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
Meet your guide outside the Colosseum metro stop
Kick things off at the green souvenir kiosk outside the “Colosseo” metro station, where your expert guide greets you and the rest of your small group. You’ll get a quick overview of the adventure ahead before stepping back into ancient Rome.
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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Met all expectations!
Christopher C.
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December 03, 2025
The tour guide, Bogdan, was phenomenal...great mix of knowledge, random facts, supposition and humor. We had a great time.
Jonathan F.
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November 30, 2025
Fantastic
Elizabeth M.
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November 29, 2025
Bogdan was amazing. We loved his info on every part of the tour. Without him we wouldn’t have learned about the coliseum behind the scenes. Then the Palatine Hill and Forum. Wow!
Fantastic
Elizabeth M.
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November 29, 2025
Bogdan was amazing. We loved his info on every part of the tour. Without him we wouldn’t have learned about the coliseum behind the scenes. Then the Palatine Hill and Forum. Wow!
Gwendolyn F.
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November 24, 2025
A must
Karl N.
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November 23, 2025
There is simply too much to see and learn about this historic site. Trying to see this without a tour guide isn't advisable. Our tour was informative and organized very well. We saved ourselves so much time with a guide. I highly recommend this tour!
succinct yet complete
Greg A.
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November 20, 2025
Cramming thousands of years of history into a few hours demands highlights only, but we felt enlightened. Our tour guide, while extremely knowledgeable, was witty and full of personality.
Douglas F.
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November 11, 2025
Bogdan was great! Enthusiastic and knowledgeable for a wonderful experience. Thank you
Nancy R.
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November 10, 2025
Highly Recommend
Robert I.
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November 10, 2025
This was a highlight of our 5-day visit to Rome. Our tour guide, Fabiola, was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and a great personality. She kept everyone engaged and entertained. Our 3-hour tour went by in a flash. I strongly recommend.
Peggy S.
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November 10, 2025
The best guide
Debra R.
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November 06, 2025
Michele was very knowledgeable about the Coloseum, the forum and Sustine Hill. He answered all our questions we never felt rushed, personally I could have listened to him all day. I learned a lot about the Coloseum, got to see where Mark Anthony made his famous speech and saw where Julius Caesar was cremated. Would highly recommend this tour company. As it was the first time we used their service and will again.
Great Experience
david F.
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November 05, 2025
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and we loved her conversational manner of presentation. Also, the portable hearing devices were far better than those supplied on our earlier Vatican tour,
When in Rome
Edward D.
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November 01, 2025
We enjoyed the day seeing the Roman Forum and Colosseum. We got started on time yet had quite a wait to enter the Forum. The information and accompanying photo explanations throughout the tour made the experience worth doing. There was plenty of time to explore both venues and we were even given a bit of time to see some areas on our own. We were happy with the amount of time the tour took, the information provided and the access to both sites.
Semi private colosseum tour
Sara F.
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October 31, 2025
Eleonora was fantastic!
Lauren K.
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October 27, 2025
Bringing ruins back to life.
Gary S.
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October 27, 2025
Our guide was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable and engaging. She shared fascinating facts and historical insights that brought the ancient sites to life and gave real depth to the experience. We left with a much greater appreciation for the history and culture of Rome. Highly recommend this tour!
Pascal B.
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October 26, 2025
Serena was a great tour guide
Thomas P.
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October 26, 2025
Serena was an amazing tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered my questions. I have had tour guides in the past and many were not as good as her. She also helped us get to where we were going after by giving instructions
Donald C.
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October 26, 2025
Colosseum Tour
Ronnie M.
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October 24, 2025
Tour was great and Mike, our Guy, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and seems to be a Roma historian. Great info and insight .
John C.
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October 24, 2025
Cory B.
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October 22, 2025
Kate the Guide 10/22/2025 1:30pm group
John K.
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October 22, 2025
The tour was fantastic. I’d recommend Kate she was fantastic and very concerned about the group. She is knowledgeable and we’d love to listen to her.
Fantastic Tour!!
Mary M.
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October 21, 2025
Francesco was an excellent tour guide. He engaged us in the tour and had awesome tips about other sites to see, restaurants, markets, etc. I learned so much about the Colosseum and the Forum. Highly recommend The Roman Guy tours and tours with Francesco. We got so much more out of the tour than if we tried to do it on our own.
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