Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour: Arena floor included

Three ancient sites, one morning, and you're standing where it all happened

You get three hours with a live guide, headsets so you hear clearly, and access to the Colosseum arena floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill: all in one morning. Entry tickets and reservation fees are built in. Arrive 30 minutes early with your ID and voucher, and plan for steady walking and climbing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Colosseum1h · entry included
2. Roman Forum1h · entry included
3. Palatine Hill30m · entry included

Explore Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill

• Visit Colosseum with expert guide
• Choose Arena option for floor access
• Explore Roman Forum ruins
• Walk Palatine Hill ruins and view city

The experience

So you're in Rome for a few days and you want to actually understand what you're looking at instead of just snapping photos and moving on. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour gets you through all three in a single morning, with an expert guide who knows which stones matter and why. Your guide spends a full hour at the Colosseum, and if you pick the arena option, that stretches to 90 minutes so you can walk the actual floor where gladiators fought. It's the kind of detail that changes how you see the place.

The Roman Forum comes next, an hour of wandering through temples and arches that used to be the civic heart of the city. Your guide points out the roads, the markets, the government buildings. The things that made Rome run. Then you climb Palatine Hill, where the emperors lived, and suddenly you're standing above the whole Forum looking down at what you just walked through. The views alone are worth the climb, but knowing the story behind each ruin is what makes it stick with you. You'll need moderate fitness for the walking and stairs, and the tour order might shift depending on the day's crowds or site conditions, but the three sites stay the same.

Bring water in summer (there are refill stations on site), and show up 30 minutes early with your passport and the voucher that has everyone's full names on it. Entry fees are already included (€18 per adult, or €22 if you add the arena), plus the €2 booking fee and the guide's time. Children under 18 get in free. If weather turns bad and the arena floor closes, you don't get a refund, but that's rare enough that it shouldn't stop you from booking.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a live expert guide, headsets to hear clearly, entrance tickets to the Colosseum (€18 per adult, or €22 with arena access), the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, plus the €2 booking fee per person.
• Children under 18 enter free.
• If you choose the arena option, you get exclusive access to the arena floor for an additional 30 minutes.
• You do not need to arrange entry separately.
• Everything is covered.

Options for this experience

9 options

Tour in English without arena09:00 and 09:45Group tour | up to 25 people: A 3-hour group tour covering the Colosseum (1st and 2nd floors only), the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Tickets and headsets are included.

Group tour in English with arena access10:00, 10:15, 10:30 and 10:45Group tour | up to 25 people: For groups of up to 25, spend 3 hours on a guided exploration with access to the arena floor and headsets for every detail.

Tour in Spanish without arenaAvailable from 25 Nov · 10:00Group tour | up to 25 people: Groups of up to 25 can enjoy 3 hours of guided exploration, with access to the arena floor and headsets for every detail.

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Tour in French without arenaAvailable from 28 DecGroup tour | up to 25 people: A 3-hour group tour covering the Colosseum (1st and 2nd floors only), the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Tickets and headsets are included.

Semi-private tour in English | up to 15 people10:30Semi-private tour with arena: With a maximum group size of 15 people, you'll explore this ancient marvel in an intimate, personalised way.

Group tour in French with arena access10:30Group tour | up to 25 people: Groups of up to 25 can enjoy 3 hours of guided exploration, with access to the arena floor and headsets for every detail.

Group tour in Spanish with arena accessAvailable from 18 Nov · 10:00, 10:30 and 13:30Group tour in Spanish | up to 25 people: Groups of up to 25 can enjoy 3 hours of guided exploration, with access to the arena floor and headsets for every detail.

Semi-private tour in Spanish | up to 15 peopleAvailable from 8 Jan 2027Arena tour, semi-private format

Private guided tour in English12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:303-hour guided tour: Pick this option for a more intimate, personalised experience. Entrance tickets, headsets and arena access are included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 89 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Inside Out Italy

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to understand the three main ancient sites in one focused morning without juggling separate tickets and entry times. Expect steady walking and climbing, especially on Palatine Hill, which is what gives you the full picture of how Rome was built and ruled.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 15 departure times. In Spanish, at 10:00, 10:30 and 13:30. In French, at 10:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6).

How long is the whole tour?

About three hours total: one hour at the Colosseum (or 1.5 hours with arena access), one hour at the Roman Forum, and time on Palatine Hill. The exact order may shift depending on site conditions.

Is entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum included?

Yes. Adult entry is €18 (or €22 with arena access), plus a €2 booking fee. Children under 18 enter free. All fees are included in the tour price.

What if I want to see the arena floor?

Choose the arena option when you book. It adds 30 minutes to your Colosseum time and costs €4 more per person. Access is exclusive to guided tours.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring your passport or ID. It must match the name on your voucher. In summer, bring a hat and water bottle. Refill stations are available on site.

What if I'm late?

Arrive 30 minutes before the start time. Late arrival means entry refusal and loss of the tour cost.

Can the tour be cancelled due to weather?

The arena floor may close without notice in bad weather. In that case, no refund is offered, but the rest of the tour proceeds as planned.

Are there stairs and climbing involved?

Yes. Moderate physical fitness is needed for walking and climbing, especially on Palatine Hill. Strollers are allowed for infants and small children.

What time does the tour start?

Start times vary by season. The Colosseum and Forum close at 7:15 PM in summer (March 30–Sept 30), 6:30 PM in autumn, and 4:30 PM in winter. Tours are scheduled to finish before closing.