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Colosseum Tickets & Guided Tours: 15 Ways Onto the Ancient Arena

257 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The amphitheatre, the Forum and the Palatine share one ticket, but not every ticket gets you everywhere. These 15 cover the guided mornings, the audio-guide entries and the arena-floor upgrades, with prices and start times.

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour - Inside the Colosseum
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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 licensed guide, using headsets to follow the stories in busy spaces. The route can change, and an Arena visit is available with some options. Guides such as Andy, Aurora, and Valerie have been praised for their clear storytelling and lively approach.

“Andy was the best!! Such a good storyteller. This was our favorite experience in Rome. Highly recommend.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour - The Roman Forum: temples, basilicas and public life
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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

In 2.5 hours, a live guide leads you through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, explaining the sights that can be easy to miss on your own. Guides have included Henry, Leo, Aphrodite, and Alessandra, though your guide may differ. Check your booking option carefully: arena or underground access is included only when named in the tour title.

“Aphrodite was a wonderful tour guide showing us around the Roman Forum, Palentine Hill and the Colosseum. She answered all of our questions and went into great detail on the many interesting things we saw. She was great and we truly enjoyed our tour!”

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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - The Roman Forum, Where Rome Did Its Public Business
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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 at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a local guide and pre-booked entry. Guides such as Felicity, Alessandra, and Angela have been praised for lively storytelling, clear explanations, and a good pace. Headsets are included. The standard tour does not include the Colosseum arena or underground.

“Our guide Alessandra was absolutely incredible. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and clearly experienced in her field. Her passion for what she does—and her love for Rome—shone through in every part of the tour. Exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with her was both fascinating and unforgettable. I learned so much, and I appreciated how genuinely she took an interest in us, asking where we were from and what brought us to Rome. She made the entire experience feel personal and meaningful.”

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Rome: Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena - Decide whether the arena floor is worth the upgrade
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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

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace with timed entry and an audio guide app in six languages. A host helps at the meeting point, but this is not a live-guided tour. Choose the arena floor option if you want access there, and bring your own phone and headphones.

“It was a really amazing experience. Can’t miss this attraction in this city.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - The Roman Forum, at your own pace
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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 at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with a licensed English-speaking guide, or choose an audio-guide option. Hear how gladiator contests, Roman politics and the city’s founding fit together. The Colosseum Arena Floor is available with select options. Expect uneven paths, steps and crowds.

“Nice tour. Didn’t realize how violent history was. Andre (tour guide) very knowledgeable funny and interesting. Very crowded even in February!! I would recommend going earlier in the day to hopefully avoid crowds. If you have knee problems a little challenging because of steep stairs. Definitely not on a weekend. Toilets are an issue but cafe across the street allows use as long as you buy something first. I really did learn a lot. Great tour.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena - Entering the Colosseum by the gladiators’ gate
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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

In about two and a half hours, a live guide leads you through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, explaining how ancient Rome worked as you walk among its ruins. Choose the arena-floor option to enter through the gladiators’ gate. Guides vary, with past tours led by guides including Olga, Maria, Stefano, and Alessandro Campioni.

“Alessandro champ was very knowledgeable explained everything with details. I really recommend this tour !!!!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine with Multimedia Video - Climb Palatine Hill for a different view of Rome
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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 ticket assistance and a short multimedia film, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace before entering the Colosseum about two hours after your booked reporting time. An English walking tour of Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain is included, but runs daily at 10:00.

“We had a great time! Clear instructions were given and enjoyed it”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Palatine Hill and Rome’s beginnings
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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

In 2.5 to 3 hours, a guide leads you through the Colosseum’s first and second levels, then the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The $51 tour includes skip-the-line Colosseum entry, but not the underground. Guides have included Chiara, Magda, Giorgio, and Gabriel; your guide and meeting point depend on the option booked.

“Our guide Ani was amazing. We are enjoyed all the time that we spend on tour.”

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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Step onto the arena floor
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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

Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, then enter the Colosseum’s underground chambers, arena floor, ground level, and second tier. Guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, and Enza are known for lively explanations and thoughtful answers. The three-hour walk costs $160 per person, includes admission and headsets, and is offered in English, French, or Spanish.

“Fantastic tour. So glad we done this tour instead of being self guided. We learned so much along the way.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill Entry & Audioguide App - The Roman Forum rewards a slower walk
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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

Book timed Colosseum entry plus access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which you can visit within the ticket’s 24-hour window. Explore without a live guide, using a downloadable audio app in eight languages. The listed price is $30 per person; bring photo ID and enter each participant’s name when booking.

“It was simply incredible. The Colosseum is beautiful, and the audio guide app was very helpful. The Forum and Palatine Hill are also beautiful, but it was very hot that day, and I didn't enjoy it as much as I did at the Colosseum.”

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Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour - Inside the Colosseum with a guide
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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

In 2.5 to 3 hours, a guide leads you through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Choose the arena-floor option to enter through Gladiator’s Gate and stand on a partly reconstructed section of the floor. Guides vary by departure; Magda, Eni, Tiziana, Radu, and Marcelo are among the names associated with tours.

“Great experience for the entire family! Very informative too.”

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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Inside the Colosseum’s first and second levels
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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

Visit the Colosseum’s first and second levels, then walk through the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill with an English-speaking guide. Headsets help you hear the commentary in crowded spots. Arena access is available if you choose that option. The tour costs $42.33 per person and lasts about two and a half hours.

“Our guide was very attentive to the gentleman who was using a cane on the tour- helped him to the elevator, connected with him later. Really sweet and a very interesting tour!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Palatine Hill and Rome’s beginnings
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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

Visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with an English-speaking guide, over roughly 1.5 to 3 hours. Choose a standard, small-group or semi-private option, with Arena Floor access available on selected tours. Guides such as Patrick, Barbara and Leo have led lively tours, and headsets help you follow along when needed.

“Patrick was excellent!! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area and the people. He was thoughtful to try to keep us in the shade whenever possible (it was a very hot day), and he made sure we had the opportunity to see everything. He was considerate of the other tour guides as well. I very highly recommend Patrick!!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - The Roman Forum, at your own pace
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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

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours exploring the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum with a live guide in your chosen language. The route can include the Colosseum arena floor if you select that option. Guides such as Francesca, Caterina, and Andri have led engaging tours, though your guide will depend on your departure.

“Our tour great! The guide was quite knowledgeable. I think his name was Mireau. He had interesting stories and facts to tell us about the different places we saw. His love of history was obvious.”

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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Palatine Hill adds the city’s origin story
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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 stand on its restricted arena floor, then follow a live English-speaking guide through the Forum and Palatine Hill. Headsets help you hear in a group of up to 25. Guides have included Max, Barbara and Maria, though your guide is not guaranteed. Allow 2.5 hours, arrive early and bring matching photo ID.

“The tour was incredibly informative, well-organized, and entertaining. Marco did an amazing job of not just providing facts, but highlighting the importance of each landmark throughout the tour.”

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