Rome Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena or Underground and Roman Forum
by Touriks
Choose from 16 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.€198Overview
This guided walking tour lasts about three hours and features a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, including Palatine Hill. Participants choose either to enter the Colosseum’s Arena floor or its Underground section, areas usually closed to regular ticket holders. At the Colosseum, the guide explains the construction techniques and the amphitheater’s role in Ancient Rome, walking the same paths as gladiators. After the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The group explores the Arch of Constantine and walks through the Roman Forum’s ruins, including temples like those of Vesta and Castor and Pollux, the Basilica Julia, and the Senate House. The guide covers historical events such as the sacking of Jerusalem and Julius Caesar’s assassination. The final stop is Palatine Hill, where visitors learn about its origins and see panoramic views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. The tour includes a live expert guide, sterilized earphones for clear hearing, the Colosseum entrance ticket (with the Arena or Underground access depending on the booking option), the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance, and full on-site assistance. Note that the upper levels of the Colosseum are not included, and the Arena access option does not allow entry to the Underground. The tour involves moderate walking and stairs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum Arena or Underground
Spend about 70 minutes exploring the Colosseum with a guide, entering areas off-limits to standard tickets. Depending on the chosen option, step onto the Gladiators’ Arena floor or descend into the Underground section. Learn about ancient Roman engineering and the social and political role of the amphitheater while walking where gladiators once fought.
70 min
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Introduction
After the Colosseum visit, spend 30 minutes moving together to the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for the next stage of the tour.
30 min
Arch of Constantine and Roman Forum Entrance
Begin the Roman Forum visit with a 10-minute stop at the Arch of Constantine, one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history, before entering the Forum ruins.
10 min
Roman Forum Ruins
Spend about 40 minutes walking through the Roman Forum, visiting ancient temples and public buildings. See the gardens of the Vestal Virgins and the temple of Vesta, the Basilica Julia, and learn about the penal system and its impact on Christianity. View the temple of Castor and Pollux, the Arch of Titus, and hear about significant events like the sacking of Jerusalem and Julius Caesar’s death. Visit the Senate House where Roman senators gathered.
40 min
Palatine Hill
Walk for 30 minutes on Palatine Hill, the legendary founding site of Rome according to Romulus and Remus. Learn about its status as a prestigious residential area in Ancient Rome. From this vantage point, observe views over the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium for public games.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
Rome Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena or Underground and Roman Forum
by Touriks
Choose from 16 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.€198Overview
This guided walking tour lasts about three hours and features a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, including Palatine Hill. Participants choose either to enter the Colosseum’s Arena floor or its Underground section, areas usually closed to regular ticket holders. At the Colosseum, the guide explains the construction techniques and the amphitheater’s role in Ancient Rome, walking the same paths as gladiators. After the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The group explores the Arch of Constantine and walks through the Roman Forum’s ruins, including temples like those of Vesta and Castor and Pollux, the Basilica Julia, and the Senate House. The guide covers historical events such as the sacking of Jerusalem and Julius Caesar’s assassination. The final stop is Palatine Hill, where visitors learn about its origins and see panoramic views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. The tour includes a live expert guide, sterilized earphones for clear hearing, the Colosseum entrance ticket (with the Arena or Underground access depending on the booking option), the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance, and full on-site assistance. Note that the upper levels of the Colosseum are not included, and the Arena access option does not allow entry to the Underground. The tour involves moderate walking and stairs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum Arena or Underground
Spend about 70 minutes exploring the Colosseum with a guide, entering areas off-limits to standard tickets. Depending on the chosen option, step onto the Gladiators’ Arena floor or descend into the Underground section. Learn about ancient Roman engineering and the social and political role of the amphitheater while walking where gladiators once fought.
70 min
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Introduction
After the Colosseum visit, spend 30 minutes moving together to the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for the next stage of the tour.
30 min
Arch of Constantine and Roman Forum Entrance
Begin the Roman Forum visit with a 10-minute stop at the Arch of Constantine, one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history, before entering the Forum ruins.
10 min
Roman Forum Ruins
Spend about 40 minutes walking through the Roman Forum, visiting ancient temples and public buildings. See the gardens of the Vestal Virgins and the temple of Vesta, the Basilica Julia, and learn about the penal system and its impact on Christianity. View the temple of Castor and Pollux, the Arch of Titus, and hear about significant events like the sacking of Jerusalem and Julius Caesar’s death. Visit the Senate House where Roman senators gathered.
40 min
Palatine Hill
Walk for 30 minutes on Palatine Hill, the legendary founding site of Rome according to Romulus and Remus. Learn about its status as a prestigious residential area in Ancient Rome. From this vantage point, observe views over the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium for public games.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.