Privileged Entrance Arena Floor Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum
Walk through the Colosseum's back door onto the Arena Floor like a true gladiator!
Want to find a more exclusive way to visit the Colosseum without breaking the bank? Join our guide who will take you through the Gate of Death of the Colosseum to the arena floor in a small group. You'll see the Colosseum at a great price from an exclusive perspective that's better than a standard admission ticket. Listen to stories, history, and anecdotes in our small group of just 15 people led by an archeologist or historian guide! Finish your tour at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Tour Details
- Colosseum Arena Floor
- Create Awesome memories
- Restricted Access
- Arena Floor without the Crowds
- 1st and 2nd Levels:
- Roman Forum
- Arch of Constantine:
- Arch of Titus
- Temple of Julius Caesar
- Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine
- Temple of Antoninus & Faustina:
- Vestal Virgins
- Senate House
- Arch of Septimius Severus
This Exclusive Access Colosseum & Forum guided tour not only includes skip-the-line access tickets. You'll also use a different entrance from members of the general public. Go back in time on an authentic gladiator experience as you enter the reconstructed Arena Floor through the “Gladiator Gate”. Make your experience more memorable as your guide unveils the secrets of the past. This tour lasts 2.5 hours and includes the following:
A local and Knowledgable English-speaking professional guide
Skip the line Colosseum tickets
Exclusive Access to the Arena Floor of the Colosseum
Guided Tour of the Roman Forum
A maximum group size of 15
Colosseum Arena Floor Tickets
Avoid the crowds as you walk out onto the most sought after restricted area of the Colosseum, not available to regular Colosseum ticket holders - the Arena Floor. Travel back in time as you trace the footsteps of gladiators. Visit the opening to the reconstructed trap door and let your imagination go wild, as your guide describes the types of wild animals that also once contributed to the Colosseum's popularity and significance in ancient Roman society.
Roman Colosseum History
After the Arena Floor, go on a journey to the Colosseum's first and second levels. See where Emperors sat and learn the rules of the gladiatorial games for both competitors and spectators. Learn why the ancient amphitheater was named the Colosseum and more. After spending a total of 1.5 hours inside of the Colosseum, begin your guided Roman Forum tour.
Guided Roman Forum Tour
This Colosseum Arena Floor tour includes Roman Forum tickets and a guided tour of the ruins inside. This area, also referred to as the "Ancient Downtown", is a Roman archaeological site that was once the location of downtown Ancient Rome. Visit some of the most famous Roman Forum buildings, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, the Roman Senate House and more. Relive ancient history as you walk down the same roads taken by famous Roman Emperors and philosophers.
Climb Palatine Hill
When your Colosseum Arena Floor with Roman Forum tour concludes, you are free to wander around on your own. Climb the Palatine Hill and take in the views over Circus Maximus, relax in the Farnese Gardens, or simply perch on an ancient piece of marble and take in the beautiful surroundings. By the end of the tour, leave the Colosseum and Forum with a camera full of incredible pictures of the Colosseum and a mind full of knowledge about life in ancient Roman.
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Leave a reviewAmazing experience
Alina Rossi
Having a tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum was amazing. Our tour guide, Marco, was so informative & knowledgeable and really presented the information in an easy-to-digest manner, while adding lots of humor to it. He did a great job of holding the entire groups attention. The small number in the group was also a plus because it made it much easier to navigate the sites. You’re not going to get all you can out of these sites without a tour because the guides are so full of information that you wouldn’t get otherwise. Highly recommend!!
Fantastico!
Alicia Giacalone
This was the way to go. We enjoyed our tour with Lucina very much. She was very informative and the pictures she brought really helped imagine the grandeur of the structure. Also it was great to have someone to answer your questions! Going on a tour added so much to this experience.
Nice tour - Knowledgeable Guide
David Schuchman
We enjoyed this tour very much. Our guide, Cristina, was generous with sharing her knowledge. She used a microphone and we had our own personal radio, which worked well. The 3-hour tour started with The Forum, then we moved on to the Colosseum. Once the tour ended, we could stay in the Colosseum on our own for a while. The advertisement is for a small group up to 15, We were 16, plus the guide. The guide explained that this tour could be for up to 24 people. So, be aware if that in case it is a concern for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to meet?
Green Souvenir Kiosk in front of the Colosseo metro stop - located just outside the lower level. A representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.
What to bring?
Archaeological sites are normally paved with rocky terrain so wear comfortable sneakers. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle for hot summer months.
What if the Arena Floor is Closed?
Sometimes the Colosseum closes down access to restricted areas with very little notice. This could be due to rain or some sort of repair going on. In this case, we will visit other areas and the tour will run with the same duration. Sorry, but we do not offer a refund if the Arena Floor is closed.
What if I'm not sure about my mobility?
If you have any doubts about your mobility, we strongly suggest you take a Private Colosseum Tour.
Does my tour still run if it rains?
The Roman Guy runs guided tours rain or shine. In cases of heavy rainfall, the Colosseum management may close the Arena Floor at the last minute for safety. We do our best to make alternate Arena Floor arrangements, but we cannot guarantee a substitute date. If your group is subject to closures by the Colosseum and does not get access to the Arena Floor, we still continue on a 2.5-hour tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. There is no refund given if the arena is closed for this tour.
What to bring?
Archaeological sites are normally paved with rocky terrain so wear comfortable sneakers. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle for hot summer months.
Where to meet?
Green Souvenir Kiosk in front of the Colosseo metro stop - located just outside the lower level. A representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.
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