Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill | Semi-Private Tour
by What a Life Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€258Overview
This semi-private cultural tour in Rome lasts about three hours and includes a visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where guests enter through the Gladiators’ Gate to access the Arena Floor, an area usually closed to standard ticket holders. The guide explains the Colosseum’s architecture, its use during gladiator contests, and the social and political significance of the structure while providing a 360-degree view of the seating area for 50,000 spectators. Next, the group walks past the Arch of Constantine, a white marble monument built in 315 AD to mark Emperor Constantine’s victory over Maxentius. The arch features statues and reliefs depicting Roman victories and charitable acts but no Christian symbols. The tour continues to the Roman Forum, where participants enter without waiting in line to see the ruins of temples and columns that once formed the center of Ancient Rome’s political and social life. Finally, the group visits Palatine Hill, the legendary founding site of Rome with settlements dating back to the 8th century BC. Visitors explore the remains of imperial palaces and enjoy views over the Forum and Circus Maximus. An expert English-speaking guide leads the entire tour, which is limited to 12 people or fewer to allow personal attention. The Colosseum reservation and entrance fees, including special access to the Arena Floor, are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
Guests enter the Colosseum through the Gladiators’ Gate, avoiding long lines. The tour includes access to the Arena Floor, not open to regular ticket holders, allowing visitors to stand where gladiators fought. The guide explains the function of different areas, the engineering of the amphitheater, and the social and political context of Ancient Rome. Visitors get a 360-degree view of the seating area that held 50,000 spectators.
60 min
Arch of Constantine
After the Colosseum, the group visits the Arch of Constantine, a large white marble monument built in 315 AD. It commemorates Emperor Constantine’s victory over Maxentius. The arch displays statues of Dacian prisoners and reliefs showing Marcus Aurelius distributing bread. The interior reliefs depict Emperor Trajan’s victory over the Dacians. There are no Christian symbols despite Constantine’s claim.
15 min
Roman Forum
The tour continues with skip-the-line entry to the Roman Forum, the former center of Ancient Rome. Visitors see ruins of temples and columns as the guide explains the Forum’s role in political, religious, and social life during the Roman Empire.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final stop is Palatine Hill, known as the founding site of Rome with settlements dating to the 8th century BC. Visitors explore the remains of imperial palaces and enjoy views of the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. The name "palace" derives from this hill due to its luxurious history.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour begins outside the “Colosseo” metro station (Line B - ground level). Your guide will be waiting in front of the green kiosk, holding a sign with the ‘What a Life Tours’ logo on it. Please remember that Rome’s streets can be confusing, we recommend allowing extra time in case you get lost.
End point
The tour ends just outside the Roman Forum, where your tour guide can show you some great spots for dinner!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill | Semi-Private Tour
by What a Life Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€258Overview
This semi-private cultural tour in Rome lasts about three hours and includes a visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where guests enter through the Gladiators’ Gate to access the Arena Floor, an area usually closed to standard ticket holders. The guide explains the Colosseum’s architecture, its use during gladiator contests, and the social and political significance of the structure while providing a 360-degree view of the seating area for 50,000 spectators. Next, the group walks past the Arch of Constantine, a white marble monument built in 315 AD to mark Emperor Constantine’s victory over Maxentius. The arch features statues and reliefs depicting Roman victories and charitable acts but no Christian symbols. The tour continues to the Roman Forum, where participants enter without waiting in line to see the ruins of temples and columns that once formed the center of Ancient Rome’s political and social life. Finally, the group visits Palatine Hill, the legendary founding site of Rome with settlements dating back to the 8th century BC. Visitors explore the remains of imperial palaces and enjoy views over the Forum and Circus Maximus. An expert English-speaking guide leads the entire tour, which is limited to 12 people or fewer to allow personal attention. The Colosseum reservation and entrance fees, including special access to the Arena Floor, are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
Guests enter the Colosseum through the Gladiators’ Gate, avoiding long lines. The tour includes access to the Arena Floor, not open to regular ticket holders, allowing visitors to stand where gladiators fought. The guide explains the function of different areas, the engineering of the amphitheater, and the social and political context of Ancient Rome. Visitors get a 360-degree view of the seating area that held 50,000 spectators.
60 min
Arch of Constantine
After the Colosseum, the group visits the Arch of Constantine, a large white marble monument built in 315 AD. It commemorates Emperor Constantine’s victory over Maxentius. The arch displays statues of Dacian prisoners and reliefs showing Marcus Aurelius distributing bread. The interior reliefs depict Emperor Trajan’s victory over the Dacians. There are no Christian symbols despite Constantine’s claim.
15 min
Roman Forum
The tour continues with skip-the-line entry to the Roman Forum, the former center of Ancient Rome. Visitors see ruins of temples and columns as the guide explains the Forum’s role in political, religious, and social life during the Roman Empire.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final stop is Palatine Hill, known as the founding site of Rome with settlements dating to the 8th century BC. Visitors explore the remains of imperial palaces and enjoy views of the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. The name "palace" derives from this hill due to its luxurious history.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour begins outside the “Colosseo” metro station (Line B - ground level). Your guide will be waiting in front of the green kiosk, holding a sign with the ‘What a Life Tours’ logo on it. Please remember that Rome’s streets can be confusing, we recommend allowing extra time in case you get lost.
End point
The tour ends just outside the Roman Forum, where your tour guide can show you some great spots for dinner!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.