Rome

Colosseum Arena Tour Small Group

Rome, Italy

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The Colosseum has compelling restricted areas that are not always open to the general public. On this small-group tour, enter through the *Porta Libitina* or “Gate of Death” and get full access to the restricted arena floor, where gladiators and animals once battled. Then, continue the tour by following your guide through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

A small-group tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill
Travel with a guide: Dive deep into ancient Roman history
Explore the restricted arena floor where gladiators once battled
Small-group tour ensures personalized attention

What's Included

Local expert guide
See all the main sights of Ancient Rome
Headphones included - audio tour
Small-group, more personal tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arch of Constantine
Via di S. Gregorio, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Roma RM. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes priorly. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations.

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What To Expect

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

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.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

54 reviews

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Ancient Rome in a few hours

Ronald_H, Apr 2024

The guide , Paulo, was very good and knowledgable and great at interacting with everyone on the tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks for sharing your experience, Ronald! It sounds like Paulo did an excellent job guiding you through Ancient Rome. His knowledge and interaction surely made the tour memorable.

10 Out Of 10

Tao_W, Apr 2024

I was not expecting to be blown away.. but the tour guide had me so engaged. I really would recommend. I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it alone. The knowledge of history she spoke about was fascinating .

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks for sharing your experience, Tao! It's wonderful to hear that your tour guide made the Colosseum Arena Tour so engaging and informative. Having a knowledgeable guide can truly enhance the experience of exploring historical sites.

Colosseum Small Group Tour

Caitlyn_I, Apr 2024

Paola was great! She was sooo knowledgeable and kept a very well paced and organized tour for the duration of the time we spent with her. I would recommend this tour and her to anyone visiting Rome. I would say, though, make sure you book a morning time. The first hour of our tour was great but after that it got quite busy!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks, Caitlyn! Glad to hear you had a great time with Paola on our Colosseum Arena Tour. Appreciate the recommendation and the tip about booking morning slots.

An outstanding tour by Barbara!

Steven_S, Apr 2024

Barbara , from Carpe Diem was outstanding. She was very thorough and knowledgeable. She loves what she does.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks, Steven! Delighted to hear you had an outstanding tour with Barbara on our Colosseum Arena Tour Small Group. We're glad you found her thorough and knowledgeable. Appreciate your feedback!

Excellent Tour and fantastic tour guide!

Maryam_M, Apr 2024

This was a truly unforgettable tour and much of the credit goes to our phenomenal guide, Selene. Her expertise, paired with a remarkable ability to engage and connect, made the experience exceptionally enriching. She was very engaging and made a special effort to captivate our children, aged 12 and 16, ensuring they remained interested in the stunning sites and the rich history throughout our tour. Selene has a PhD in archaeology! Doesn’t get any better than that.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for the great rating & for taking the time to post a review. We're so pleased to see that you are happy with our service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Colosseum + Paolo = Perfecto

Grace_G, Apr 2024

Our guide, Paolo, was by far the most knowledgeable, personable, and entertaining guide we could have had the good fortune of being paired with for our tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. He learned everyone’s names, involved them in an interactive way to relay the expansive history of such a place, and even had other tours stop and listen/watch. He was kind enough to buy a small souvenir for my 12-yo daughter to take home as well. At the end of the tour, he also provided his own personal recommendations for restaurants in Rome, some other must-see sites, as well as a new favorite gelato and tiramisu places! I cannot recommend Paolo enough - I hope everyone can experience the Colosseum like we did!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It's wonderful to hear that Paolo made your experience at the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill so memorable, Grace! Sounds like he went above and beyond to ensure you had a fantastic time and even provided personalized recommendations. Thank you for your glowing review of Paolo!

Very thorough tour and Joy was just fantastic!

Robert_H, Apr 2024

A bit strenuous at 6500 steps according to my iPhone, but Joy’s friendly and knowledgeable information was the real highlight. It did not seem rushed, and the narration was clear and easy to follow. I felt that I crawled all over the Colosseum and then went outside to explore the Palantine and Forum. It was good weather and not too hot, which helped during all those steep staircases. This was everything I had hoped for and really feel I got my money’s worth. The COlosseum was a wonder but Joy was what made it memorable.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Delighted you enjoyed the tour, Robert! Joy's expertise truly enhanced the experience. Thanks for sharing your feedback! Best regards!

