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Small Group Tour: Colosseum & Roman Forum with Arena Floor Access

Rome, Italy
Colosseum Arena Floor Gladiators and Ancient Rome
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Journey into the past and learn about daily life in ancient Rome with this in-depth tour of the city’s top two archaeological treasures. Zip past the crowds with priority entrance to the Colosseum and access the restricted area of the arena floor that most tourists miss while you learn about this magnificent amphitheater from your guide. Then continue on to stroll through the ruins of temples and squares in the adjacent Forum.
  • Time-saving skip-the-line admission to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Visit the arena floor through the Gladiator’s Gate with exclusive access
  • A guide to help interpret the complex ruins and explain their history
  • Tour with a small group for time to ask your guide questions

What's Included

  • Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Expert Certified Guide
  • Access to Arena floor
  • Headsets for groups when appropriate
  • €24 entry ticket to sites
  • Transport to/from meeting point.
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Via dei SS. Quattro, 81, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

    Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, 81 Roma RM 00184.. Look for the white Roman Vacations flag with the lion head on it.

End point

  • Arch of Constantine
    Via di S. Gregorio, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Roman Vacations, Via dei SS. Quattro, 81, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience 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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      Great tour
      Allan_W, Apr 2024
      Our guide (Micah??) was very knowledgeable and kept things moving (sometimes too fast - this man loves his history). Floor access is an absolute must as they limit how many people can go down there. Lots of great info on the forum and Pallantine Hill which is where the tour ends to let you explore further on your own.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Ciao Allan! Thank you very much for your kind words. Mircea was your guide, and is easily the best in the entire city. We are very fortunate to have him with us and we are so happy you enjoyed the tour with him. We hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!
      Colosseum tour
      Scott_N, Apr 2024
      It’s always hard to know what you’re getting when signing up for a tour like this but Arturo our guide did a great job- thanks!
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Thank you for the kind review Scott, Arturo is one of the best!
      Colosseum Tour
      Dana_G, Apr 2024
      We had the best tour guide. I wish I remembered his name to give him the proper credit. He said we can call him Mike since most could not pronounce his name. He was so funny and extremely knowledgeable! Would definitely use this tour agency and guide again.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Ciao Dana! Thank you so much for your kind words. Mircea was the name of your guide, and we agree that he is amazing at what he does. We hope to see you guys again. Safe travels!
      Excellent tour
      Christine_C, Apr 2024
      Mitch was a great tour guide! So informative & enjoyable to learn from. We thought it was a very valuable tour.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Ciao Christine! We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour. Mircea is an awesome guide and we are very lucky to have him with us. We hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!
      Great tour. We got to...
      Siti_M, Apr 2024
      Great tour. We got to skip the lines which was a big deal on a very busy day. The tour was very informative and interesting.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Thank you for the kind review, glad you enjoyed it!
      Great Tour
      Carley_R, Apr 2024
      Mitch was an excellent tour guide. Kept us all engaged and I can’t be more happy that we did this tour instead of trying to conquer the site on our own or buy tickets online. This tour was 110% worth the money. Mitch was so smart and informative and also gave great advice on other things to see and do in the city, super down to earth. Would do this tour again.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Ciao Carley! Thank you so much for your kind words. Mircea is an awesome guide and has a real way of making the whole tour remain interesting and enjoyable. We are so glad you go to go on tour with him and we hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!
      humie was a great guide!...
      Kelli_B, Mar 2024
      humie was a great guide! Learned a ton . In total with the Forum it was a bit long 3 1/2 hours but the line to get into through security was very long.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Ciao Kelli! Thank you so much for your kind words. Humi is an awesome guide and super entertaining. We know she loves her work and sharing her passion with others. We hope the rest of your time in Rome was as enjoyable, and we look forward to seeing you again. Safe travels!
      Great Trip to the Colosseum, Palantine Hill , and the Forum
      Robert_C, Mar 2024
      Our guide was Dmitri, the tallest tour Guide in Rome. Dmitri was affable and engaging the entire time. It was crowded that day but he kept us busy with talks while we waited. We learned a lot of the history of the colosseum while we waited. So much more than if we were exploring on our own. He took time to show us the small details and nuances of the Colosseum. Made the adventure that much more enjoyable. We got to Palantine Hill and the Forum he continued to offer many background stories and tidbits of information we couldn't have gotten on our own. He did not rush through the tour and was very patient will the entire group. At the conclusion of the tour he gave us some great recommendations for food and snacks during the rest of our stay in Rome. I feel Dmitri made this experience much more enjoyable for our group
      Response from Host, Mar 2024
      Ciao Robert! Thank you for your kind words, Dimitri is an amazing guide, glad you ejoyed the tour with him! Hope you a great time in Rome!
      Wonderful! Great way to experience history.
      Lori_A, Mar 2024
      Demitri was a fantastic guide. He is so personable and knowledgable. A must do in Rome. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We went in March and the weather was beautiful.
      Response from Host, Mar 2024
