Colosseum Arena, Forum & Hill Tour – Optional Underground

🔓 Colosseum, Arena Floor & Roman Forum Guided Tour – With Optional Underground Access

With a 4.5★ rating from 1,347 verified reviews , this guided experience is one of the most complete ways to explore Ancient Rome in a single visit. It includes skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill , and offers the Arena Floor as standard with the option to upgrade to Underground access .

At $67 per person , this tour sits in the mid-range price compared to similar Arena Floor tours in Rome and consistently earns positive reviews for guide quality and route organization.

🏟️ Colosseum – Arena Floor Access Included

The tour begins at the Colosseum , where your guide explains how this amphitheater hosted large-scale public events for nearly 500 years. You enter directly through the Gladiator Gate onto the Arena Floor , a restricted-access area offering unobstructed 360° views of the structure. From here, you can see details of the hypogeum and seating structure that are not visible from standard visitor areas.

Based on traveler reviews , Arena access is often rated as the highlight of the tour for offering a more authentic viewpoint without heavy crowds.

🔦 Optional Underground Upgrade

Travelers may choose to upgrade to include Underground (Hypogeum) access , which adds a guided visit beneath the arena. This section includes holding corridors, lift shafts and animal chambers once used to stage events. Availability is limited daily , and the upgrade frequently sells out in high season.

🏛️ Roman Forum – Political Center of Rome

From the Colosseum, the group continues to the Roman Forum , once the core of government, commerce and daily life. Your guide highlights structures such as:

Arch of Titus Temple of Saturn Curia Julia (Senate House) Via Sacra

The tour focuses on understanding how Roman society functioned and why the Forum became the model for modern political centers.

🌄 Palatine Hill – Founding Site of Rome

The itinerary concludes at Palatine Hill , historically the most prestigious residential area in Rome. From this hill, you can view Circus Maximus , the Forum valley, and the remains of imperial palaces. This site provides geographic context for how Rome developed and expanded.

📊 By the Numbers

Rating: 4.5 from 1,347 reviews Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours Price: $67 per person Group Size: Small groups Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours Access: Skip-the-line entry

✅ Includes

Entry to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Arena Floor access Optional Underground upgrade Licensed local guide Headsets when group size requires Customer support before tour

👍 Best For

Travelers who want full context and storytelling Visitors looking for Arena access without crowds First-time travelers to Rome Families and cultural travelers

⚠️ Not Ideal For

Travelers wanting a self-guided visit Visitors seeking a fully private tour Budget-only travelers (DIY entry is cheaper but without Arena access)

✨ Final Word

This is a strong all-around tour that balances historical insight, a premium location on the Arena Floor, and a well-paced route through Ancient Rome. Reviews frequently highlight guide quality and good storytelling, making it one of the better-reviewed Arena Floor options at this price point.

👉 Recommended especially if Arena access is a priority. Underground upgrade adds value but should be reserved early due to limited slots.