Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum

Experience the thrill of ancient Rome with an exclusive Colosseum Arena Tour. Explore the historic site with an archaeologist, and choose to be a spectator or a gladiator. Skip the queue and delve into the world of gladiator fights and Roman power.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza del Colosseo - Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a privileged backdoor entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena. Save time waiting in ticket lines with this tour that includes Colosseum admission..
  • Colosseum - Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. Feel like a Gladiator and journey back to the days of the Roman Empire with a professional archeologist.

Marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering and learn about the innovative techniques used to build it. Discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction and hear about the bloody games that took place within it.

After your official tour ends you can stay inside the Colosseum as long as you wish. Then you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).

  • Roman Forum - OPTIONALLY, you can have a short break inside the Colosseum to further explore on your own, then join the guide again to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking.

Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome.

Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.
Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.

  • Palatine Hill - Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
    From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird’s eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
What's Included
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Live professional archeologist guide
  • Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
  • One mask per person if required
  • Use of sanitizing gel during the tour
  • Full on-site assistance
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum.

Save time waiting in lines with this tour that includes admission into the world’s most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with a small group of a maximum of 25 participants. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.

You have the choice to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.

  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
  • 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.
  • Pets are not permitted
  • Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
  • You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
  • Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
  • Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
  • 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.
Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21
Piazza del Colosseo
Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 30 minutes before the starting time. Note that there is also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Laurenmharding
Sep 12, 2024
Excellent nighttime tour - Fantastic guide who set the stage for the tour with expert historical context. Added bonus was his sense of humor! Strongly recommend visiting at 5:30PM—just before sunset and when it is cooler and with fewer crowds.
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Matthew_d
Sep 11, 2024
Colosseum Tour - Sam was an amazing and thorough guide. It was an awesome experience, especially getting into an exclusive area. We were literally the last group in the Colosseum because of him. It was a fantastic experience and he was a great guide. I highly recommend this tour.
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Nick_p
Aug 30, 2024
As advertised - We wanted to see the arena floor so these tickets were worth it. Quick 1 hour tour. Ticket good for Roman forum access the next day. Daisuke was our guide. Enthusiastic. Headsets worked well and he was willing to take pics. Got what we wanted!
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Maggie_m
Aug 19, 2024
Absolutely Amazing! - So informative and so fun! Our guide was both caring and funny while giving us loads of information we never would have known without the tour. Down to the littlest details in the engineering and architecture, she made everything so interesting.
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Luz_l
Jul 30, 2024
Fun in the heat - The whole experience was worth it. Our tour guide was amazing and knowledge also she make sure that we have water and took pictures of the entire group.
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Dawn_g
Jun 25, 2024
You want MARIO if you can have him. - Our expert guide, Mario, has to be the BEST guide in the Forum and Amphitheater. This experience was perfect. Mario’s knowledge humor and skill in guiding naive tourist in top notch. So happy we did this tour
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Kent_c
Jun 13, 2024
Colosseum in June - The four of us spent a hot summer day with Lorenzo. He did a great job with stories surrounding the Colosseum. Everything was paced well and he kept things interesting. 3 hrs was a lengthy time- but helped create a complete picture. Younger kids may have a harder time- but the adults will learn a lot.
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Trek19560379069
Jun 12, 2024
We Were Entertained 😉 - Excellent tour of the Colosseum, Palatino and Roman Forum. Bodgan was a brilliant, informative and attentive guide. 10/10 for value and quality.
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Jenna_m
Aug 4, 2024
Brisk tour - The tour moves at a consistent brisk pace. There is lot of archaeological history. The tour company provides headphones so that you can hear the guide. Our guide was born in Italy. He spoke a little too quickly for me so I missed a lot of what he said.
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Arnold_v
Jul 19, 2024
Is very similar to other tours of the Colosseum - Is very similar to other tours of the Colosseum. The guide (archaeologist) was well selected. There was no intention of letting us into the Forum with the ticket despite sales claims that this is the case.
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