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Colosseum Arena Floor Small-Group Morning Tour

4.2 (1,027 reviews on GetYourGuide) Rome 2 hours
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About this tour

Start your day the Roman way, with a coffee near the Colosseum, then join a Colosseum small group tour with special access to the arena floor.

A quieter, small-group visit

With a licensed professional guide and a small group, you’ll hear every word and have time to ask questions, starting at the Arch of Constantine and finishing on the arena floor and the seating tiers.

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace

After the guided tour, your ticket includes the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, so you can carry on exploring on your own for as long as you like.

Highlights

  • Step onto the Colosseum arena floor
  • Licensed professional guide
  • Coffee break near the Colosseum before the tour
  • Small group of 10 people at most
  • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace afterwards

Itinerary

  1. Start

    Meet at Colle Oppio Park

    Meet your guide at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72.

  2. 10 min

    Walk to the Arch of Constantine

    A short walk to the first stop.

  3. 30 min

    Arch of Constantine

    An introduction to imperial Rome.

  4. 30 min

    Colosseum arena floor

    Stand where the gladiators fought.

  5. 45 min

    Inside the Colosseum

    The seating tiers and the story of the games.

  6. End

    Piazza del Colosseo

    Continue to the Forum and Palatine Hill on your own.

What's included

  • Licensed professional guide (tour option)
  • Colosseum entry ticket with arena floor access
  • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry
  • Audio guide app (ticket-only option)
  • Small group, 10 people at most
  • Coffee (we stop at a café; drinks are paid there)
  • Guide at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Meeting point
Colle Oppio Park entrance, next to Oppio Caffè Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, Rome. Look for our guide with the dark blue Tour the Best flag. Please don't go to the Colosseum entrance or ticket office. Nearest metro: Colosseo (Line B).
Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic
What to bring
Passport or ID card for every traveller; comfortable walking shoes
Names
Full names must match each traveller's ID and can't be changed after booking
Not allowed
Large bags, luggage, weapons or sharp objects
Arrival
Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility
Weather
Tours run in all weather; the arena floor can close at short notice in heavy rain
Ticket-only option
Download the audio guide app before you arrive; login details are given at check-in
Cancellation policy

Cancel up to 3 days before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 3 days before the tour are non-refundable.

Meeting point

Colle Oppio Park entrance, next to Oppio Caffè

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Frequently asked questions

How many people are in the group?

Never more than 10, so the tour feels personal.

What time does the Colosseum small group tour start?

It's a morning tour; available starting times are shown in the booking calendar.

Is the Roman Forum guided?

No, the guided part covers the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum. Your ticket lets you visit the Forum and Palatine Hill on your own afterwards.

What's the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the tour.

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