Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Arena Access Option

Which option includes the arena floor or a Forum guide?

6 separate options: compare the zone and guided route, then the departure time. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 13 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.

Does Colosseum Express include the arena or a Forum guide?

Colosseum Express covers the first and second tiers with a guide; arena access is excluded. You visit the Forum and Palatine on your own within 24 hours. Imperial Fora entry is included in that pass. The English Arena and Deluxe options have a guide on the arena floor; the Spanish option does not.

What's included

By option: Express and PRIVATE include the €18 standard ticket, as does Colosseum, Forum & Palatine. Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum and Deluxe include the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket, as does Coliseo en Español con Arena.

Should you book Express or buy the €18 park ticket?

The €18 standard ticket opens the first and second tiers, with Forum and Palatine entry within 24 hours. Timed tickets go on sale 30 days before the visit. Express costs €42.48 with that €18 ticket inside; the extra buys your guide and held slot. The guide covers the Colosseum for 1 hour.

Your ticket: Colosseum Express 1-Hour Tour at €42.48, including the €18 park ticket released 30 days ahead.

Meeting point

Itinerary

1. Colosseum 60 min

   Express visits the first and second tiers with an English guide. Your admission includes a held slot.

2. Colosseum arena floor 30 min

   The arena stop belongs to the English and Spanish Arena options, plus Deluxe. On the Spanish option, you visit the arena without a guide; Express excludes this stop.

3. Roman Forum

   Express includes Forum entry within 24 hours, for a visit on your own. The other options include a guided Forum visit.

4. Palatine Hill

   Express includes Palatine entry within 24 hours, for a visit on your own. Colosseum, Forum & Palatine includes a guided visit; Deluxe includes views of the hill.

5. Arch of Constantine 10 min

   The arch is beside the Colosseum. Express uses the short side facing the Colosseum as its meeting point.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. Colosseum management instructions can change the schedule or route. Your booking still includes a guided tour.

Know before you go

• Give every traveller's full name when booking. Bring a passport or ID matching the name on your ticket.
• Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Entry at a different time from your booked slot is not possible.
• This tour bars large bags and umbrellas inside the museums. Liquid bottles are also barred.
• Wear suitable shoes, without high heels or flip-flops. The tour requires moderate physical fitness.
• Children must have an adult with them. Express costs €36.11 for ages 4 to 12 and €0 for ages 0 to 3.
• From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. The Express 16:45 departure falls after last admission.
• Cancel at least 3 full days before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days receive no refund.
• Admission fees are included. Gratuities cost extra.