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Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour up to 6 Guests
The Gladiator's View: Exclusive Colosseum Arena Access, Forum, & Palatine Hill Tour
Itinerary Highlights
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Colosseum Arena Floor Privilege: Gain direct, exclusive entry onto the reconstructed Arena floor, offering the unique, unobstructed perspective of the gladiators and performers.
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The Colosseum: Explore the main structure of the greatest amphitheater ever built, discovering the history of its construction and the spectacles it hosted.
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Roman Forum: Roam the central valley of the ancient city—the epicenter of Roman legal, political, and commercial life.
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Temple of Divo Julius Caesar: Pause at the sacred site of Caesar’s funeral pyre, where he was formally deified after his assassination.
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Palatine Hill: Ascend the hill where Rome was founded, examining the remains of the imperial residences and capturing sweeping views over the Forum.
Why book this tour
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Rare Access: Includes the highly sought-after Arena Floor access, offering a dramatic limited-access viewpoint of the Colosseum unavailable on standard tours.
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Intimate Group Size: With no more than 6 participants, enjoy individualized attention and the ability to move at a comfortable, conversational pace.
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Official Expert Guide: Learn from a professional, official guide whose vivid storytelling brings the Emperors, senators and everyday ancient citizens to life.
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Time Efficiency: Bypass the standard queues using pre-purchased named tickets, dedicating maximum time to exploration and discovery.
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Personalized Immersion: Ask in-depth questions and receive immediate answers in a focused setting unattainable on larger group excursions.
Description
This tour is designed for travelers who seek depth, quality, and privilege. Limited to a cozy maximum of six guests, this experience ensures your expert guide can fully customize the historical narrative to your interests as you explore the three cornerstones of Ancient Rome.
Your adventure begins with a rare opportunity: stepping directly onto the reconstructed Colosseum Arena Floor. From this commanding, powerful viewpoint, you will fully grasp the monumental scale of the amphitheater and the dramatic human history that unfolded within. Next, follow your guide into the Roman Forum, walking the Sacred Way and pausing at the Temple of Divine Julius, where your expert will illuminate the political intrigues and daily commerce of the capital.
The journey culminates with an ascent up Palatine Hill, the seat of imperial power. By examining the ruins of the Emperors’ luxurious palaces, you will understand why this spot was chosen as the mythological and actual birthplace of Rome. Booking this semi-private format ensures a focused, uninterrupted, and truly unforgettable encounter with the Golden Age of the Roman Empire.
Things to know before the tour
We need the full names of all the participants because the Colosseum entrance tickets are nominative. All the participants will have their own ticket with the full name on, they are not transferrable and cannot be changed nor refunded. You will need your IDs (minors and infants included) because they will be checked by the Colosseum guards at the entrance. If you don’t bring your IDs or if the names don’t match, you will be denied access. You don’t need the physical ID, even a copy or a picture is fine as long as it’s well visible.
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Please note: the order of the itinerary may change according to tickets’ availability
Important information
Our philosophy centers on personalized experiences, which is why we cap this tour at a maximum of six participants per guide, allowing focused attention and genuinely immersive learning.
We aim to adhere to this limit; however, we occasionally exercise flexibility by including one or two additional companions when necessary to ensure traveling families or friends remain together. Furthermore, many of our tours naturally feature fewer than six travelers, providing an even more exclusive setting. This commitment to adaptable group sizing is what allows us to deliver a highly comfortable and memorable journey for every guest.
This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Please wear comfortable shoes as path may be uneven along the itinerary.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel your booking up to 7 days before the tour to get a full refund.
Meeting point
Included
– Entrance tickets for the Colosseum (Arena, 1st and 2nd level)
– Entrance tickets for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
– Live 2.5 hours Tour Guide
-Semi Private tour up to 6 people
– Headsets
Excluded
Tips
Other parts of colosseum not mentioned in the inclusions
About the Tour
Offered in English, Spanish, French or German
Duration
2.5 hours
Level
Easy
Access
Limited accessibility
Audio
Small Group Tour
Maximum group size of 20 people
Dates and departures
Everyday except on Thursdays and on the first Sunday of the month
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
— What you won’t miss
You Will See
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
— About Us
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