Rome 3-Hour Colosseum Arena Floor Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 3 available options
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.$69.90Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Rome offers a small group experience with up to 18 people. The visit starts at the Colosseum, where guests enter through the gladiator's gate to access the reconstructed Arena Floor, an area not usually open to the public. The guide explains the history of gladiators, the trap door system, and the crowds that once gathered here. After exploring the Arena Floor, the tour continues to the 1st and 2nd outer tiers of the Colosseum, showing the seating areas for Rome’s wealthiest citizens. Next, the group moves to the Roman Forum for about an hour. The guide leads a walking tour through the ruins, highlighting the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Titus, the Roman Senate House, and other key structures from ancient Rome’s city center. The last stop is a 20-minute visit to Palatine Hill, known as the affluent area of ancient Rome. Visitors climb the hill to see the remains of old palaces and enjoy views over the Circus Maximus. The tour ends at this location, leaving guests with detailed knowledge of Rome’s ancient landmarks and history. Included with the tour are entrance tickets for the Colosseum with arena access, the reservation fee, and guided visits to all three sites. The tour does not include hotel pickup, food, drinks, or gratuities. Travelers should wear comfortable shoes and bring valid identification matching their booking name.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour begins with 90 minutes inside the Colosseum. Participants enter through the gladiator's gate, known as the Gate of Death, to reach the reconstructed Arena Floor. The guide describes the function of the trap door and recounts stories of gladiator contests. After the Arena Floor, the group climbs the first and second tiers of the Colosseum to see where the wealthier citizens sat to watch the games.
90 min
Roman Forum
The next hour is spent walking through the Roman Forum ruins. The guide leads the group along paths once used by Roman emperors and philosophers. Key sites include the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Titus, and the Roman Senate House. The guide explains the significance of these buildings within the ancient city center.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final 20-minute stop is at Palatine Hill, historically known as the wealthy district of ancient Rome. Visitors ascend the hill to explore the remains of palaces more than two thousand years old and view the Circus Maximus. The tour concludes here, providing historical insights and photo opportunities.
20 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
End point
This tour ends in the Colosseum Area. Depending on the entrance time of the Colosseum tickets we might visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before heading to the Colosseum.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
Rome 3-Hour Colosseum Arena Floor Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 3 available options
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.$69.90Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Rome offers a small group experience with up to 18 people. The visit starts at the Colosseum, where guests enter through the gladiator's gate to access the reconstructed Arena Floor, an area not usually open to the public. The guide explains the history of gladiators, the trap door system, and the crowds that once gathered here. After exploring the Arena Floor, the tour continues to the 1st and 2nd outer tiers of the Colosseum, showing the seating areas for Rome’s wealthiest citizens. Next, the group moves to the Roman Forum for about an hour. The guide leads a walking tour through the ruins, highlighting the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Titus, the Roman Senate House, and other key structures from ancient Rome’s city center. The last stop is a 20-minute visit to Palatine Hill, known as the affluent area of ancient Rome. Visitors climb the hill to see the remains of old palaces and enjoy views over the Circus Maximus. The tour ends at this location, leaving guests with detailed knowledge of Rome’s ancient landmarks and history. Included with the tour are entrance tickets for the Colosseum with arena access, the reservation fee, and guided visits to all three sites. The tour does not include hotel pickup, food, drinks, or gratuities. Travelers should wear comfortable shoes and bring valid identification matching their booking name.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour begins with 90 minutes inside the Colosseum. Participants enter through the gladiator's gate, known as the Gate of Death, to reach the reconstructed Arena Floor. The guide describes the function of the trap door and recounts stories of gladiator contests. After the Arena Floor, the group climbs the first and second tiers of the Colosseum to see where the wealthier citizens sat to watch the games.
90 min
Roman Forum
The next hour is spent walking through the Roman Forum ruins. The guide leads the group along paths once used by Roman emperors and philosophers. Key sites include the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Titus, and the Roman Senate House. The guide explains the significance of these buildings within the ancient city center.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final 20-minute stop is at Palatine Hill, historically known as the wealthy district of ancient Rome. Visitors ascend the hill to explore the remains of palaces more than two thousand years old and view the Circus Maximus. The tour concludes here, providing historical insights and photo opportunities.
20 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
End point
This tour ends in the Colosseum Area. Depending on the entrance time of the Colosseum tickets we might visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before heading to the Colosseum.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.