Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate
Exclusive AccessGuided Tour
Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
4.96
(2658)
3 h
Max 25 Guests
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.
You'll meet your local guide and small group of 25 or fewer people at a easy to reach location near the Colosseum (exact directions can be found on your voucher). There, you'll get a taste of what you'll see and experience before heading off to your skip-the-line entry at the Colosseum. Here you'll walk through the infamous Gladiator's Gate to the Arena Floor that most tourists can't access.
Your passionate Colosseum guide will share fascinating stories about this ancient Roman attracti...
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Free cancellation up to 3 days in advance!
Travelers
Skip the line tickets
Colosseum Arena Floor
First & Second Tier Access
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Expert English-speaking guide
Gladiator's Gate
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
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meet at the green souvenir kiosk in front of the "Colosseo" metro stop, located just outside the lower level. A friendly representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.
Government-issued ID for entrance to the Colosseum. Archaeological sites have uneven terrain so wear comfortable sneakers. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle during the hot summer months.
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Gene L. Hanson
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May 23, 2025
The Coliseum tour was great. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and considerate. The whole tour was very well organized and greatly exceeded my expectations. I will wholeheartedly recommend your company to others. 5 star rating in my book.
Colosseum Tour first trip to Rome
Stephanie Martin
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May 21, 2025
Tour combined Colosseum with Roman Forum Palatine hill. 3 hrs of standing and walking.
Excellent Tour!
Sally Vincent
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May 21, 2025
Totally enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Alessio, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the information he shared with us! We learned so much!
Very fun and informative
Bianca dellepiane
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May 21, 2025
The tour is a must for tourists who want to truly understand the rich history and grandeur of ancient Rome. Natalina was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. She brought the Colosseum and Roman Forum to life with fascinating stories, historical insights, and a genuine love for the subject. Whether you’re a history buff or a first-time visitor, this tour with Natalina will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the Eternal City. Highly recommended!
Terri Caserta
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May 21, 2025
A Very Good Guided Tour! Best way to skip the long lines!
WEI BING LEE
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May 20, 2025
Fabio was our guide for this tour on 14th May 2025(3pm). He is very knowledgeable about the history of the Roman empire and all the features of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. With this guided tour, we skipped all the long lines and entered the Colosseum in under 10 seconds while other visitors who bought tickets online had to queue up for 2 hours +. Highly recommended!
Awesome Tour!
Lisa Cipperley
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May 20, 2025
We had such a great experience on our tour as our guide was an archaeologist. He was a wealth of interesting historical info. Just amazing to see the colosseum. It’s just incredible! Also the Roman Forum with all the history of ancient times and how sophisticated they were. Highly recommend!
Fun and Informative
JOANNA EPTON
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May 20, 2025
Our guide was super informative but also made it fun, easy to absorb all the information and memorable! It was just the right length of time too. Thank you!
Jean Stafford
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May 19, 2025
Angela Breen
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May 19, 2025
Anna Held
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May 19, 2025
Darwin Flaherty
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May 19, 2025
Wonderful history lesson
Joseph Zuccarello
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May 19, 2025
The history of the Coliseum and surrounding area was told to us in such a way that we could almost put ourselves back in the times of ancient Romans! The stories and architecture were impressive. It’s a bunch of walking but worth it! Our guide was very knowledgeable and nice.
Sam Dona
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May 18, 2025
Jim Speer
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May 18, 2025
John Humphrey
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May 18, 2025
Best tour ever.
Allen nauss
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May 18, 2025
Federico Ferranti was an amazing guide. So much knowledge and such interesting history and coliseum was breath taking.
Colosseum Tour 5.2.25
Stephen Sabatina
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May 17, 2025
Loretta gave us a wonderful, thorough and informative tour of The Colosseum. We enjoyed her leadership and the way she engaged with the Tour participants. Grazie Mille!
Jules parker
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May 16, 2025
Very cool experience
David Simel
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May 16, 2025
Colosseum was amazing
Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly
Only complaint would be the radios weren’t great quality, could use an audio upgrade
Daniel Miller
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May 16, 2025
Nice tour of the Forum area, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum. Guide was knowledgeable and provided some interesting background and context on what we were seeing. Bring water, sunscreen, ID (US state drivers license is OK) and a small backpack or bag to put this stuff in when going through security.
Lynn Vanoni
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May 15, 2025
Colosseum Tour with Gladiator Door Access, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Irma Isabel Camarillo Sanchez
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May 15, 2025
This tour was excellent, our guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging. We started at the Palatine Hill and The Roman Forum, and ended at the Colosseum. Our Tour guide welcomed and answered questions. I'm sorry I don't remember my guide's name, the tour was taken on Sunday May 10th, 2025 @ 11:00 am)
Melissa Albert
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May 15, 2025
Highly recommend!
Ryan Lambeth
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May 15, 2025
This was a very very good tour. This is the best way to see all the different areas and learn so much history.
