Colosseum Arena Floor Tour, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Tour details

About our Colosseum Arena Floor Tour

Embark on a journey through Rome’s glorious past starting with one of the jewels of the Roman Empire: the Colosseum. For two millennia, this milestone of human civilization has stood its ground at the heart of the eternal city, one of the most vibrant metropolis of modern and ancient times.

Our meeting point is next to the Via dei Fori Imperiali. The experience starts with an introduction to the history of the eternal city from the terraces that overlook the remains of ancient Rome’s political and institutional centre. Next, your guide will escort you past the ticket lines of the Colosseum to explore the amphitheater and unveil its fascinating history.

The Colosseum Arena Floor Tour offers two options:

-Option 1: Arena Only. On this tour, you will be one of the lucky ones to get access to the Arena Floor. The guided tour lasts for 1.5 hours and focuses on the Via dei Fori Imperiali, the exterior of the Colosseum, and the interior from the Arena Floor. You will have 24 hours to visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill at your own pace.

-Option 2: Full Tour. The full tour lasts for 3 hours in total. It includes admission to the Arena Floor, the 1st and 2nd levels of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. After having visited the Colosseum, the tour will continue with the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill in the company of your guide.

About the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill

The Roman Forum, located in the heart of ancient Rome, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Rome. The Forum’s architecture and layout reflect the grandeur and power of the Roman Empire, with impressive temples, basilicas, and government buildings lining its pathways.

As backdrop to the Forum stands the Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome’s Seven Hills, where according to legend, Romulus founded the city. The hill is home to impressive ruins that marvel travelers from around the globe and continues to shrink visitors’ hearts as they wander through this unique urban landscape.

Our Rome’s Colosseum Arena Floor Tour allows you to explore these iconic landmarks in a convenient and flexible way. If you’re looking for an express tour, we recommend the Arena Tour option which allows flexibility to visit the Forum and Palatine Hill later at your own pace. If instead you’re looking for a deeper understanding of Rome’s history, go for the 3-hour Full Tour covering all three areas with a guide.

Reasons to book this tour

• Gain access to the Arena Floor, an area with limited availability and panoramic views of Rome’s Colosseum.
• Tickets for the Colosseum sell out fast: we will secure a spot for you including fast-track tickets to avoid unnecessary waiting.
• Choose between an express 1.5-hour tour, or go for the 3-hour option if you want to cover the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with a guide.
• While most companies offer only European languages, you can take this tour in Chinese, Japanese or Korean, as well as English.

Key information

Cancellation and amendments:
You can cancel or reschedule the Colosseum Tour up to 3 days (72 hours) before departure time. After that, it is non-refundable. In case of force majeure or inclement weather, the guided tour can be canceled or rescheduled by the Touring Pandas, and the corresponding amount will be refunded.

Make sure to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. Latecomers and no-shows don’t get a refund.

For more details, check our terms and conditions.

Itinerary

1. Meeting point: Snack Bar Illy

Our tour starts at the Snack Bar Illy, on Largo Corrado Ricci, 30. Here you can get some refreshments before the tour starts.

2. Via dei Fori Imperiali

The terraces of this avenue offer outstanding views of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Here your guide will make an introduction to ancient Rome.

3. Colosseum

Few monuments in the globe are as impressive as Rome’s Colosseum. After almost two thousand years, this amphitheater still stands to marvel at the millions of people that visit it every year.

Arena Tour: you will visit the Arena Floor only.

Full Tour: you will visit the Arena Floor, 1st level and 2nd level.

4. Roman Forum

Walking through the Roman Forum, you may have the feeling that an earthquake just shook the foundations of ancient Rome. This used to be the heart of ancient Rome political and institutional life, which set the basis for Western modern democracies. You can visit the Roman Forum before or after the Colosseum at your own pace.

5. Palatine Hill

This is the actual spot where the history of Rome began. According to the legend, it is in this hill where Remus and Romulus were fed as babies by the capitoline wolf, and where later Romulus founded the city in the year 750 BC. Not only Romulus, but then many great emperors built their houses on this hill in the center of Rome, where we can still appreciate their remains. You can visit the Palatine Hill before or after the Colosseum at your own pace.

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