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Rome Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

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60 minutes
English

This exclusive Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill tour offers a unique experience into Ancient Rome!, With exclusive access to the arena floor, you’ll stand where gladiators once battled for glory and wild animals roared beneath the feet of roaring crowds. Here's what makes this tour stand out: ✅Be captivated by an expert guide who brings Ancient Rome to life with thrilling tales of gladiators, emperors and the Colosseum’s hidden secrets. ✅ Enter Through the Libitinaria Gate directly in the Arena Floor once the gladiators’ exclusive entrance. ✅ Ascend to the legendary Palatine Hill, where Rome was born! Marvel at breathtaking views of the Forum & explore the ruins of Imperial palaces where emperors once lived in opulence. ✅Wander through the political & religious center along the "Via Sacra" inside the Roman Forum, here the fate of the empire was decided. Walk among temples, Basilicas & arches & discover the Temple of Julius Caesar. This tour sells fast. Book it Now!

Options

English Guided Tour

French Guided Tour

Portuguese Guided Tour

Semi-Private English Tour

Spanish Guided Tour

Tickets with audioguide

English Guided Tour

English Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in English
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

FromNZD $99.36Per Person
Available from 28th Jul 2025

What's included in Rome Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Colosseum

Tour of the Colosseum with Arena stage, where the gladiators used to fight. It was reconstructed and half of the monument was covered to display the underground. Also the first and second ring are included in the tour.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Professional Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please Add the full name of each participant (including children) to your reservation. If names are wrong and entry is denied, we cannot provide a refund
  • For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
  • The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
  • Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
  • Please show up at least 15 minutes before to do the check in
  • Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
  • Late arrivals will not be refunded
  • In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
  • All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
  • Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
  • By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
  • If you selected the audio guide option, please make sure to download it in advance using a Wi-Fi connection. It will work offline once downloaded. We do not provide headphones – bring your own that are compatible with your phone. Please note: the app may not function properly on older devices. If your ticket is booked after 4:00 PM, there might not be enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill – you can either start earlier or return the next day to visit the Forum.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (half way, close the entrance of the Roman Forum). You will see our staff in front of the Basilica wearing a uniform with the logos of the company Real Barcelona Tours. 

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

-Your itinerary will consist of visiting the Colosseum (entrance from the Arena), Palatine Hill, and Roman forum. -Please note that due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities. -Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided. -The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed nor refunded -ID mandatory. Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance. -Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that in case of late arrival you will lose your tour and no refund will be given for no show or for late arrival. -Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code. -Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in. -Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check. No visitor can avoid these checks. -Please make sure you bring comfortable shoes and a refillable plastic water bottle especially during hot weather! In summer time due to the heat the tour might last about 2 hours. -Normal sized backpacks are permitted, huge backpacks will not be admitted. Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs. -This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

Operator

Real Barcelona Tours