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.
Expert, English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Colosseum entry ticket
Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor access
Colosseum First and Second levels
Admission to the Roman Forum
Admission to Palatine Hill
Guide tips
Your tour begins at the Colosseum
Meet your guide and group near Rome's 2,000-year-old amphitheater. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher.
Colosseum exterior and the Arch of Constantine
Begin with the dramatic façade of the Colosseum and its neighboring Arch of Constantine. Your guide sets the scene as you admire the massive triumphal arch and learn how emperors shaped the spectacle culture that once defined Rome.
Colosseum Arena Floor
Enter through the special gladiator gate and step onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most visitors never see. Standing where warriors once fought, you’ll feel the energy of the amphitheater surge to life with the help of your guide’s vivid storytelling.
Colosseum First and Second levels
Continue to the upper tiers, enjoying sweeping views of the arena and the city beyond. From these vantage points once reserved for Rome’s elite, your guide shares insights into ancient crowd rituals and everyday Roman life.
Walk to the Roman Forum
Follow your guide with your small group of up to just 10 others toward the Roman Forum, passing ruins and viewpoints that effortlessly connect the Colosseum to the heart of ancient public life. It’s an easy stroll filled with fun facts and surprising context.
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Tue, 31 Mar 2026
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Semi-Private Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor
Sara D.
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March 28, 2026
The walking tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum was well organised. The meeting point was easy to find, and the administrative process worked smoothly. The tour guide was knowledgeable and provided clear information throughout. The tour lasted about 2½ hours, which felt appropriate for the areas covered. Overall, a solid and informative experience.
Karen L.
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March 26, 2026
Jonathan B.
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March 26, 2026
Best tour with guide Bogdan!
Jodi H.
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March 23, 2026
We had an excellent experience on our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with our guide Bogdan. I’ve done this tour a few times and this was by far the best! He had us questioning historical events that prior we had thought were facts. He has an incredible wealth of knowledge and manages to share it in a humorous and entertaining way! He kept my 17 year old son engaged throughout! I’d like him to be our guide for every tour!
Jamie M.
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March 22, 2026
Christopher R.
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March 21, 2026
Satisfied my curiosity
Ann G.
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March 21, 2026
Our tour with Bogden was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable and thorough, you could catch his excitement about the history. He communicated clearly and helped us understand the nuances of the site. There is so much to know and he helped pique my curiosity to learn more.
Alejandro C.
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March 17, 2026
Elvis R.
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March 17, 2026
Very informative and friendly
Hallie W.
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March 16, 2026
David S.
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March 14, 2026
Great guide, very informative
Amazing tour!!
Mary D.
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March 13, 2026
Our experience at the Forum and Colosseum wouldn’t have been the same if we did it ourselves. Our guide knew SO MUCH history and really made it come to life for us. Thank you, Gabriel, for sharing your expertise with us. For those questioning if you should schedule a tour, I strongly suggest you do. It’s worth every penny. Our experience would have been mediocre (at best) if we did it ourselves. Thank you, Gabriel and The Roman Guy!
Amazing tour!
Becky J.
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March 12, 2026
Highly recommend! So worth the money. Our tour guide, Chiara was fantastic! Her passion and knowledgeable of Roman history were very impressive. The tour was well organized from
Booking to follow up and the meetup. She was super helpful with other suggestions for my history loving daughter to see.
Tim
Timothy H.
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March 11, 2026
Steven P.
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March 11, 2026
Our host "Freddie" was absolutely the best. His knowledge was only surpassed by his humor. If I had to critique I would say a more involved inclusion of the interactions of the Christians with regards to the Colosseum would have been nice.
Overall our whole experience with The Tour Guy was most enjoyable.
Katia D.
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March 04, 2026
Fabulous Tour
Eugene C.
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March 04, 2026
Tour was very well organized and our guide was especially good. Extremely knowledgeable about Roman history and explained it exceptionally well. She know s how to deal with people.
Fantastic
Karen T.
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February 27, 2026
Our tour through the colosseum was fantastic. Our guide had extensive knowledge and went at an enjoyable pace. There is so much to explore and our guide highlighted all the must see areas.
Nina was so friendly and knowledgeable
Jeffrey C.
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February 22, 2026
We had a great tour with Nina. She gave us all kinds of interesting information about the Colosseum. The view from arena floor is amazing. Nina gave plenty of time to drink it in. She also sorted a potentially thorny issue for another member of our group. Nina is the best!
the colosseo comes alive
Katherine L.
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February 21, 2026
We had a wonderful tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. With Bogdan's terrific narration, you can almost see the people and events from long ago in the places we walked.
Tour was excellent, made so by Eleanor
Samuel A.
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February 18, 2026
Best way to see the coliseum without waiting in the long queues. Eleanor was great and full of useful and fun information. Highly recommended.
Great tour!
Kelli H.
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February 18, 2026
We debated paying for a tour vs. just buying an official ticket for entry to the Colosseum/Forum/Palatine Hill. We went with the tour and we are so glad we did!!! Eleanor was great! Very informative, funny, knowledgeable, entertaining. We got so much more out of the sites than we would have by ourselves. We would highly recommend!!!
Kenneth M.
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February 17, 2026
Highly recommend!
Peter C.
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February 17, 2026
Our guide, Kate, was very informative and gave the group really good insights about the places she had us visit. She’s very knowledgeable and very personable and made this a great tour as a whole. She delivered a highly commendable job and we highly recommend this tour!
