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Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Arena Access Option

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Overview

Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Arena Access Option: choose the Ancient Rome experience that best fits your visit.

This product includes separate options, not cumulative experiences. Please check your selected option carefully, as itinerary, duration, language and inclusions vary.

Choose the Colosseum Express 1-Hour Tour for a focused guided Colosseum visit with first and second tier access, plus independent 24-hour access to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Fora.

Choose the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill option for a fully guided Ancient Rome tour with reserved Colosseum entrance, expert guide and guided visit through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Choose the Arena Access option to add the Colosseum Arena Floor and stand where gladiators once fought, with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill included according to the selected option.

Spanish option available for guests who prefer a guided Colosseum and Roman Forum experience in Spanish.

What's Included

  • COLOSSEUM EXPRESS 1-HOUR OPTION: 24-hour independent access to Forum, Palatine Hill & Imperial Fora
  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included + 2 € per person res fee
  • SEMI-PRIVATE COLOSSEUM ARENA TOUR: semi-private Colosseum Arena Floor tour with max 8 guests
  • Gratuities
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Piazza del Colosseo
1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

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Colosseum

visit the Colosseum with reserved entrance and expert guide. Learn about gladiators, emperors, Roman games and the history of Rome’s most iconic ancient amphitheater. Access level, duration and guided areas vary according to the selected option
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

IF COLOSSEUM ARENA & ROMAN FORUM TOUR, SPANISH ARENA & ROMAN FORUM TOUR OR SEMI-PRIVATE COLOSSEUM ARENA TOUR IS SELECTED: access the Colosseum Arena Floor and stand where gladiators once fought. In the Spanish option, Arena access is independent
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano (pass by)

IF INCLUDED IN YOUR SELECTED OPTION: explore the Roman Forum, the political, religious and commercial heart of Ancient Rome. Visit ruins of temples, basilicas and public spaces with your guide, or independently with the Express option pass
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Palatine Hill (pass by)

IF INCLUDED IN YOUR SELECTED OPTION: discover Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s most ancient areas, linked to the city’s legendary origins and imperial residences. Enjoy panoramic views over the Roman Forum and Ancient Rome
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Arch of Constantine

See the Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum, one of Ancient Rome’s most famous triumphal arches. For the Colosseum Express 1-Hour Tour, this area is also connected to the dedicated meeting point
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Big bags, umbrellas and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums
  • The schedule is subject to changes pending more precise information from the Colosseum management
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Arena Access Option?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5049P38

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Arena Access Option?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • COLOSSEUM EXPRESS 1-HOUR OPTION: 24-hour independent access to Forum, Palatine Hill & Imperial Fora.
  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included + 2 € per person res fee.
  • SEMI-PRIVATE COLOSSEUM ARENA TOUR: semi-private Colosseum Arena Floor tour with max 8 guests.
  • COLOSSEUM, FORUM & PALATINE TOUR: guided Ancient Rome tour with Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill.
  • SPANISH ARENA & ROMAN FORUM: Roman Forum guided tour with independent Colosseum Arena Floor access.
  • COLOSSEUM ARENA & ROMAN FORUM TOUR: guided Colosseum Arena Floor and Roman Forum tour in English.
  • Professional licensed guide for your Colosseum tour & Headsets to hear your guide when needed.
  • COLOSSEUM EXPRESS 1-HOUR OPTION: guided Colosseum tour with first and second tier access.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Arena Access Option is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Arena Access Option 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • COLOSSEUM EXPRESS 1-HOUR OPTION: 24-hour independent access to Forum, Palatine Hill & Imperial Fora
  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included + 2 € per person res fee
  • SEMI-PRIVATE COLOSSEUM ARENA TOUR: semi-private Colosseum Arena Floor tour with max 8 guests
  • COLOSSEUM, FORUM & PALATINE TOUR: guided Ancient Rome tour with Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill
  • SPANISH ARENA & ROMAN FORUM: Roman Forum guided tour with independent Colosseum Arena Floor access
  • COLOSSEUM ARENA & ROMAN FORUM TOUR: guided Colosseum Arena Floor and Roman Forum tour in English
  • Professional licensed guide for your Colosseum tour & Headsets to hear your guide when needed
  • COLOSSEUM EXPRESS 1-HOUR OPTION: guided Colosseum tour with first and second tier access
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • PLEASE NOTE: in order to purchase the Colosseum tickets, we kindly need to receive in advance the names of all participants (accordingly to the ID card)
  • Big bags, umbrellas and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums
  • The schedule is subject to changes pending more precise information from the Colosseum management
  • 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 be advised that the tour itinerary may change, but the guided tour is always guaranteed
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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