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Colosseum with Gladiator Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Hill Tour

4.7 (177 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets outside Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci 43a · Operator: Through Eternity Tours

  • 3 hours; 60 minutes at each main site
  • Shared group of up to 10; 10 people per booking
  • Offered in: English
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Departures 12:30, 14:30 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
  • Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci 43a; a Through Eternity sign or flag

Editor's take choice 6 of 8 in Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tours

Arena floor and Colosseum tiers, up to 10 people, 3 hours. The guided route gives each main site 60 minutes. This tour suits visitors who want a guide through the Forum as well as the Colosseum.

Semi Private Guided Experience is the compared option and the only option on this tour. The headline price buys the full guided route. Departures are at 12:30 or 14:30 daily, with headsets for groups of 6 or more.

Semi Private Guided Experience costs €169 per adult, including the €24 arena ticket and your guide. Your ticket: Semi Private Guided Experience at €169, with the €24 ticket released online 7 days ahead. Book it if you want 60 guided minutes at each main site.

Which option includes the arena floor and a guided Forum visit?

1 option covers the arena floor and tiers, followed by the Forum and Palatine with a guide. The group has up to 10 people. 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
Semi Private Guided Experience Compared in the list Arena floor and tiers, plus a guided Forum and Palatine visit; up to 10 people with an English-speaking guide. Your ticket: Semi Private Guided Experience at €169, including the €24 park ticket released online 7 days ahead. 3 hours Daily at 12:30 or 14:30. €169 per adult

Are the Forum and Palatine guided on this arena floor tour?

The Roman Forum and Palatine visits are both guided for 60 minutes each. The Colosseum visit also lasts 60 minutes and includes the arena floor and tiers. Through Eternity takes up to 10 people on the 3-hour route.

What's included

Included

  • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
  • Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 per person.
  • Arena Floor Visit
  • Expert, English-Speaking Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Not included

  • Transportation to and from the meeting/end point
  • Food and Beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)

Semi Private Guided Experience includes the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket. The ticket also includes SUPER entry. Tempio di Romolo is a pass-by stop on the guided route. The reservation charge belongs to Through Eternity's tour price breakdown.

What does the tour add to the €24 arena ticket?

Full Experience Arena costs €24 for the arena floor and tiers. The ticket includes one Forum-Palatine visit with SUPER access over 2 consecutive days. Sales open online 7 days ahead or at ticket offices on the day. Your ticket: Semi Private Guided Experience at €169, including your guide and the €24 ticket released online 7 days ahead.

Meeting point

Meeting point

The meeting point is outside Angelino ai Fori at Largo Corrado Ricci 43a; your guide holds a Through Eternity sign or flag.

Colosseo is on Metro B; Colosseo-Fori Imperiali is on Line C. You make your own way to the meeting point. Transfers to and from the tour are excluded.

End point

The guided route finishes on the Palatine Hill.

Itinerary

  1. Colosseum 60 min

    The Colosseum stop covers the arena floor and tiers in 60 minutes. Your English-speaking guide leads the visit with up to 10 people.

  2. Roman Forum 60 min

    The Roman Forum gets 60 minutes with your guide as part of the 3 hour tour.

  3. Arch of Constantine

    The route passes the Arch of Constantine during the guided walk. This is a pass-by stop.

  4. Arco di Tito

    The route passes Arco di Tito during the guided walk. Arco di Tito is a pass-by stop on the route.

  5. Tempio di Saturno

    The route passes Tempio di Saturno inside the Roman Forum. This forms part of your guided Forum visit.

  6. Tempio di Romolo

    The route passes Tempio di Romolo inside the Roman Forum. This is a pass-by stop on your guided route.

  7. Palatine Hill 60 min

    The Palatine visit takes 60 minutes with the guide. The tour ends among the remains of the imperial palaces.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once.

Know before you go

  • Every visitor's full name must appear on the booking and voucher. Bring a passport or ID that matches the name on your ticket.
  • Be at the Colosseum gate 15 minutes before your booked entry. The tour departure and your Colosseum entry slot are separate times.
  • A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations receive no refund.
  • The route has steps and uneven ground. Wear walking shoes and bring water for the walk.
  • Children aged 3 to 17 cost €159; infants aged 0 to 2 cost €0. Hold children by the hand on the park paths.
  • From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. Your Colosseum entry follows the time on your ticket.
  • Transport to and from the tour is excluded. Food and drinks are excluded too; tips are optional.
  • The tour requires a moderate level of fitness. Tell Through Eternity of mobility concerns before the visit so the team can plan for your needs.

Reviews

4.7 based on 177 reviews
5 stars 86% 153
4 stars 6% 11
3 stars 3% 5
2 stars 1% 2
1 star 3% 6

93% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 9 reviews on Viator (4.2) and 168 on Tripadvisor (4.7), 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

From the Through Eternity Tours listing, 17 photos in all.

Colosseum with Gladiator Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
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From the operator

In Through Eternity Tours's own words, from the listing.

Our in-depth exploration of ancient Rome will continue in the fascinating Forum, the beating heart of the classical city. Conclude your tour in the evocative ruins of the nearby Palatine Hill, where generations of Roman emperors lived in palaces of unimaginable luxury.

From €169 per adult

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