Stand where ancient gladiators once stood on a semi-private Colosseum Arena floor tour focused on exclusivity and great storytelling. After entering through Gladiator's Gate, follow your guide onto the amphitheater's exclusive wooden stage. Then, climb to the upper seating levels to see where senators and emperors watched the games. The adventure continues into the Roman Forum to walk the same paved streets as Julius Caesar. Finish the tour by climbing Palatine Hill, the birthplace of the city.
What's included
Stand on the stage to relive gladiator history
Expert English-speaking guide
Pre-reserved Colosseum tickets
Exclusive Arena Floor access and tour
Guided tour of Colosseum 1st & 2nd tiers
Guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Small group experience
Guide tips
Itinerary
Your tour begins at the Colosseum
Meet your guide and semi-private group near the base of Rome’s 2,000-year-old amphitheater. Your guide introduces the massive stone structure and the nearby Arch of Constantine. Learn how emperors used these grand monuments to show off their power to the people of Rome.
Enter the Colosseum through Gladiators Gate
Next, follow your guide through a mandatory security check before passing through the side entrance of the Colosseum, once used by the gladiators themselves. Then, step onto the exclusive arena floor, the stage level of the Colosseum. Standing on the wooden floor, look up at the rows of seats and imagine the roar of 50,000 spectators watching the games.
Explore the upper tiers
Then, your guide leads you to the higher levels of the amphitheater for the audience perspective and an overhead view of the maze of underground chambers. From these tiers, learn how different social classes were seated in ancient Rome and where the most important leaders sat to watch.
Visit the Roman Forum
Follow your guide into the valley that served as the busy center of the ancient city. Walk past the remains of the Senate House and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins while hearing stories about the daily lives and politics of ancient Roman citizens.
Ascend the Palatine Hill
Finally, climb the hill where legends say the city was first founded. Among the ruins of the grand imperial palaces, enjoy some of the best views of the city. Discover why the most powerful Romans chose to live in this neighborhood.
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Jessica V.
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August 23, 2026
I would recommend this tour! Our guide Noami could answer any question we had for her. We learned so much. Summer gave lots of hot weather but there is a lot of chances to find shade. Thank you for this great piece of Rome!
Best guide ever and Eddy was his name!
Sue B.
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August 21, 2026
Eddy was very passionate about history and very knowledgeable. He was also concerned about the sun and heat on us, so we had several chances to refill our water bottles and take advantage of the shade when possible. I'd definitely recommend The Tour Guy tours.
Excellent tour!
William P.
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August 20, 2026
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Well aware of the tour participants needs and made it a wonderful and educational tour, despite the heat. Highly recommend, but try to schedule as early as possible to mitigate the heat. Bring an umbrella for shade from direct sunlight and of course bring water and a refillable container.
Fantastic tour
Michael C.
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August 19, 2026
Barbara was fantastic. She was really good at engaging children and explaining everything in a way that worked for kids and adults.
Great tour!
Robin C.
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August 18, 2026
Alessia did a wonderful job on our tour. She is very passionate about her work and it shows in the quality of the tour. It was very, very hot and she was quite mindful to try and stop us in the shade and to find frequent water stations. She not only gave us great information about what we were seeing, but the history behind why it was there. Very highly recommend.
Fantastic Tour with Amy
Thomas H.
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August 16, 2026
This tour of the Colosseum was fantastic for our family of six. We were able to see everything at the site and walk on the arena floor which was the highlight of the tour. Book the morning tour if you want to avoid the heat! Our tour guide Amy was great! She made the tour lighthearted and fun. Providing insights into the history of the Colosseum while keeping things interesting with her stories and humor. She is an historian as well so she knows all about the history of the site. If you can request a tour guide, we recommend requesting Amy.
Amazing Tour
David T.
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August 16, 2026
Our guide Bruno was outstanding. The tour was perfectly paced for the extreme heat of 35C. Bruno is very knowledgeable and friendly. He made this tour so fun.
Jacob A.
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August 15, 2026
Bill D.
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August 14, 2026
What a great and hugely knowledgeable guide…. Even in the extreme heat!
She deserves a medal!!
Brilliant!!
Great!!
CHRISTOPHER B.
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August 13, 2026
It was great! My guide provided a lot of historical insight I wasn't aware of. Highly recommend.
Stacia M.
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August 12, 2026
Great tour, very thorough and informative
Ashley L.
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August 12, 2026
Monika did an amazing job. Best guide I've had so far. Very clear, knowledgeable, and considerate. Her passion for the history shined as she walked us through the landmarks. Thank you for an awesome tour and keeping us as cool as possible!
Great tour, very thorough and informative
Ashley L.
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August 12, 2026
Monika did an amazing job. Best guide I've had so far. Very clear, knowledgeable, and considerate. Her passion for the history shined as she walked us through the landmarks. Thank you for an awesome tour and keeping us as cool as possible!
Incredible experience and an amazing guide!!
Carmelita R.
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August 11, 2026
Andy was absolutely the most impressive tour guide I have been with. This was my second time touring the colosseum and it was well beyond what I saw and learned in my previous tour. It was with another touring company, of course. I will highly recommend this company to anyone coming.
A great tour!
Victoria E.
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August 11, 2026
We had a really nice time on the tour. We opted for a semi-private tour after reading about some of the big tour groups and all worked well! It was also nice to have an Italian guide!
Excellent!
JAMES C.
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August 10, 2026
Bruno, our tour guide was great. Knowledgeable, informative and friendly. Patiently answered our questions.
Definitely recommend!
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Michelle C.
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August 10, 2026
Our tour guy could not have been better. He went beyond expectations
This was a Great Tour
Bobby H.
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August 09, 2026
This was a very interesting tour!
Very informative!
Our guide was the best
Amazing - must experience!
Donna D.
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August 05, 2026
Domenico was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, easy to understand and had the right pace on a very hot August day. This tour was our favorite part of the trip. Highly recommend for families or groups that want a private experience. This is a must do experience!
Donna D.
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August 05, 2026
Camila was great- highly recommend!
Martha D.
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August 05, 2026
I loved this tour- it was small (only 7 folks) and Camila was very knowledgeable. She took her time explaining everything and encouraged questions. Very appreciative of the multiple stops for water and shade as it was 95 degrees the day we toured.
Roberta C.
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August 04, 2026
Joseph R.
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August 03, 2026
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Tara S.
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August 01, 2026
Our tour guide was amazing! He was funny and came with so much knowledge. He is an archaeologist. Well worth it!
Absolute must see!
James M.
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July 31, 2026
Our guide Ami (Amile) was awesome! She was kind, funny and very knowledgeable about what we were looking at.
This a great, immersive look into the history of the coliseum, palatine hill and the forum.