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Colosseum Tour: Exclusive Arena Access
4.3
1,858 Ratings
Roma
Embark on a private half-day tour of ancient Rome, exploring iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in the rich history and architectural wonders of this ancient city.
Embark on a private half-day tour of ancient Rome, exploring iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in the rich history and architectural wonders of this ancient city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Colosseum - Travel back in time and discover the iconic Colosseum with a knowledgeable guide! Follow the paths of gladiators, delve into the history of grand battles, and listen to captivating tales of ancient Rome.
- Palatine Hill - Discover the core of ancient Rome on this guided tour of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill! Tread the paths of…
- Colosseum - Travel back in time and discover the iconic Colosseum with a knowledgeable guide! Follow the paths of gladiators, delve into the history of grand battles, and listen to captivating tales of ancient Rome.
- Palatine Hill - Discover the core of ancient Rome on this guided tour of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill! Tread the paths of gladiators, enjoy exciting stories of grand battles, and explore the remnants of emperors’ palaces on the historic Palatine Hill.
- Roman Forum - Transition from Roman entertainment to understanding the daily life of Romans in the Forum. Wander through the center of the ancient city and learn about the political intrigues that took place here. Marvel at some of the most impressive and significant ruins, such as the Temple of Saturn and the Curia.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Headsets
- Admission to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Professional guide
- Headsets
- Admission to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Discover ancient Rome in a unique way with this exclusive 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. This tour offers special access to the restricted arena floor of the Colosseum, where gladiators once prepared for battle, setting it apart from standard tours. Explore the Roman Forum, the center of political and social…
Discover ancient Rome in a unique way with this exclusive 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. This tour offers special access to the restricted arena floor of the Colosseum, where gladiators once prepared for battle, setting it apart from standard tours. Explore the Roman Forum, the center of political and social life in ancient Rome, and unveil the mysteries of emperors on Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome. With a ticket that only requires a line for security checks and enriched with immersive historical insights, this tour provides an unforgettable exploration of the grandeur and drama of the Eternal City!
- The Colosseum has strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions (and no bag check) it is forbidden to bring the following:
- A valid ID or passport (also for children/infant)– Required for entry and ticket verification.
- Your own headphones – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, please bring your own headphones to enjoy the commentary clearly.
- POP GUIDE app downloaded – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, make sure to download the POP GUIDE app in advance from the App Store or Google Play.
- A fully charged smartphone – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, ensure your phone is fully charged for the best experience.
Location
Via delle Terme di Tito, 93
Via delle Terme di Tito
Meet us at our offie at Via delle Terme di Tito 93
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(1858 Ratings)
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Gerald_m
Sep 26, 2025
Good Roman Site Visit….poor quality of audio receiver and guide experience - 5 star rating applies to the historical sites which I had read about all my life. It was very hard to understand the guide in many instances which was probably not his fault as the audio on the receiver was terrible. The Coliseum portion was very good, walking past the Arch of Constantine and Titus was top notch as well. However standing at the top of the stairs leading to both the Forum and Palatine Hill listening to the guide drone on and on without actually getting into both sites was not good. I understand that our ticket allowed us to skip the line for both but then expecting us to navigate the sites on our own was not good….all that talking could have been done with the guide moving thru both sites and then allowing us to tour on our own after. It would have made for a better experience
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Christine_b
Sep 11, 2025
A very hot day, 10am... - A very hot day, 10am start was probably a peak time and there were crowds. But our guide was very good at getting us around and explaining the various parts of the Colesseum with interesting stories. We had audio packs and ear piece so it was easy to hear him, even if separated by crowds. He stayed with us up Palentine Hill and through Roman Forum, with good commentary and great opportunities for views and photos. Note: it is hot and there is a lot of walking, including uphill, so some level of fitness required. Take water, a hat or sun umbrella if forecast is for sunny weather. Bonus, there are taps with fresh water at different points to fill water bottle. Overall, a must see if in Rome and tour was great
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Karen_m
Sep 6, 2025
3hr tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill - George was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and humorous. The tour itself was long, the Colosseum part could have been shorter, it was too hot to be standing on the arena floor for so long
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Kenneth_d
Sep 24, 2025
Very detailed orientated... - Very detailed orientated which I personally found a little too much. It extended the experience too long for me
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Stephanie_b
Oct 4, 2025
Tip: Double check the actual tour company the excursion is with - This was the only tour/excursion I booked through Viator that wasn’t with City Wonders and it was a night and day difference between the two companies.
I do highly recommend seeing these sights with a tour guide, especially the Colosseum to bypass the lines.
But unfortunately this tour and the guide were not well organized. The extra materials used to offer visuals to explain the history were unorganized and disheveled looking, it was unprofessional for the cost of the tour. The most disappointing part was that I chose the English speaking tour and was not able to understand about 75% of what the guide was saying, so I left the 3 hour tour feeling like I hadn’t learned anything. I understand that the guides are multilingual and English is not their primary language, however, after having 3 other tours where the guides were non-native English speakers, I do think it falls on the tour company to ensure their guides are properly trained and able to offer a tour in that language.
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Cynthiamarie_r
Sep 23, 2025
Could not underhand with heavy accent - Couldn’t understand our tour guide unfortunately. Heavy accent. Lots missed in communication. Others not properly prepare delayed our tour by 30 min.
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Thea_s
Sep 22, 2025
Disappointing - Tour guide’s English was hard to follow. We ended up leaving after the colosseum and doing our own tour of the Roman forum and palatine hill. We paid extra for arena entrance and to be honest it was underwhelming. I’d done the regular tour a few years before and it wasn’t worth the extra money.
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Linda_a
Sep 6, 2025
What specifically that IS... - What specifically that IS included in the order. It was not clear to us if we had a guide or and that we had to download a app so we did not bring headset. And with the price we paid, we assumed that we had a guide. There was very little information on meeting point, and no signs with the Viator name. It would have been easier if we got all information on mail, both the tickets and link to app. The pop guide was good.
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Laura_v
Oct 6, 2025
Highly disappointed - I hate to write a negative review but we were highly disappointed with our tour today. We were a group of 7 (one pregnant) and a toddler. To be fair, our toddler was over exhausted and emotional. To start, our tour guide was visibility annoyed with our toddler. We opted for an English tour guide but we had trouble understanding him as there seemed to be a language barrier. The forum tour felt extremely rushed- I asked the guide a question and he responded that he already discussed that and seemed mad that I asked. We can’t speak to the colosseum tour as we lost the group for that portion of the tour. 2 of our group had stayed back with the toddler to avoid stairs and were told we could meet the group at the arch of Titus to enter the colosseum. We missed the group at the arch but know they were close as we could hear them on the radio. Thankfully, after begging security at the entrance and explaining our situation we were allowed into the colosseum to walk at our own pace. We ended up running into our tour group at the end of their tour- the guide seemed extremely relieved to have his radios back. Maybe we had high expectations because we had an INCREDIBLE tour guide from a different company yesterday who was extremely kind and accommodating to our toddler and situation… It was incredibly disappointing to hear sound bites from other tour guides in the forum and colosseum and wish we were on their tour. We would have gotten more value out of just getting tickets and reading the signs at our own pace.
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Miglena_a
Sep 8, 2025
very incorrect. We had... - very incorrect. We had paid for access to the Arena, they canceled the reservation less than 24 hours. The actual ticket for entry to the Colosseum is 18 euros. We were with children aged 5 and 9 for whom the entrance is free. In total for 4 people we paid 136 euros. they only refunded us 20 euros. Robbers.!!!!
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