Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access
Overview
Enjoy a premium tour of ancient Rome, combining a guided visit of the Colosseum with one of 3 ways to access it:
With the REGULAR option, you’ll enjoy a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum’s main levels, followed by included (unguided) entry to the Roman Forum to explore on your own. Arena and Underground access are not included.
Choose the ARENA option for a 3-hour guided experience that takes you onto the Arena Floor and continues through the Roman Forum with your guide. Inside the Colosseum, this option includes the Arena Floor only, not the Regular Levels or Underground.
For the most complete experience, choose the UNDERGROUND option. This 3-hour guided tour includes the Colosseum’s Regular Levels, Arena Floor and fascinating Underground area, as well as a guided visit of the Roman Forum.
Whichever option you choose, your Colosseum and Roman Forum entry is included. Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option.
What's Included
- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option — NOT included in ARENA or REGULAR.
- Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (€18)
- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options — NOT included in REGULAR.
- 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
- If you select the REGULAR option, 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
The tour ends either at the Colosseum or at the Roman Forum, depending on the option you choose.
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- IMPORTANT: Please provide the full names of all travellers (specifying who is younger than 18). Missing/wrong information may result in denied entry.
- Please make sure to provide the names exactly as they appear on the ID or passport.
- Each participant will be asked to present a valid passport or ID card, at the entrance of Roman Forum / Colosseum, that matches the name provided at the time of booking.
- 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.
- A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-55341P7
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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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- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option — NOT included in ARENA or REGULAR.
- Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (€18).
- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options — NOT included in REGULAR.
- 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.
- If you select the REGULAR option, 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 with Optional Arena or Underground Access 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 with Optional Arena or Underground Access 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
- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option — NOT included in ARENA or REGULAR.
- Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (€18)
- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options — NOT included in REGULAR.
- 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
- If you select the REGULAR option, 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- IMPORTANT: Please provide the full names of all travellers (specifying who is younger than 18). Missing/wrong information may result in denied entry.
- Please make sure to provide the names exactly as they appear on the ID or passport.
- Each participant will be asked to present a valid passport or ID card, at the entrance of Roman Forum / Colosseum, that matches the name provided at the time of booking.
- 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.
- A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
