The 15 Stadium Tours in Rome Fans Book First

1.Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,002 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94Our pick

This 2.5-hour English tour takes you through the Colosseum’s Hypogeum, arena floor, first and second tiers, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. With groups capped at eight, guides such as Sara, Virginia, Claudia, and Giorgio can keep the history lively and answer questions. Expect excellent access, strong views, and a brisk pace.

“Paola was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had along the way. The smaller group size was great, and the microphone/headset system worked great.”

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2.Private Colosseum Arena Tour With Roman forum Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $362

Enter the Colosseum through the renovated Gladiators Entrance, walk onto the Arena Floor, and hear its story from a licensed guide. You will also receive access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, with free time to explore. Guides may include Radu, Abba, Marzia, or Andrada, depending on assignment.

“Radu was our tour guide--he is fluent in 6 languages (Romanian, Italian, Mandarin, English, Spanish, French. . .) and funny in all of them. He provided interesting commentaries and we were impressed with his historical knowledge (he does have a bunch of graduate degrees in history). Ask him how the movie "Gladiator" stacks up with the real experience ;-) Ciao!”

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3.Olympic Stadium Tour with Expert Guide in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Walk through Rome’s Foro Italico and Stadio dei Marmi, then enter the Olympic Stadium through the athletes’ gate. Guides such as Angelica, Camilla, Beatrice, and Simone lead the visit in English or Italian, covering the tunnel, locker room, press room, Hall of Triumph, and stadium history. Allow about 80 minutes and meet at the Mussolini Obelisk.

“I sign up for “special tour”!! It actually begins outside front area by muss monument!! I was confused and went other side massive stadium. But once tour started , the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable about Lazio/roma and other things pertaining to o Rome history!! Her name was Camilla ? Strongly recommend”

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4.Colosseum Arena tour with Roman Forum and Cesar’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

This 2.5-hour English tour covers the Colosseum’s first and second levels, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. You’ll hear about gladiator battles, imperial life, temples, tombs, and Rome’s founding. The group can reach 24 people, and guides may include Natasha. Bring matching ID and the full names used at booking.

“The tour was canceled the morning of. We showed up at the meeting spot and no one was there to meet us. Another tour guide from a different company had to call atlas tours and they said there was a mix up and had to cancel. Very disappointing, will never book with Atlas tours again!”

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5.Gladiators Arena Tour with Colosseum First Level & Ancient Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Walk onto the Colosseum Arena Floor, view the underground structures, and explore the Forum and Palatine Hill with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Christina, Alessandro, Mido, and Elizabeth have earned praise for clear history and helpful photo tips, though guide quality and timing can vary.

“This was a bate and switch scam! We were supposed to have a tour guide but when we arrived we were told the guide was not coming. We were charged $388.56 for four people but only received an entry ticket valued at 24€ each and no tour.”

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6.Olympic Stadium Tour Express- Skip the Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $51

Explore Rome’s Stadio Olimpico in about an hour with an English-speaking guide. Hear stories from the 1960 Olympic Games, see the mosaics and sporting areas, and, when access allows, visit the pitch, changing rooms, tunnel, and seating areas. Guides such as Angelica, Simone, Abdulaziz, and Daiana have earned strong praise, but concert preparation can close key sections.

“Completely over priced. Said skip the cue but there was no cue anyway. The tour was walk around the grounds for 30 mins before the stadium then basically into the briefing room watch a 20 second video then go in the dressing rooms, about 2 mins in each , into the corporate seats and finished . They slid open the doors to the walk out tunnel only 30cm so you had to peak through and you couldn’t go in there. We couldn't see really. We were stood around for ages in common areas but then we were rushed through the bits we wanted to see. it was really disorganised. We…”

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7.Private Colosseum Arena Tour with Expert Guide – all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $226Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Arch of Constantine for a private three-hour walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Expect vivid stories, visual aids, and practical context from guides such as Rahul or Christine. Your ticket includes entry to all three major sites.

