The Best Colosseum Tours in Rome

What’s Included With A Colosseum Ticket & What to See

Most standard tickets include the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. But if you want to explore restricted areas like the underground or arena floor, you’ll need a tour that includes special access.

Here’s a breakdown of what you can see:

• Arena Floor: Stand where the gladiators fought, after walking in through the Gladiator’s Gate.

• First & Second Levels: These VIP seats once held Rome’s elite and now offer the best views.

• Underground Tunnels: Dark, damp, and eerie—where animals were caged and fighters waited.

• Roman Forum: Ancient Rome’s political, religious, and economic center.

• Palatine Hill: Where emperors lived in palaces overlooking the city they ruled.