Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum
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Is Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum worth booking?
Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum is a 1.3-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $179 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 147 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 168 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (147)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $179 per person
Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum. Save time waiting in lines with this tour that includes admission into the world's most visited monument with an archeologist. Journ
What you get
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Full on-site assistance
About this experience
Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum. Save time waiting in lines with this tour that includes admission into the world's most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with a small group of a maximum of 25 participants. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power. You have the choice to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
What's included
Included
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Full on-site assistance
- Live professional archeologist guide
Not included
- No guide for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
What you'll see and do
Piazza del Colosseo
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a privileged backdoor entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena. Save time waiting in ticket lines with this tour that includes Colosseum admission..
10 minutes here
Colosseum
Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. Feel like a Gladiator and journey back to the days of the Roman Empire with a professional archeologist. Marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering and learn about the innovative techniques used to build it. Discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction and hear about the bloody games that took place within it. After your official tour ends you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
OPTIONALLY, you can join the guide to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking. Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
35 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your tour ends inside the Colosseum.
Options you can book
Portuguese Small Group: Arena
1-hour tour / group of max. 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
German Small Group : Arena
1-hour tour / group of max. 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
Spanish Group: Arena+Forum
3-hours tour / group of max 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena and of the Roman Forum.
French Group : Arena+Forum
3-hours tour / group of max 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena and of the Roman Forum.
Spanish Private : Arena
1-hour tour in Spanish: This option is for a private tour of the Colosseum with access to Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
Spanish Small Group : Arena
1-hour tour / group of max. 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
French Private : Arena
1-hour tour in French: This option is for a private tour of the Colosseum with access to Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
Italian Small Group : Arena
1-hour tour / group of max. 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
German Group: Arena+Forum
3-hours tour / group of max 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena and of the Roman Forum.
Portuguese Private : Arena
1-hour tour: This option is for a private tour of the Colosseum with access to Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
French Small Group : Arena
1-hour tour / group of max. 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum
Portuguese Group : Arena+Forum
3-hours tour / group of max 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena and of the Roman Forum.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TOURIKS
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: After entering the participants' names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the starting time.
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Pets are not permitted
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 148 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
148 verified traveler reviews for Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent experience
Bogdan our tour guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. As someone who uses a cane, he kept checking to make sure our pace was good and warned me of areas to watch my step. He was great.
via Viator
This was a very...
This was a very informative tour! Our guide, Ting, was extremely knowledgeable and her descriptions of events almost made you feel as if you were there back in those days! My only regret is I wished I had booked this trip for first week of November as it was 95 degrees and smoldering hot!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed our guided tour with Ting!
via Viator
Rather rushed at Forum....
Rather rushed at Forum. Would have liked sometime to study detail. Too large a group (23). Guide good though
Response from the operator: We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the Colosseum and Forum tour with us. The groups all have a capacity of max. 25 people, as Colosseum rules. We will definitely check regarding the Forum part of the tour - thanks for the feedback!
via Viator
This was a great tour...
This was a great tour that gave us a lot of information without it being overwhelming or getting boring. Definitely follow the suggestion to bring a refillable water bottle as it gets very hot. We were able to walk to the meeting point but it is right at one if the metro stops and we had no issues meeting up with the group. I enjoyed the 10 am start as we didn’t have to rush to get out in the morning the only downfall was it got very warm by the end of the tour but as long as dressed properly and have water it was still enjoyable! The Colosseum was the thing my daughter was looking forward to the most on this trip and this did not disappoint at all! Great guide, easy meet up, definitely worth booking!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour and look forward to welcoming you back in Rome anytime!
via Viator
A factual and engaging tour.
A thoroughly interesting tour of the Colosseum, Palentine Hill and The Forum (despite the rain) and Bogdan kept us engaged with such interesting and well pitched content throughout. The poor weather meant the tour was almost private, but he would deliver to a greater audience just as well. They provide radio transmitters and headphones so everyone can hear.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum tour with Bogdan!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 168h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $179 to $439
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 51
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum cost?
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Prices start at $179 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum take?
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Plan for about 1.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 147 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 168 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum?
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Around 51 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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