Regular, Arena & Underground Experiences

Explore Ancient Rome your way.

Discover the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert English-speaking guide and choose the experience that best matches the way you want to explore one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.

Whether it’s your first visit to Rome or you’re looking for exclusive access to the Arena Floor or the Underground, you’ll find the perfect option to experience the Colosseum with official tickets, small groups and professional guides.

Choose Your Experience

During the tour the following archaeological sites will be visited:

Regular Experience

Choose this experience if you’re visiting the Colosseum for the first time.

• Colosseum
• Roman Forum
• Palatine Hill

A complete introduction to Ancient Rome, perfect for discovering its most important archaeological sites with the support of a professional guide.

Arena Experience

Choose this experience if you want to stand where gladiators once fought.

• Colosseum
• Arena Floor
• Roman Forum
• Palatine Hill

Enter through the Gladiators’ Gate and admire the Colosseum from one of its most iconic viewpoints while discovering the stories that made it famous.

Underground Experience

Choose this experience if you want the most complete Colosseum visit available.

• Colosseum Underground
• Arena Floor
• Colosseum
• Roman Forum
• Palatine Hill

Explore the underground chambers where gladiators and wild animals waited before entering the arena and access areas normally closed to the public.

Meeting Point

Arch of Constantine – short side facing the Colosseum

Your guide will be waiting beneath the Arch of Constantine, on the side closest to the Colosseum. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your confirmed meeting time.

Tour Overview

The Colosseum is much more than Rome’s most famous monument. It is the symbol of an empire that shaped the history of the Western world.

Together with your professional guide, you’ll explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering how politics, religion and everyday life came together in the heart of Ancient Rome.

Depending on the experience you choose, you’ll also enjoy exclusive access to the Arena Floor or the Underground

What You’ll Visit

Colosseum

Walk inside the world’s most famous amphitheatre and discover its history, architecture and the stories that made it one of Rome’s greatest landmarks.

Roman Forum

Explore the political, religious and commercial centre of Ancient Rome while your guide brings its ruins back to life.

Palatine Hill

Visit the legendary birthplace of Rome and enjoy panoramic views overlooking the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus.

Arena Floor (Arena & Underground only)

Stand where gladiators once fought and experience the Colosseum from one of its most unforgettable perspectives.

Underground (Underground only)

Access one of the Colosseum’s most exclusive areas and discover the hidden corridors beneath the arena. 

Important information

Includes

• Expert English-speaking guide
• Official named entrance ticket
• Access to the Colosseum Arena
• Access to the Roman Forum
• Access to Palatine Hill
• Arena Floor access (Arena & Underground only)
• Underground access (Underground only)
• Audio headset system when required

Not included

• Transportation to and from the meeting point
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities (optional)
• Services not expressly mentioned in the “What’s included” section

Meeting Time Information

The time selected during booking represents your preferred tour time. Your final meeting time may vary slightly for operational reasons. Before your visit you will receive:

• Final meeting time
• Tour confirmation
• Guide information
• Meeting instructions

Mandatory Participant Details

All Colosseum tickets are personal and non-transferable. We require the full name of every participant exactly as shown on the ID document. Failure to provide the required information may prevent ticket issuance and participation.

Valid Identification Required

All participants must bring the same valid identification document used during booking. Identity checks may be carried out before entering the Colosseum.

Security Checks

• Weapons
• Knives or sharp objects
• Dangerous or flammable materials
• Any object considered hazardous by security staff

Helpful Tips

• Wear comfortable walking shoes
• Bring a bottle of water
• Bring a hat or umbrella during warmer months
• Travel light
• Arrive at least 10 minutes before your confirmed meeting time

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