
