Guided Tour Of Colosseum, Arena And Roman Forum

Discover the origin and the soul of Rome taking a essential, no-frills visit inside the most famous Roman landmarks, the Colosseum and its Arena, with the expertise of our art history licensed guide and the comfort of a small group tour.

Visit the Colosseum with our Roman history expert

Meet our guide to access inside the world most ancient, best preserved, and most photographed Arena.  Our expert history guide will give you an introduction to the History of the Colosseum along with anecdotes and cultural insights. You will discover the legends of the Gladiators as you visit the tribunes and imagine to be an excited spectator or an Emperor while watching wild beasts or slave-turned heroes fighting, deciding whether or not your winning bet had to “finalize” the defeat rival or let him die, just upon your thumb command.. up or down for life or death.

Admire the Arena and walk along the tiers

After the classic visit inside the Colosseum, it will be time to take an authentic insider’s view of its majestic architecture following your small group tour guide along the tiers, learn about the animals and gladiators. Get to know the details of its enthralling brutal history: what mainly excited the crowds were the fights between gladiators, frequently slaves, criminals or prisoners of war fighting for rich prizes or their freedom. Your tour guide will tell you many tales about the numerous events that went on inside this mighty arena. It is definitely not a tour you would love to miss.

Visit the ruins of the Roman Forum 

After the visit inside the Colosseum, enjoy a beautiful walk into the majestic area of Roman Forum,  admiring the arch of Titus, the temple of Saturn, Vespasian and Antoninus Pius and wonder through this area which used to be the heart of political and cultural life of the Ancient Roman Empire. The perfect ending of our small group tour of the Colosseum will be climbing up the Palatine hill, from where you will enjoy a spectacular view.

This tour runs on rain or shine.

72 HRS cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 72 hours prior to tour departure and / or no-shows.

1. Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility and we will do our best to accomodate them.
2. Shorts, big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
3. There is always a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the Coliseum.
4. Participants must have their physical ID card or a valid passport.
5. Please note that the departure time of this tour is subjected to change, awaiting further information from the Colosseum management.
6. 72 HRS cancellation policy.
7. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 72 hours prior to tour departure and / or no-shows.
8. Please note that the itinerary of the tour may vary according to the day scheduling you may visit first the Colosseum than the Roman Forum or viceversa.