Rome Colosseum and Forum Guided Tour

Meet your guide and small group at a central meeting point for your chosen tour time. Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, ensuring a smooth experience with your pre-purchased ticket.
Explore the partial reconstruction of the arena floor, gazing up at the tiered ruins above. Listen to your guide's commentary on how the arena was used and imagine the screaming of more than 50,000 citizens from above.

Proceed to the second level to get a view from the crowd's perspective while your guide fills you in on more history and culture. This tour allows you to see the Colosseum from its upper tiers to its storied depths.

Continue your adventure with a captivating visit to the Roman Forum, where dramatic events unfolded that shaped the course of history and conclude at the top of the Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus.

Meeting Point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi

L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.

What's included:

• Colosseum Entry ticket with Arena (€24)
• Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
• Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
• Small Group Tour limited to 15 visitors (If Option Selected)
• Special Access to the Colosseum Arena Floor
• Semi-private Tour limited to 10 visitors (If Option Selected)
• Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
• Reserved Entrance for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• English speaking Expert Guide

Not included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Gratuities
• Food/Beverage

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Colosseum

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184

Step into the glory of Ancient Rome, walking where gladiators once battled. Experience the Colosseum's grandeur with a local expert, exploring exclusive areas like the arena floor and Emperor's Box. Hear echoes of the past as you marvel at the amphitheater's engineering marvels. Ascend to the second level, imagining the crowds and the fate of gladiators. Discover the history and drama beyond Hollywood's tales in this immersive tour.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, , Rome, 00186

After the tour in the Colosseum, your guide will lead you to the Roman Forum at no additional cost. This iconic site served as the heart of Ancient Roman society, and a visit to its ruins will offer you a captivating insight into the pivotal events that unfolded there.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, Rome, 00186

Take a short, uphill walk to Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus. This historic hill was the very spot chosen by Romulus for the founding of Rome in 753 BC, a decision that ended tragically for his brother Remus. Here, surrounded by layers of history, you'll delight in a captivating panorama, offering spectacular views.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included