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Colosseum Tickets & Tours: 15 Routes to the Arena

123 tours  ·  from $19

Entry is timed and capped, so the decision happens before you arrive. These 15 cover plain admission, the combined Forum and Palatine ticket, and the guided versions that are the only route down to the arena floor and the underground.

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour - Arena access is an option, not a given
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

1.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63,148 reviews · from $78Our pick

Walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a live guide in your choice of eight languages. Expect about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, clear headset commentary, priority ticket access, and stories of gladiators, emperors, politics, and daily Roman life. Small-group and private options are available, as is access to the Colosseum arena.

“It wasn't rushed, guide explained lots and took questions. Lots of time in the Roman Forum afterwards.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

2.Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32,814 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52Top rated

Walk through Rome’s Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum during a 2.5-hour guided visit. Your guide may be Henry, Leo, Aphrodite, Alessandra, or another multilingual specialist. Expect ancient arenas, imperial palaces, temples, arches, and the political center of old Rome. Arena and underground access depend on the option you book.

“Leo was absolutely amazing!! Good communication and great tour. So happy we booked. Shoutout to my girl Esmeralda”

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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - Entering the Colosseum
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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

3.Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27,897 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $55

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours with a live guide at Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Felicity, Alessandra, Angela, and Adriano are praised for clear storytelling and humor. Entry tickets and headsets are included, but arena and underground access are not.

“tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend”

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Rome: Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena - Entering the Colosseum at Your Timed Slot
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Rome: Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena

4.Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24,770 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $41

Meet an English-speaking host near the Colosseum, collect your timed ticket and QR code, then explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill independently. The audio guide app works in six languages, and you can add Arena Floor access. Bring your own charged phone, headphones, ID, and internet access.

“Antonino was a great guide and story teller, made our journey fantastic, I highly recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in the Pompei and Sorrento area. Thanks again ❤️”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Entering the Colosseum with a guide
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

5.Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23,903 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide at Rome’s Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Expect reserved entry, headsets, ancient engineering stories, views over the Forum, and plenty of walking on uneven ground. Guides such as Sam, Flavia, Iman, and PG have earned praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Viator did not submit the changes to the touring company so they did not have a ticket for one of our members. We had to refuse the tour and book another one for twice the price! Viator is now refusing to refund us for their mistake!!!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena - Starting at Via delle Terme di Tito 93
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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

6.Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,839 reviews · from $58

Walk through ancient Rome with a live guide in English, French, Italian, German, or Spanish. Visit the Forum and Palatine Hill, then enter the Colosseum through the gladiators’ gate. The optional arena floor adds a memorable view into the underground chambers. Guides such as Maria, Stefano, Sabrina, and Alessandro have earned praise for clear storytelling.

“Our tour guide was very friendly and super informative. Very nice tour and our guide went an extra mile and gave us a lot of details about so many things. Be prepared for the tour to last a little over 3hrs!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine with Multimedia Video - Walking through the Roman Forum
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine with Multimedia Video

7.Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine with Multimedia Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12,766 reviews · from $32

Start at Touristation Aracoeli for an Ancient Rome multimedia video, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before entering the Colosseum two hours after your booked reporting time. An English walking tour of Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain runs daily at 10:00.

“Got given 2 hours to explore the Roman forum and Palatine hill given us so much time to explore everywhere. We got in so quickly to everywhere and went early to avoid the crowds”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting at the Colosseum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

8.Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,703 reviews · from $51

Walk through Rome’s ancient center with a professional guide, visiting the Colosseum’s first and second levels, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Chiara, Magda, Georgio, and Radu are praised for clear storytelling and enthusiasm. Expect security checks, stairs, open sun, and plenty of walking.

“Tiberio was an excellent tour guide! He was very passionate and shared so much great information with us! It was a little chaotic checking in for the tour with the tour company at the meeting point with a huge crowd of people. Other than that, it was a great experience.”

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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

9.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,691 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Spend three hours exploring the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish. You’ll enter the restricted underground chambers, walk across the arena floor, and see the ground and second levels. Guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, and Maya are known for lively explanations, though the $160 price is high.

“The only issue I had with the tour, is that there wasn't enough time to go round the top of the colosseum, we barely had time to walk around.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill Entry & Audioguide App - Meeting the Colosseum at a fixed time
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Rome: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill Entry & Audioguide App

10.Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill Entry & Audioguide App

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,957 reviews · 1h 15m · from $30Best value

See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Forum Museum at your own pace with a $30 timed-entry ticket. You’ll use a phone-based audio guide in eight languages, enter the Colosseum at a fixed time, and visit the Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours. Arena and underground access are not included.

“Amazing to see the Colosseum, a must see if you are visiting Rome.”

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Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour - What you see inside the ancient amphitheater
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Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour

11.Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,584 reviews · from $73

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, view the arena floor and underground animal chambers, then walk through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Guides such as Magda, Radu, Eni, and Tiziana bring the sites to life in English, French, Spanish, German, or Portuguese. Choose the arena-floor option when booking.

“Our guide Marcelo made the tour fun and informative .”

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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Walking through the Roman Forum
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

12.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,939 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Follow an English-speaking guide through the Colosseum’s first and second levels, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Headsets help you hear in crowded spaces. Choose the arena option for closer access, and bring your photo ID and legal booking details for entry.

“Good overview of Palestine Hill and Colosseum. Guide was informative and knowledgeable. Good access to main floor of the Colosseum.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting at the Colosseum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

13.Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,425 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $53

Explore Rome’s Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with an English-speaking guide in 1.5 to 3 hours. Hear stories of gladiators, emperors, politics, and daily life, with small-group and Arena Floor options available. Guides such as Patrick, Barbara, Leo, and Serena bring the ruins to life with clear explanations and visual aids.

“Very informative and fun. Really brought the history of Rome to life.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Entering the Colosseum with a guide
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palatine Hill Guided Tour

14.Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8,420 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $42

Walk through the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum with a live guide in your choice of seven languages. You get reserved entry, headsets, and guided access to the arena floor when selected. Guides such as Mircea, Francesca, Ilaria, and Caterina are praised for clear storytelling, while the 2.5 to 3 hour route involves plenty of walking.

“Our tour guide was fabulous! She pulled out all the stops and got us in quickly and efficiently everywhere we went!”

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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - What you learn inside the Colosseum
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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

15.Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,448 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator Door and walk onto its restricted arena floor before touring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. An English-speaking guide leads the 2.5-hour visit with headsets, stories of gladiators and emperors, and panoramic views from Rome’s legendary hill. Guides may include Max, Barbara, Maria, or Patricia.

“We had a wonderful guide. Due to traffic, road construction, and closed roads, we arrived late, and the group had already left. We missed the guided portion around the forum, however, our tickets were still good that day so we were able to do a self-guided tour.”

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