Reaching the Colosseum’s Arena Floor is no easy feat; tickets sell out quickly, leaving most visitors stuck in crowded corridors with limited views. With us, bypass the lines and enter through the Gladiator’s Gate to stand on the Arena Floor, giving you a front-row view of Rome’s nearly 2,000-year-old symbol of power and glory. With your friendly guide, uncover the Colosseum’s brutal past, then continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore the epicenter of ancient Roman life.
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Colosseum tickets
Exclusive Arena Floor access
First and second tier entry
Guided tour of the Roman Forum
Guided tour of Palatine Hill
Guide tips
Meet your guide outside the Colosseum metro stop
Just outside the lower level of the Colosseo metro stop, you'll meet your friendly, expert guide and the rest of your small group. Your guide will provide a brief, exciting overview of the day ahead before leading you to the nearby entrance of Rome's most famous landmark.
Colosseum
Using your priority ticket, you'll bypass the long lines and enter the world’s largest ancient amphitheater through a special entrance reserved for small groups. This is your chance to step back in time and confront the grandeur of this nearly 2,000-year-old symbol of Roman power.
Arena floor
Next, you'll enjoy exclusive access to the Colosseum’s Arena Floor by entering through the Gladiator’s Gate. Stand where gladiators once stood and imagine the fear and adrenaline of the warriors and wild animals who fought for the delight of the Roman public.
First and Second levels
After exploring the ground floor, your guide will lead you up to the first and second levels, once reserved for the Roman elite. From these elevated vantage points, you'll get an unobstructed, panoramic view of the Arena Floor and learn about the fierce battles that took place below.
Arch of Constantine
You'll exit the Colosseum and gaze up at the towering Arch of Constantine, a massive, intricately designed marble structure. Learn about its construction and how it famously honors Emperor Constantine’s victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
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Caroline L.
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December 08, 2025
Fun tour full of interesting information
Kara E.
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December 06, 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Loretta from the Tour Guy! Our day started smoothly with a representative waiting exactly where they said they would be and easy to find. We were then introduced to Loretta (our amazing tour guide) who took over. She was the best tour guide I have ever had. She was so knowledgeable and kept it fun and interesting for all ages. We had our 4 kids in our group and she made sure to get them involved and engaged as well. Definitely recommend this tour especially if you can get Loretta as your guide.
Kara E.
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December 06, 2025
Julie D.
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December 01, 2025
Colosseum Tour
Sharlese W.
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December 01, 2025
Our Tour guide was amazing, he was very knowledgeable and was able to provide insight to many different aspects of the Colosseum. I highly recommend this tour for any future travelers.
Petya N.
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December 01, 2025
Good job
Rich S.
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November 30, 2025
Good overall job.
Meeting place was confusing at first.
“So they say…”
Don B.
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November 30, 2025
Bogdan complemented the amazing visual experience with his extraordinary storytelling abilities and humor (“so they say”… you just had to be there). He had us on the edge of our seats dispelling all the rumors and myths, giving us the historical facts as only he could deliver. My family talked about the experience for days and will give us a memory for a lifetime.
Great tour with a great guide. Maybe skip the cost of the arena floor access.
Caryn N.
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November 29, 2025
The colosseum is a must-see, no doubt. And our tour guide, Bogdan, was great, pointing out details we would have otherwise missed and providing historical context. Unless you are a history buff and super excited about the arena floor, I would recommend skipping the extra cost. You can see everything just fine from the upper levels. But DO NOT skip the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The view from the hill is spectacular and the historical context from the guide really brings the remains of the forum to life.
Charles H.
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November 29, 2025
Our guide was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and passionate about the history and made it come alive.
Excellent Guide
Jessica W.
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November 28, 2025
I enjoyed very much the tour. Alessia was excellent and knowledgeable. She was very kind too. Very informative tour. I highly recommend the tour.
Jaycee H.
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November 28, 2025
Gary L.
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November 27, 2025
Great tour w/kids!
Amit D.
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November 25, 2025
4 adults, 4 kids with ages between 5-10. This was one of our highlights of Rome. Francesca did an amazing job giving us historical background and small nuggets not normally given (this was my second tour of the colosseum after almost 15 years and I learned a lot of new things).
Fantastic experience !
Elmeriza P.
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November 24, 2025
The tour guide Eleanora really knows her business. She knows facts and myths and is a very engaging and fantastic storyteller.
Erin P.
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November 24, 2025
Janet D.
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November 22, 2025
Oswaldo R.
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November 22, 2025
Jason C.
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November 22, 2025
Made the colosseum come alive!
Patricia B.
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November 22, 2025
The stories about the gladiators and the history of the temples captured our attention and imagination. We had several young children and teens and she was very inclusive of them and tailored the information for the various age groups. She clearly loved her work and sharing her knowledge.
Great tour
Jason H.
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November 22, 2025
Bogdan did a great job. Lots of great info and stories. He kept it interactive and engaging the whole time.
Gavin S.
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November 21, 2025
Incredible!
Samantha D.
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November 21, 2025
Loved our tour with Serena. She is endlessly knowledgeable and kept us engaged and answered all of our questions. Even after 3 hours we didn’t want it to end! She went above and beyond and even gave us a recommendation for lunch (which by the way was incredible). Highly recommend!
edwina H.
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November 20, 2025
Tawlys T.
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November 19, 2025
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