Stand where gladiators fought on the Colosseum floor, then tour the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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3 h
Max 10 Guests
Step onto the Colosseum’s exclusive Arena Floor, an area only a select few get to visit. With a small group of just 10, skip the lines and explore where gladiators once stood, gaining a unique perspective on this ancient arena. Your local guide will then lead you to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the stories of Rome’s emperors and citizens come alive amidst the ruins. Enjoy this immersive experience of Rome’s most legendary sites.
You will gather at the designated meeting spot near the Colosseum to meet your expert tour guide and fellow participants. Once everyone is assembled, your guide will provide an engaging overview of the day's adventure, filled with personal anecdotes and fascinating insights into the Colosseum’s rich history. Stepping onto the Arena Floor, you'll stand where gladiators once fought, exploring areas inaccessible to the general public. Imagine the roar of the crowd and the clash of swords as you ...
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Free cancellation up to 3 days in advance!
Travelers
Passionate English-speaking guide
Skip the line Colosseum tickets
Arena Floor access
1st & 2nd levels
Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Max 10 people
Wheelchair accessible
Meet your guide outside the Colosseum metro stop
Your adventure starts at the Colosseum Metro Stop, where your guide awaits to unveil the secrets of ancient Rome.
Colosseum
The first portion of your adventure features the magnificent Colosseum, a masterpiece of ancient engineering overflowing with Roman history.
Arena Floor
Imagine the roar of ancient crowds as you stand on the Arena Floor, the center stage of Roman spectacle.
1st Level
Feel the adrenaline rush of what a gladiator would have felt back in the day!
2nd Level
From this vantage point, the same emperors watched from, take in sweeping views and capture stunning photos of the Colosseum's interior.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meet your guide at the green souvenir kiosk in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop, located just outside the lower level entry. 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 are normally paved with rocky terrain, so wear comfortable sneakers. You can also bring sunscreen and a water bottle for hot summer months. You might also want to bring a snack just in case you get hungry during your 3-hour tour.
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Julie Galeazzi
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May 07, 2025
Ellen Tucker
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May 06, 2025
Going to Rome? Book your tours with The Roman Guy.
Terry Neve
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May 05, 2025
Semi Private Small Group Tour, is the only way to see the Colosseum in Rome.
So glad I chose The Roman Guy. Our guide was fabulous and very knowledgeable. If you are going to Rome, you should call these guys..
PAUL CARLSON
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May 01, 2025
Dawn McLeod
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April 30, 2025
Patti Lou Cunningham
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April 28, 2025
Troy Reeves
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April 27, 2025
Faith Patrick
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April 24, 2025
Ruth Rodriguez
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April 22, 2025
Duyanh Tran
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April 20, 2025
Do the semi-private/private tour!
Jenimaree Hernandez
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April 18, 2025
We had a fairly small tour group which really worked out great. Our guide Daniel had expert knowledge of the Colosseum and the Forum. We had plenty of time to enjoy these amazing spaces!
Thomas Hershey
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April 17, 2025
Fantastic tour and guide
Christine Goddard
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April 17, 2025
Easy to find tour as per directions. Our guide “Maria” was amazing. Very informative, interesting and accommodating. We learned so much over the course of our time in the Forum and Colosseum. She engaged my teens and kept them interested, as well as looking out for my ageing mother in law. There were only my 5 family members and another couple in our group which made the tour more intimate and manageable. From start to finish this was well worth the time and money!
Monica Leaman
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April 13, 2025
Alan McColl
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April 13, 2025
This was a fantastic tour. All our family loved it and we generally thought it was the best thing we did out of several wonderful things. Fascinating history. Jon was a top class guide, very knowledgeable and calm - while we saw a huge amount, nothing seemed rushed and he helped make this tour what it was
Stefan Gnade
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April 11, 2025
Guide has a lot of good information but was difficult to understand at times. A little more enthusiasm would have helped for a 3 hour tour.
Sonia de Morais
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April 03, 2025
Michael Westfield
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April 01, 2025
Megan Madia
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March 31, 2025
Amy Owens
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March 28, 2025
Roderick Darcy
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March 27, 2025
An extra special colosseum experience!
Emily Lee
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March 25, 2025
Wow! Our family of four had an amazing experience at the colosseum with our tour guide, Serena. She was so knowledgeable and helpful, very patient and kind to our nine year old who wanted to sit down at times. She found quiet corners (which didn’t seem possible when you see the crowds!) to give us interesting bits of history and place what we were seeing in context. It was so interesting and made us feel smarter when we left, which takes a skillful teacher. We are grateful for the lifetime memories in Ancient Rome. Grazie Mille, Serena!
Perfect tour!
Kristan Poirot
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March 09, 2025
Our tour was fantastic! Well paced and informative!
James Findley
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March 09, 2025
Very informative
LYNN AGNELLO
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March 07, 2025
All good with exception of ear phone interference with other tour groups. Not sure how that can be helped. So many tour groups Using head sets.
