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Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option
4.9 (3,907 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets under the red M at the upper Colosseo metro entrance · Operator: LivTours
- 3 hours on every option
- Shared groups up to 6; private guide available as an upgrade
- Offered in: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 08:00, 08:15, 08:20, 09:00, 09:05 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
- Largo Gaetana Agnesi, under the red M at the upper metro entrance
Editor's take choice 3 of 8 in Colosseum arena floor tours
Arena floor and first tier, up to 6 people, 3 hours. LivTours' Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome option also covers the Forum and Palatine with a guide. The shared arena option suits visitors who want the same small group throughout the route.
The compared Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome option costs €199, with the €24 park ticket inside. The lowest fare, €149, buys Option WITHOUT the Arena and the standard €18 ticket. That option stays on the tiers.
The €24 Full Experience Arena ticket goes on sale online 7 days ahead. LivTours adds a guide and a held slot for your visit. Your ticket: Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome at €199, including the €24 park ticket. Book it if a group capped at 6 suits you and your start time can change.
Which LivTours options include the arena floor?
Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome and Private Tour UPGRADE both include arena access. Option WITHOUT the Arena stays on the tiers. Your ticket: Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome at €199, with the €24 ticket sold 7 days ahead. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour UPGRADE | The arena floor and Colosseum, followed by the Forum and Palatine with your own private guide. For your own guide at €229, with the €24 park ticket inside. | 3 hours Daily at 08:00, 08:20, 09:00, 09:05, 10:05, 10:30, 10:35, 11:00, 13:15, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00 | €229 per adult |
| Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome Compared in the list | Arena floor through the Gladiator's Gate, then the first tier; guided Forum and Palatine, up to 6 people. The compared option, for arena access in a shared group capped at 6. | 3 hours Daily at 08:00, 08:20, 09:00, 09:05, 09:15, 10:05, 10:30, 10:35, 11:00, 13:15, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00 | €199 per adult |
| Option WITHOUT the Arena | The Colosseum tiers, followed by the Forum and Palatine with a guide; up to 6 people, without arena floor access. For the tiers route when you do not need arena access; the group cap stays at 6. | 3 hours Daily at 08:15, 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 11:00, 13:15, 15:00, 15:15, 16:00 | €149 per adult |
Does the lowest LivTours fare include the arena floor?
LivTours' lowest fare buys Option WITHOUT the Arena at €149, including the €18 tiers ticket. Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome and Private Tour UPGRADE both reach the arena floor. Arena access does not include an underground visit. Your ticket: Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome at €199, with the €24 ticket sold 7 days ahead.
What's included
Included
- Professional, local, expert guide
- Colosseum entrance with optional arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 people
- Access to the Arena Floor through the Gladiator's Gate entrance (if option selected)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome and Private Tour UPGRADE include the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket. Option WITHOUT the Arena includes the standard €18 ticket, on sale 30 days ahead. The reservation charge belongs to LivTours' tour price breakdown.
What does LivTours add to the €24 arena ticket?
Full Experience Arena costs €24 for the arena floor and tiers. The park sells Full Experience Arena online 7 days ahead, or at ticket offices on the day. Full Experience Arena spans 2 consecutive days, with 90 minutes inside the Colosseum. LivTours adds a guide for the full route. Your ticket: Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome at €199, including the €24 park ticket.
Meeting point
Meeting point
Meet in Largo Gaetana Agnesi under the red M sign outside the upper entrance to Colosseo metro station. The station is on Metro B. Your LivTours meeting point is at the upper level.
Both station entrances have a red metro sign; LivTours meets at the upper entrance. Everyone meets the guide at this start point.
End point
The final stop follows the visit order set by your Colosseum entry slot.
Itinerary
- Colosseum 90 min
On the arena option, you enter through the Gladiator's Gate and walk on the arena floor. Your guide then takes you to the first tier.
- Roman Forum 60 min
Your guide explains the Forum's temples and public buildings during the 60 minute stop. The route includes the remains of the Senate.
- Palatine Hill 30 min
The 30 minute Palatine stop climbs towards the imperial villas. The hill gives views of the Circus Maximus and Aventine Hill.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. The park closes on 25 December and 1 January.
Know before you go
- Give every traveller's full name when booking. Bring a valid photo ID or passport matching each name, including for children. Your voucher must carry all participants' names.
- The times in the table are tour departures, which can change with ticket availability. The visit order follows the booked Colosseum slot.
- Arrive at the Colosseum entrance 15 minutes before your booked entry slot. The park does not allow entry at a different time. A mobile or paper ticket is accepted.
- The shared route is difficult for wheelchair users. The visit climbs to the first tier and up Palatine Hill. Wear shoes suited to walking.
- On the shared arena option, ages 3 to 17 cost €184. Infants aged 0 to 2 cost €0. Each child needs a named booking and ID.
- From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. The Colosseum opens at 8:30, followed by the Forum and Palatine at 9:00.
- Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure receives a full refund. Cancellation within 24 hours receives a 0% refund. The deadline applies to your departure time.
- Food and drinks are excluded from your tour price. Tips are also excluded. Your booking includes the guide and the park ticket for your chosen option.
Reviews
99% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 1,387 reviews on Viator (4.9) and 2,520 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
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From the operator
In LivTours's own words, from the listing.
In your semi private group of 6 people max, follow your guide through the archaeological park of Rome.
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