Colosseum Guided Tour with Arena Access

Delve into the most iconic monuments of ancient Rome with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. With exclusive access to the Colosseum arena and a choice of two types of tour, this experience will allow you to learn in detail the history and secrets of one of the world's most fascinating civilisations.

This tour offers the flexibility to choose between two types of tours:

1. Express guided tour. If you are short on time but don't want to miss the essentials, the express tour of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes is ideal. This tour includes a guided visit to the Colosseum, with exclusive access to the arena, where the gladiators fought their epic battles, and an exploration of the Roman Forum, the vibrant political and social heart of ancient Rome. Please note that this option excludes the upper floors of the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill.
2. Full guided tour. For those looking for a more comprehensive experience, the 2 hour and 30 minute full tour is the perfect choice. This tour takes in not only the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, but also the Palatine Hill, the hill where the city of Rome was founded and which housed the residences of the emperors. With more time to explore, this option allows you to delve deeper into the history and mythology of each site.

For both options you have a choice of languages. Please select your language when booking.

The key sites you will visit on this tour are the 3 historical jewels of ancient Rome:

• The Colosseum: Discover the imposing amphitheatre where gladiators fought and spectacles impressed thousands of spectators. With exclusive access to the arena, you can imagine what it was like to stand in the centre of this iconic structure.
• The Roman Forum: Walk through the heart of ancient Rome, where politics, commerce and daily life converged. This place will transport you back to a vibrant era, with tales of temples and monuments that shaped history.
• The Palatine Hill (optional): Considered the cradle of Rome, this hill is famous for its imperial residences and rich mythology. From here, you will enjoy panoramic views of the Forum and the Colosseum, while learning about the origins of the eternal city.