Begin your journey at the Colosseum with exclusive, skip-the-line access that takes you straight onto the reconstructed Arena Floor—a rare opportunity to stand where gladiators once battled for glory. From this powerful vantage point, your expert archaeologist or historian will bring the arena to life, immersing you in the sights, sounds, and stories of ancient Rome’s most dramatic stage.

Next, ascend to the Colosseum’s first floor to explore the varied perspectives of ancient spectators—from common citizens to senators and emperors—spending between an hour and 90 minutes inside to fully appreciate the monument’s scale, social complexity, and political significance.

Your exploration continues on Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to the city’s most powerful emperors. Thanks to special access to exclusive “Super Sites,” you’ll enter areas typically closed to the public, including extraordinary ancient villas, temples, and palaces. Depending on availability and your interests, you might visit the House of Augustus with its remarkable frescoes or Santa Maria Antiqua, one of Rome’s oldest Christian sites. These rare stops offer intimate insights into the lives of Rome’s elite and the empire’s cultural heart.

Finally, stroll through the Roman Forum, the political and social hub of Ancient Rome. Walking among grand temples, basilicas, and government buildings, your guide will decode the complex ruins, connecting architecture and history to the lasting legacy of Rome.

This afternoon-only tour is designed to provide a comfortable, uncrowded, and deeply immersive experience. With a longer duration and personalized pace, you’ll uncover hidden details and meaningful stories that most visitors miss—making this the fullest, most exclusive way to experience Ancient Rome’s iconic landmarks.

Includes Full Experience Arena tickets to the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Upon receiving your order, our team will secure a guide. Once the venue tickets are released, we will purchase them. Our team will be in touch with alternative options if we cannot secure tickets for the date and time you requested. 

Please note that we require the full name (as it appears on the ID) and the age of each participant in order to purchase tickets. The venue conducts name and ID checks at the entrance, so it’s essential that the name on the ticket matches the identification document. This is especially important for families with participants who are 17 or 18 years old, as free tickets are only valid for those who are 17 or younger on the day of the tour. Once a participant turns 18, a full-price ticket is required. To avoid any issues at the entrance, please double-check the ages provided before booking.

Headsets

Depending on your group size, we may be required by the venue to order headsets, in which case you’ll see a “Headset Fee” added to your order.

For more information about Context tours, please visit our FAQs.

Can we start this tour earlier?
Unfortunately, it's not possible to start the tour earlier. Our accreditation allows us to access the Colosseum and related sites only at specific ticketed time slots, which are strictly assigned and non-changeable.

Can we choose which site we want to visit?
We’ll be happy to inform your guide of your preferences, and they’ll do their best to accommodate them. However, the Super Sites are very special areas with limited access and may be subject to time restrictions or last-minute changes. During your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit one Super Site, which will be selected based on availability, opening days, and your guide’s discretion.

Yes, original identification is required to be presented upon entry to the Colosseum for all visitors including children. These should be original documents, copies will not be accepted.   

For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased, which allows you to go directly to the security line where you will have your pre-purchased ticket scanned.   

You cannot use the Roma Pass on your Context tours. Roma Pass holders have to wait in a long line for the non-reserved public entrance to the Colosseum. In order to save time and expedite the tour, we purchase regular tickets so you may enter as quickly as possible.  

Is this tour recommended for families with kids?  

Kids are welcome! But please keep in mind that this is our longest Colosseum tour, and it can be quite long and intense for younger learners. If your children are 13 or younger, our Colosseum for Kids tour may be a better fit.

Are your Colosseum tours legitimate and officially accredited?
Yes! We are proud to be an accredited tour operator with the Colosseum. All our tours are professionally conducted and fully comply with all official regulations and guidelines set by the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo.

Do you reserve headsets for this tour? 

Depending on your group size, we may be required by the venue to order headsets in which case you’ll see a “Headset Fee” added to your order. If you would like to guarantee headsets for your tour regardless of your group size, please email us and we’ll be happy to get them reserved for you.