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
Your tour begins at the Colosseum
Meet your guide and small group right outside Rome's 2,000-year-old amphitheater. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher.
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.
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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Excellent Tour
Pamela H.
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January 27, 2026
Giada was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was comprehensive and filled with interesting bits of historical information. Highly recommended.
Lots of Great Information
Michael C.
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January 20, 2026
I loved this tour! Francesca was great and so accommodating! Going through not only the Colosseum but also the Roman Forum was a great way to spend the morning. Wear comfy shoes, ask to stop and see things if they are interesting to you, and enjoy!
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Emily D.
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January 19, 2026
Our tour guide to the Colosseum, Marina, was AMAZING! She was so kind and knowledgeable and we learned so much during our day in Rome!!
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Michelle Q.
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January 19, 2026
What a lovely day at the Colosseum! Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. Thank you!
Kurt R.
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January 18, 2026
The BEST tour guide.
Dan W.
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January 18, 2026
David was phenomenal. The tour was in depth and well worth the time and money. He is extremely knowledgeable, funny, and made great recommendations. He even gave us a great lunch spot (called Propaganda). If you’re going to book any Colosseum tour, make sure it’s with David.
Allen S.
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January 16, 2026
Adam R.
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January 15, 2026
Ben H.
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January 10, 2026
Jeffrey M.
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January 10, 2026
Great tour with lots of information!
Kirsten H.
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January 10, 2026
Marzia did a fantastic job bringing the Colosseum alive and gave a very thorough overview of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. There is so much information and she did a great job of sifting through stories and scenarios that were interesting to everyone.
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Jose E.
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January 08, 2026
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Marisa P.
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January 06, 2026
Great tour, fabulous guide.
Michelle C.
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January 06, 2026
My party had an error in our schedule and completely missed that we needed to be at the Colosseum an hour earlier than we thought. The Tour Guy was extremely accommodating. They texted us pictures of our tickets, and the scarf of the tour guide. Unbelievably, we were able to find our tour guide and benefit from her great knowledge. Alessa (?) was wonderful!
Educational & Fun
john M.
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January 03, 2026
Paola was our guide and she was amazing. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable but she was humorous, patient and detailed. We learned so much. Booking was easy. Directions were detailed and easy to follow. Meeting point was easy to find. Definitely recommend The Tour Guy for all your tours in Rome.
Great Guide at the Colosseum!
Vincent H.
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January 03, 2026
Alessia was knowledgeable and seamlessly guided us around the crowds at the Colosseum and Foro Romano, answered our questions, and gave historical details while keeping a great sense of humor!
Erturk Was Great
Katherine M.
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January 03, 2026
We had a number of tours across Italy and Erturk was the best hands down.
Laura W.
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January 03, 2026
Andrew G.
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January 02, 2026
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Carol P.
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December 31, 2025
The tour was wonderful! It was our second tour with The Tour Guy and we loved both. Much smaller group than others...
Highlight of our Trip!
Susan F.
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December 30, 2025
Our guide provided an exception experience! So glad we had the guided tour and special access to put everything we saw into perspective.
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Randall S.
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December 26, 2025
This tour was wonderful, particularly given that the tour guide was an archeologist who had amazingly rich expertise in the details of the Colosseum and the Forum. He was enthusiastic to share his knowledge with the group and to answer our questions. I cannot imagine a better experience!
So informative
Andrea S.
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December 25, 2025
Our family had a really enjoyable morning touring the Forum, Palatine Hill and Colosseum. Erturk was a great guide and we found his explanation and story telling so informative.
Oscar G.
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December 24, 2025
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Graciela R.
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December 18, 2025
Love this tour because I was able to know about the history of the Colosseum and more. I visited before but this time I wanted to have a more information about this great place.
