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Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access

4.7(5,426)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5426 reviews3 hBy TOURIKS
Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access

About this activity

Enjoy a premium tour of ancient Rome, combining a guided visit of the Colosseum with one of 3 ways to access it:

With the REGULAR option, you’ll enjoy a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum’s main levels, followed by included (unguided) entry to the Roman Forum to explore on your own. Arena and Underground access are not included.

Choose the ARENA option for a 3-hour guided experience that takes you onto the Arena Floor and continues through the Roman Forum with your guide. Inside the Colosseum, this option includes the Arena Floor only, not the Regular Levels or Underground.

For the most complete experience, choose the UNDERGROUND option. This 3-hour guided tour includes the Colosseum’s Regular Levels, Arena Floor and fascinating Underground area, as well as a guided visit of the Roman Forum.

Whichever option you choose, your Colosseum and Roman Forum entry is included. Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option.

What's included

  • ✓Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option — NOT included in ARENA or REGULAR.
  • ✓Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (€18)
  • ✓Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options — NOT included in REGULAR.
  • ✓Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • ✓Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground depending on the option you book (€ 18-24)

Not included

  • ✕If you select the REGULAR option, Arena and Underground access are not included.
  • ✕If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
  • ✕Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is not included

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT: Please provide the full names of all travellers (specifying who is younger than 18). Missing/wrong information may result in denied entry.
  • Please make sure to provide the names exactly as they appear on the ID or passport.
  • Each participant will be asked to present a valid passport or ID card, at the entrance of Roman Forum / Colosseum, that matches the name provided at the time of booking.
  • You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable.
  • A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
  • This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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