Rome: Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor & Roman Forum｜Italy

Revel in an experience once reserved for gladiators alone as you walk through the ancient gates that lead to the Colosseum Arena Floor. This carefully crafted itinerary includes the first & second floors of the Colosseum, plus the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to give you a complete perspective on one of history’s most epic civilizations.

If you truly want to immerse yourself in the Eternal City’s millennia of history, there is no better place to start than the Colosseum Arena Floor. Not only will you be following in the footsteps of gladiators, but you’ll also get a 360° panorama from where it was possible to see all 50,000 blood-thirsty spectators with a brilliantly executed narrative from a passionate guide.

Ancient Rome’s most spectacular edifice is still in existence, and this immortal amphitheater has a past filled with both gore and glory just like the Roman Empire itself. Over time, the lines between history and legend may have blurred out, but your guide will help you debunk myths and surprise you with stories even more jaw-dropping than the ones you’ve seen played out in the film. From imperious emperors to gruesome gladiator fights, we’ll delve into the fray from the beginning.

After your guided Colosseum tour, you’ll head past the Arch of Constantine and into the Roman Forum. This was once the central hub of the sprawling empire, where ancient Romans would mix and mingle throughout its glory days. As you gaze upon its towering triumphal arches, columns, and temples, you’ll be mesmerized by the stories that transpired right under your feet.

Get the inside scoop on Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s epic love story and hear the thrilling tale of the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Julius Caesar, but also learn how the great Roman Empire slowly began to crumble toward its dramatic demise in 476 AD.

Then it’s a short hike up the adjacent Palatine Hill – the very birthplace of Rome. It was upon this summit that a small hillside village took its first steps toward becoming one of the largest empires ever known. But what drove the first settlers to make their home here of all places, and how did the twins Romulus and Remus and the she-wolf who raised them fit into the equation? Your tour guide will straighten out those question marks and more as you uncover secrets among scattered ruins on the most notable of Rome’s seven hills.

In a city with millennia of enthralling history, story-telling is the core of everything we do and we’re proud to say that we have some of the most animated guides in the business. Every single one of our Colosseum guides has been chosen based on their stellar ability to engage, entertain, and educate.