Life Experience

Jerry_B, Apr 2024

The tour guide balanced information, pace, and emphasized key points. Very personable and kept checking on our Group.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Your positive feedback means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing our tour!

Colosseum and Forum Tour

Rob_Y, Feb 2024

Barbara was engaging and very informative. She challenged us to ask questions and answered them fully. Totally enjoyed her tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

It's great to hear that you had an enjoyable experience on the Colosseum and Forum tour with Barbara, Rob! It sounds like she did an excellent job of keeping the tour engaging and informative. Thanks for sharing your feedback!

Absolutely worth the money. Very informative.

Michelle_V, Jan 2024

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about ancient Roman history. She delivered all information in a passionate and easily understandable way. I would highly recommend this tour to others wanting to see the Colosseum. I learned so much that I probably wouldn’t have if I tried to navigate the site by myself. Thanks for the great tour!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. These are the stories that keep us so motivated to continue doing what we’re doing, and we’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience.

Very worthwhile

Richard_M, Jan 2024

Benjamin, our guide, was both knowledgeable and patient leading the tour. We learned a tremendous amount from his sharing.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review and helping to share the word about us. We really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon!

Educational, knowledgeable, bucket list tour!

Kellie_B, Nov 2023

Christian was a fountain of knowledge, this tour promptly started and lasted around 3.5 hours. The whole of the tour was so educational, Christian really knew his stuff! Pointing out some small stamps on bricks, used to age the time it was built, which would go completely unnoticed without that knowledge. Overall a fab day

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to share your feedback with our service. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience – it means the world to our entire team.

A good day

Michael_B, Nov 2023

During our vacation we have done about 13 tours. So, at this point I was a little toured out, except our guide was A-Ma-Zing. The tour was like a story that travelled from the past to the more present. She was animated, intelligent and really funny. I hope everyone who books this tour gets our guide, but if not, and if the tours are even 50% as good as ours, you’ll having a unforgettable day.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your 5-star review with the rest of our community. We hope to see you again soon!

The Coliseum by Gloria

Paula_D, Nov 2023

Gloria Constantini was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable, and good with groups needs. Her English was very good, made our tour exceptional. thank you!!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share this positive rating! We will make sure to share this with our team to let them know to keep up the amazing work and we hope to see you again very soon!

Knowledgeable guide

Tess_D, Oct 2023

Suzanna was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly throughout the tour. The Roman forum was incredible to see. The guide book showing what the ruins would have looked like helped give perspective. The history of the colosseum was interesting and Suzanna was great it helping us capture the perfect photo.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We're happy to hear that our team provided you with excellent service. We'll make sure that they receive your feedback. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Fantastic guide, very family friendly

Laura_P, Oct 2023

Our guide Lumi was true professional, very knowledgeable and fantastic with kids, a very memorable experience 👍

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review and helping to share the word about us. We really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon!

Well worth the time and money!

Rachel_C, Oct 2023

Great small group experience with fantastic guide. Definitely recommend if you want to understand more about the history of the colosseum and Roma!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts as a review. We are happy to know that you had a good experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Amazing

Vanessa_F, Oct 2023

Carpe diem tours with fi, was amazing. She was so informative, we learnt a lot, but the best part was that she was sooooo fun. I highly recommend her. The booking was super easy and secure.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review and helping to share the word about us. We really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon!

Great experience. Even the kids paid attention

Rowena_H, Oct 2023

Paolo did a great job of sharing information and bringing everything to life. He was great at keeping everyone engaged

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for letting us and the community know about your fantastic experience with us! We hope to see you again soon.

Great informative tour

Jordan_D, Sep 2023

We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was an archaeologist and provided lots of insights, specific information, and great answers to all questions asked. She kept the group engaged and helped us navigate around the crowds to make the most efficient use of our time. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

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