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.
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Free cancellation up to 3 days in advance!
Skip the line tickets
Wheelchair accessible
Guide gratuities
Meals
Meet your guide outside the Colosseum metro stop
Just outside of the Colosseum Metro Stop, find your expert Roman guide along with your enthusiastic group of fellow travelers
Colosseum
Using your priority tickets, enter the world’s largest ancient amphitheater through a special entrance reserved only for small groups
Arena floor
Enjoy exclusive access to the Colosseum’s Arena Floor, imagining the fear and excitement of the gladiators who once battled here
First level
Once reserved for Rome’s most elite classes, head to the Colosseum’s first level for an unobstructed view of the Arena floor from up above
Second level
Marvel at panoramic views of the Colosseum while learning about the battles that once took place in this historic amphitheater
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Fantastic Colosseum Tour
Unmukt Gera
Verified Review
July 17, 2025
After a disappointing tour with TheTourGuy to Pompeii, I was wary of tour to Colosseum tour but I was pleasantly surprised.
Gabriel, our tour guide, was a delight from start to finish. He kept us thoroughly engaged—not just with historical facts, but also with pop culture references and a healthy dose of “dad jokes” that kept the mood light. He even quizzed us along the way to make sure we were still with him (and awake!). What stood out most was his depth of knowledge—not only about the Colosseum itself but also about its place in the broader context of Roman history. Every question we asked was answered thoughtfully and in detail. Gabriel clearly knows his subject inside and out, and his passion made the tour come alive.
After my earlier experience, this tour was a welcome surprise. If you’re on the fence, don’t be—just ask for Gabriel aka self proclaimed "Dr. Jones."
Colosseum tour
Danielle De Leon
Verified Review
July 17, 2025
Took a colosseum group tour with Bogdan and it was probably my favorite tour I’ve done so far on my stay here! Bogdan is super knowledgeable, but knows how and when to relate to his group and I greatly appreciated his ability to find good shade and remind us to stop and drink our waters in this July heat. Highly recommend taking this tour with Bogdan. (-:
Susan Richardson
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July 16, 2025
Veronica Castaneda
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July 16, 2025
Unforgettable Experience – Highly Recommend!
Olga Engroff
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July 15, 2025
I took the Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator’s Gate and it was absolutely incredible. Walking onto the arena floor where gladiators once stood was surreal, and our guide, Gabriele, made it even more memorable. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the ancient history to life with vivid stories and humor. You could tell he genuinely loved what he does.
The experience left such an impression that I ended up watching Gladiator (for the 10th time!) on my flight home. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome — especially if you’re a history buff or just want to feel like a gladiator for a day.
Amazing!
Vanessa Cortes-Maldonado
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July 15, 2025
Our tour guide, Gabriele was so knowledgeable and answered any questions the group had. You can tell he truly loves giving tours. He was extremely pleasant as well. I would book any tour where he is the guide.
Excellent tour, incredible guide!
Aaron Butler
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July 14, 2025
The tour was excellent. Our guide was thorough in the information he provided while also allowing time to look at the sites, specifically on the arena floor.
JAY SO
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July 13, 2025
Wonderful.
Michael Gilbert
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July 13, 2025
Great tour and great guide. The best way to see the Colosseum, skipping the long lines is also key. 5 stars.
Sonia Duffey
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July 13, 2025
Kathleen Ferrier
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July 12, 2025
Christopher Hutchison
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July 12, 2025
Awesome experience
Andrew Schroeder
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July 11, 2025
Noemi was a great tour guide! Highly recommended.
Laura Marceca
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July 10, 2025
Jeffery Daly
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July 09, 2025
Minal Parekh
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July 09, 2025
Chiara for the Colosseum tour was amazing!
Jacqueline Dance
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July 09, 2025
Rebecca & Patrick Rolfe
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July 08, 2025
Colosseum Arena Floor Gladiator's Gate Tour
Everett Cochran
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July 07, 2025
Marina made our tour engaging and informative. We all agreed that this tour was the highlight of our visit to Rome.
Special access Colosseum arena floor tour.
Nuria Hall
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July 06, 2025
Fredrick/Freddy was a fantastic tour guide. His knowledge and story telling abilities made a huge difference. He was kind and considerate to every member of the group. Would love to do more tours with him.
Gene Kowalczewski
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July 06, 2025
Gabrielle was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable! Our party was large and we all enjoyed his wit and humor as well as his in depth knowledge. Walking by so many other tour leaders that were nearby just made us all appreciate the fact we had Gabriele and booked through you guys! Bravo!
Gene
Amy Warner
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July 06, 2025
Sarah Harsh
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July 05, 2025
Amazing experience!
Rahul Aras
Verified Review
July 05, 2025
This nearly 3 hour tour moved quickly as we worked through The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Our tour guide, Serena, was fantastic! It was a very, very hot day and she did an amazing job keeping the group engaged. So many cool stories and a woman that clearly knows and lovers her history.
In terms of ease, The Roman Guy was great; simple purchase, clear communication and made sure all went smoothly from start to finish.
Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate
Robert Chiong
Verified Review
July 05, 2025
Overall, really great tour. Even though it was HOT - our guide was able to keep it moving along and shared some great Ancient Rome history with us. Very enjoyable and totally worth it. Recommend.