Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum | 3 hours

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Portuguese Small Group: ARENA
2 Adults x $114.44
$228.88
Approx Total
$228.88
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in Portuguese with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people
French Small Group : ARENA
2 Adults x $114.44
$228.88
Approx Total
$228.88
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in French with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people
Spanish Small Group : ARENA
2 Adults x $114.44
$228.88
Approx Total
$228.88
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in Spanish with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people
Spanish Group : UNDERGROUND
2 Adults x $145.94
$291.88
Approx Total
$291.88
Group tour in Spanish: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 25 people
English Small Group : ARENA
2 Adults x $72.44
$144.88
Approx Total
$144.88
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in English with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 25 people
English Group : UNDERGROUND
2 Adults x $124.94
$249.88
Approx Total
$249.88
Group tour in English: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 25 people
Portuguese Private UNDERGROUND
2 Adults x $481.91
$963.82
Approx Total
$963.82
Private Tour in Portuguese: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.
German Small Group: ARENA
2 Adults x $124.94
$249.88
Approx Total
$249.88
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in German with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Live expert guide
  • Sterilized earphones to hear clearly your guide
  • Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Dedicated entrance tickets and reservation fees
  • Full on-site assistance
  • Access to EITHER the Underground section OR the Arena floor /depends on option chosen during booking
  • The higher levels are momentarily closed. This tour includes access up to the 2nd tier
  • Please note: The "Arena" options of this tour do not include access to the Underground section

Overview

Explore the world's most visited monument in the most comfortable and complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders. Step on the exclusive Arena floor OR descend into the Underground section (depending on the option you select during booking). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome. Then, take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and marvel at the beauty of ancient temples and ruins. Options available for small-group and private guided tours.

Meeting points

Meet us outside the ground floor exit of the metro (subway) station "Colosseo" by the green kiosk. 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.

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Itinerary

  • Colosseum

    Explore the world's most visited monument in the most complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders, either step on the Gladiators' Arena floor or descend into the exclusive Underground section (depending on the option selected). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the stage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome. Learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers. Travel back in time as you immerse yourself into the history of Ancient Rome and find out about the social and political function of this mighty amphitheater. Complete your Colosseum experience by going further up to the 1st tier from where you'll be amazed by the spectacular view over the Arena, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of Venus.

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Colosseum

    After the first part of your tour, head together towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill for another 1-hour guided tour.

    30 minutes

  • Arch of Constantine

    Start the second part of your tour by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the ruins of the Roman Forum.

    10 minutes

  • Foro Romano

    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.

    40 minutes

  • 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.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Please note that the tickets for this tour are nominative. We will register on them the names you have provided during checkout. Please make sure to provide the names of the people attending the tour as they appear on their passport.
  • 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
  • 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
  • The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
  • The Belvedere is momentarily not part of this tour due to COVID-19 restrictions
  • A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please note that the group will leave the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time in order to pass the security check
  • 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
  • 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.

Partially Refundable

January 30100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 7 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 7 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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I guide was on time and...

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide was on time and experienced. We felt we received good value for our money. We would recommend this tour.

Sarah was a fantastic...

Published on Jan, 2025

Sarah was a fantastic guide! Great information shared, interesting stories, and great pacing throughout the tour. My kids (12 & 14) also enjoyed it a lot! A highlight of our Rome trip!

Amazing tour. Our guide...

Published on Jan, 2025

Amazing tour. Our guide Morlana was great. Seeing where Julius Cesar himself walked and site of cremation was cool. Rome is steeped in history. The Colosseum was awesome. Definitely worth the visit and tour to get the history behind it.

Nice tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Organized tour and good handoff to different tour guides. Great access to all features of the coliseum in a small group so we could take lots of pictures. They were at the meeting point early so there was no stress wondering if we were at the right place.

Amazing experience!...

Published on Jan, 2025

Amazing experience! Highly recommend guide because you won’t get a lot of the information just walking around.

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