Colosseum Arena Floor with Trastevere Local Food Tour Combo

This combo tour is an amazing way to spend your day in Rome. This combo tour will explore over two millennia of history from the ancient city center to one of the hippest neighborhoods of modern Rome. On the first portion of the tour step out onto the reconstructed Colosseum Arena Floor where you can feel like a gladiator and get a panoramic view of the historic stadium.

Then continue the ancient journey through the Roman Forum, the ruins of the Roman Empire which include the Senate House and Roman temples. This tour includes access to the Arena Floor, but does not include access to the Colosseum Underground or upper levels.

After the first half of the tour, you will have an incredible evening during the local food tour of Trastevere. Indulge your tastebuds as you stop for authentic Roman pizza, cheeses, pastas, gelato, and plenty of wine. Your 7-hour tour of Rome includes:

• A memorable experience

• A local and fun English-speaking professional guide

• A local foodie tour guide

• Skip-the-line Colosseum tickets

• Guided tour of the Roman Forum

• A maximum group size of 12

• Four carefully selected stops with multiple tastings (including wine)

• Sit-down dinner at a local Roman restaurant

Updated Covid-19 Safety Requirements

By Italian law, all persons entering museums (Colosseum included) must have the following:

 FFP2 or KN95 mask

Covid-19 vaccine dose (booster or second shot) in the last 6 months

Europeans can present the Super Green Pass (Reinforced Green Pass)

Non-Europeans can present a government-issued vaccine card (CDC for Americans)

Upon booking, we will actively notify you of any changes or updates

Colosseum Arena Floor Tickets

Bypassing what can be an hours-long line, your skip-the-line tickets lets you quickly walk through the Death Gate onto the Colosseum Arena Floor, right where the gladiators fought. Take a moment to appreciate the impressive Roman amphitheater surrounding you, where 60,000 Romans of all classes would watch these epic fights to the death.

Here you will also see the ancient Roman version of season tickets. Take plenty of pictures as the views from the Arena Floor are worthy of a picture frame.

Roman Colosseum History

After the Arena Floor, you will visit the first and second tiers of the Colosseum where the wealthiest of Romans would sit. Learn about the history of this beautiful structure and how it has remained standing for close to 2,000 years.

In total, you will spend around 1.5 hours in the Colosseum before heading to the next portion of the tour.

Guided Roman Forum Tour

Across the street from the Colosseum, your guide will take you down into the ancient archaeological site where business and politics of the Roman Empire took place. As the former "downtown area" of Rome, you will see many ancient Roman buildings, including the Senate House (Curia), Temple of Julius Caesar, and the Arch of Titus.

After walking around the Forum and Colosseum, you will be ready for plenty of authentic Italian food and drink.

Roman Salumeria e Formaggeria

Your first stop will be at a family-owned Salumeria where you will sample prosciutto, cheese, and some local wine. This establishment has been serving locals for over 100 years, so they definitely know what they are doing.

Learn the difference between parmigiana and pecorino, and prosciutto and salami. Wash it all down with a local wine chosen specifically to enhance the flavors. We are positive you'll want to come here again before you leave the city.

Roman Street Food

Like many cities around the world, Rome has an amazing street food tradition. In the neighborhoods near the Tiber River, from which Trastevere gets its name, you will find wonderful fried fish to try with your small group. This amazing traditional food is found where we believe it is the best: Dar Filettaro. 

An Authentic Roman Restaurant

After walking around all day, it is time for a relaxing, sit down dinner. Here you will be served an array of traditional Roman pastas as well as fine Italian wines. Before departing you will end dinner in the proper Italian manner with a digestivo—limoncello in this case.

The Best Organic Gelato in Trastevere

Why have dinner in Rome if it does not end with gelato? Whether its the heat of summer or dead of winter, there is nothing better than a cup—or cone—of the world's best ice cream. With flavors ranging from fruits to chocolate to coffee, your tour will end in the happiest of manners. Ciao!

This food tour will easily fill even the above-average eater on this tour. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, it’s important we know so we can do our best to accommodate them. Please email us immediately after you book so we can notify your guide. If you'd like to be certain your request can be accommodated before booking or have any other questions, email us at [email protected].