“The tour was very interesting and well organized. Rahul is a great guide, very knowledgeable, and his stories bring Ancient Roman times to life”

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8.Navona Underground & Domitian Stadium Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36 reviews · 1 hour · from $41Best value

Meet Carla or another English or Italian speaking guide at Touristation Navona, then walk through Piazza Navona before heading below ground to the Domitian Stadium. You’ll see the ancient track and seating, hear how Roman sports shaped public life, and finish in about an hour. Add a two-wine tasting with a traditional appetizer board if you wish.

“Vi var så heldige at have guiden for os selv, så fik en time+ fortælling om pladsen og dens kejser Det var helt fantastisk 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻”

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9.Colosseum Arena Tour with Forum and Palatine Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet your guide on Via dei Fori Imperiali for a small-group Colosseum visit in English. Enter through the Arena, walk the first and second tiers, and hear about emperors, gladiators, animals, and executions through a headset. Your ticket also covers the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, visited independently afterward.

“This was a fabulous tour of the underground/ arena and we would do this tour again! Be flexible and allow enough time to meet your representative and gather your tickets before your official tour time. It can be frustrating to go through a third party for tickets, but it was fairly smooth and the tour (by an official Colosseum employee!!) was amazing. The tour of the Forum (from this company) did a great job and paced the Forum tour well.”

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10.Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour (MAX 7 PEOPLE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179

Enter the Colosseum’s underground chambers and arena floor with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to six. Guides such as Said and Giovanni bring the ancient spectacle to life, while your ticket also covers the Colosseum exhibition, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill without a guide.

“It was an eye opener for me. I get to learn about things that typical visitors to the Colosseum don't get to see and experience. Our guide, Giovanni, is very knowledgeable and fun. I also thought after our underground tour, that's it. It turns out I was also given admission ticket to visit the rest of the Colosseum as well as the Roman Forum. Just with I was informed about this earlier because I purchased a separate ticket for Roman Forum so I got double tickets. Since I am already inside the Forum, it makes no sense to pickup the other ticket. Overall the tour is great and informative.”

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11.Colosseum Arena Tour with Forum and Palatine Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiators’ Gate and walk onto the reconstructed Arena Floor with an English-speaking licensed guide. The guided visit covers the Arena, ground floor, and first tier, followed by self-guided access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Teddy have been praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“notre guide Teddy était super! belle visite complète et enrichissante ! coupe file bienvenue !”

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12.Full Experience Colosseum Arena Tour (MAX 10 PEOPLE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

Join an English-speaking guide for three hours at Rome’s Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum. With a group capped at 10, you’ll walk onto the arena floor, visit the first two tiers, and explore temples, marketplaces, and political halls with guides such as Stefania or Valentina.

“Very nice, interesting tour by Stefania. No negatives and a definite recommendation. She knows exactly at the right time to be at the right places.”

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13.Navona Underground and Domitian Stadium Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Meet your English-speaking guide at Touristation Navona for a one-hour tour of Piazza Navona and the underground Stadium of Domitian. You’ll see Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, Sant’Agnese in Agone, and ancient stadium remains below the square. Groups are capped at 15, and guides such as Erica add clear historical context.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned way more than if we had taken just the audio tour. Money well spent!”

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14.Colosseum Arena Tour, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, walk onto its arena floor, then follow an English-speaking local guide across Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. The tour lasts about three hours, includes admission and a radio guide, and may run with a small group. Guides have included Paola and a former archaeologist with 30 years in Rome.

“Excellent - our tour guide was a former archaeologist in Rome for 30 years and knew everything there was to know. We arrived at 8.45am and the tour finished at 12.45pm after over one hour each in firstly the Colosseum, then Palatine Hill and finally the Roman Forum. Make sure to eat beforehand or at least bring snacks as there is no stopping. There are wells along the way to refill water bottles.”

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15.Colosseum Arena Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate and stand on its arena floor, then walk through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Guide Paula is praised for her clear, engaging explanations. This three-hour English tour includes admission, a reservation fee, headsets when needed, and time to explore the Forum afterward.

“Paula was excellent, extremely knowledgeable, went out of her way to ensure a positive experience. Expert level.was a great tour, one item i would have expected was entrance tickets to the Colosseum in advance and not to have to wait on line (however while we waited, Paula gave us detailed history)”

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