Booking Wolf
Rome Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
cultural

Rome Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

by Real Barcelona Tours

1 hour
Rome
€44.91€49.90 on ViatorSave 10%/person
From
€44.91€49.90 on ViatorSave 10%per person

Choose from 6 available options

1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€89.82€99.80Save 10%
2 adults × €44.91
All taxes and fees included

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.€99.80
1 hour
€89.82€99.80Save 10%
2 adults × €44.91
All taxes and fees included
1 hour
€89.82€99.80Save 10%
2 adults × €44.91
All taxes and fees included
1 hour
€89.82€99.80Save 10%
2 adults × €44.91
All taxes and fees included
1 hour
€89.82€99.80Save 10%
2 adults × €44.91
All taxes and fees included
1 hour
€89.82€99.80Save 10%
2 adults × €44.91
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This guided walking tour in Rome lasts about one hour and includes entry to the Colosseum with special access to the arena floor. Visitors enter through the Libitinaria Gate, the same entrance used by gladiators, and explore the arena where they fought. The tour also covers the first and second tiers of the Colosseum and highlights the partially reconstructed underground area. After the Colosseum, the guide leads the group to Palatine Hill, the site where Rome was founded. Here, you can see the remains of imperial palaces and enjoy views overlooking the Roman Forum. The tour continues along the Via Sacra through the Roman Forum, the former political and religious heart of Ancient Rome. You walk past temples, basilicas, arches, and the Temple of Julius Caesar, learning about the decisions that shaped the empire. The tour includes a professional guide and, if selected, audio equipment to hear the commentary clearly. The entrance ticket covers Colosseum admission with arena access and reservation fees. This is a walk-only experience with no transportation or hotel pickup included. Visitors should arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in and be prepared to pass security screening. In July and August, the visit duration increases to two hours due to heat restrictions.

Highlights

Guided visit to Colosseum including arena floor access
Walk through the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra
Explore ruins on Palatine Hill with views of the Forum
Includes Colosseum entrance ticket and reservation fee
Audio equipment available if guided tour option selected

What's included

Audio equipment to hear the guide if the guided tour option is selected
Colosseum entrance ticket with access to the arena included
Colosseum reservation fee included
Colosseum fees as stated with remaining cost for other services
Professional guide if the guided tour option is selected

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to and from attractions

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

The tour covers the Colosseum including the arena floor where gladiators fought. Visitors see the partially reconstructed underground area and access the first and second rings of the monument.

60 min

Meeting point

The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (half way, close the entrance of the Roman Forum). You will see our staff in front of the Basilica wearing a uniform with the logos of the company Real Barcelona Tours. 

Languages

German (guide)Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Italian (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

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

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Full names submitted must exactly match the official ID or passport of each participant, including children, or entry will be refused.
Minors must be 17 years old or younger on the day of the activity.
Colosseum entrance tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
Each traveler must present a valid ID matching the booking name to enter; entry is not guaranteed without ID.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time for check-in.
Meeting time may change; guests will be notified by call or message and should provide correct phone number and country code.
Late arrivals will not receive a refund.
In July and August the tour duration is extended to two hours due to heat.
All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum.
Prohibited items include big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp objects, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, and glass.
Booking this tour confirms agreement with the operator's Terms and Conditions.
If the audio guide option is selected, it must be downloaded in advance on Wi-Fi; headphones are not provided and compatibility with your phone is required. Tickets booked after 4:00 PM may not allow time to visit the Forum and Palatine Hill during the same day.
Semi-private tours have up to 7 guests per guide, with group sizes occasionally adjusted to accommodate families or friends.
Total
€89.82Save 10% vs Viator