      Thank you Lori, we are so happy you enjoyed your tour with Dimitri. Have a wonderful time enjoying Spring in Rome.
      Highly recommended-Rich the tour guide was brilliant
      Caroline_L, Mar 2024
      Finding the starting location was easy and more importantly no long queues. Our guide was Rich, who was polite, knowledgeable, firm in getting us through the checkpoints. There was no meandering, straight to the business of how, when, whom, why, everything you would want with a guide. To be honest the 3 hours flew by and this was not our first time so I would recommend wholeheartedly.
      Response from Host, Mar 2024
      Thank you Caroline, Rich is an amazing guide we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your colosseum tour with him!
      Informative and fun!
      Priscilla_S, Mar 2024
      Your was awesome and out guide Rich with Roma Tours was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! He made the experience the best, so much to see and he helped absorb it all. Thank you Rich
      Response from Host, Mar 2024
      Thank you for the kind review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Rich!
      Brilliant tour
      Adam_R, Feb 2024
      Amazing tour with an amazing guide. We were lucky enough to be in a small group of 5 with Benjamin. He is extremely knowledgable and engaging and quite often answered our questions before we even had a chance to ask them. We never felt rushed. Would 100% recommend this.
      Response from Host, Feb 2024
      Ciao Adam! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Benjamin. He's a great guide. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Rome, and we hope to see you again. Safe travels!
      Wonderful tour
      Nicole_P, Feb 2024
      I spent a lovely afternoon at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The guide was knowledgeable and I left with hundreds of photos. It was exactly what I was looking for in a tour. I was on the tour solo and the final group on the tour was small. I would book this tour again.
      Response from Host, Feb 2024
      Ciao Nicole! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and it was everything you hoped it would be. We would love to see you again when you're next in Rome. We hope the rest of your trip was as enjoyable. Safe travels!
      Great Day at Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum.
      Ryan_s, Jan 2024
      Great Tour! Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Staff even was kind of enough to direct to some morning motivation (coffee) as we were a bit early. A great day at the Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum.
      Response from Host, Jan 2024
      Thank you Ryan, we are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us on tour in Rome.
      Good Tour
      Vincent_B, Jan 2024
      Rich was a great guide. I did a similar tour 5 years ago in January and scheduled for the morning. Unfortunately then, there was ice on the gladiator’s entrance so we could not do it. I booked the morning again this time, forgetting about the previous experience. They texted me a day or two before asking me to change to afternoon. Was not a problem for us as we had other things we wanted to do that we could and did switch to the morning. All worked out and good communication. And only had 6 people on the tour and it was really good. This was my 4th tour of the Colosseum and 2nd of the Forum and I still learned some new stuff. It really is a fascinating area. Rich used his cell phone a lot to show what areas looked like when it was constructed. He said he has been doing this for 25+ years and I would say it showed.
      Response from Host, Jan 2024
      Thank you Vincent, we are so happy you had a great tour with Rich! He really is one of the best. We hope you had a great remainder of your holiday in Rome.
      Great tour with Richard
      Corey_S, Jan 2024
      Richard was amazing. Very knowledgeable and accommodating, highly recommended! He told us a lot of fun facts and information we would have never known.
      Response from Host, Jan 2024
      Ciao Corey! Many thanks for your kind words. Rich is an awesome tour guide and one we are lucky to have with us. His knowledge and experience is second to none. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with him. We hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!
      great experience
      Kuotung_H, Jan 2024
      Richard was a great and knowledgeable tour guide. He showed us visuals to compare what the structure used to be like vs now. Lots of opportunities to ask questions with the smaller group. He also speaks English fluently. Highly recommend.
      Response from Host, Jan 2024
      Thank you Kuotun! Rich is great and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with him!
      Awesome
      ashley_t, Jan 2024
      Rich was great! He was knowledgeable and fun. It was our favorite tour while in Rome. He made us feel comfortable and didn’t rush
      Response from Host, Jan 2024
      Ciao Ashley! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Rich, he really is awesome at what he does and his knowledge is something else. We hope to see you again in Rome, safe travels!
      10/10 would recommend
      N_G, Dec 2023
      From start to finish was a lovely tour, we went to the office (meet up point) to get our tickets and the process was quick and easy. Our tour guide Rich was super enthusiastic and well versed in ancient Roman history as he had studied it and has lived in Rome for over 20 years coming over from the US. We were told lots of fun facts, had a relatively small group (about 9 of us total) and went at a good pace throughout the various locations (Colosseum, Palatine Hill + Roman forum). We were given head sets so even if you were at the back of the group you’d still be able to hear what the tour guide was saying. All round great experience would defo recommend.
      Response from Host, Dec 2023
      Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind words. Your guide Rich really is amazing and we are so glad all you guys enjoyed the our with him. We hope to see you guys back in Rome, we would love to have you on tour with us again. Safe travels!
      Very informative
      Emika_W, Dec 2023
      Prompt beginning and incredibly educational; only six including our family of four. the children had a great time. Definitely recommend
      Response from Host, Dec 2023
      Ciao Emika! Thank you so much for your kind words. The guide you had, Mircea, really is fantastic and we are so glad all you guys enjoyed the our with him. We hope to see you guys back in Rome, we would love to have you on tour with us again. Safe travels!
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