Reaching the Colosseum’s Arena Floor is no easy feat. Tickets sell out quickly, and most visitors get stuck in crowded corridors with limited views. On this tour, gain privileged access and enter through the Gladiator’s Gate. Stand on the Arena Floor for a front-row view of the magnitude of Rome’s nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater. 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.
Enter the Colosseum like a gladiator
Expert English-speaking guide
Pre-reserved Colosseum entry tickets
Exclusive Arena Floor access and tour
Guided tour of Colosseum 1st & 2nd tiers
Guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Guide tips
Your tour begins at the Colosseum
Meet your guide and small group outside the Colosseum, the world’s most iconic amphitheater and one of the 7 wonders of the world. Get a quick introduction to the wild history of the Flavian Dynasty and the massive engineering project that built this stone giant nearly two thousand years ago.
Walk through the Gladiator's Gate
Utilize your pre-reserved tickets to enter the Colosseum for a security check. Then pass through the side doors, once used by ancient warriors. This special access leads you straight onto the wooden Arena Floor, to stand where fighters once battled for their lives in front of 50,000 screaming fans.
Climb the ancient stone tiers
Follow your guide up the original stairwells to reach the first and second levels of the monument. These seats were once reserved for Rome’s elite and offer a perfect view of the entire structure, including an overhead view of the maze of underground tunnels where animals were kept.
See the Arch of Constantine
As you exit the Colosseum, stop at this massive marble arch built to celebrate a famous victory in 312 AD. Your guide will point out the recycled carvings that honor Emperor Constantine, whose support for the Christian faith fundamentally transformed the religious landscape of the empire.
Explore the Roman Forum
Step into the valley that served as the bustling downtown of the ancient world. Walk along the Via Sacra or Sacred Way to see the ruins of the Senate House and the Temple of Saturn, where the city’s most powerful leaders once made world-changing decisions.
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Barbara B.
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April 27, 2026
Nicholas N.
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April 27, 2026
The Colosseum
Joanne M.
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April 26, 2026
Our tour guide, David Battaglino, was EXCELLENT….friendly to everyone & an amazing Historian…his explanations A+
Michael G.
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April 25, 2026
Tom B.
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April 24, 2026
Colosseum tour with David.
Nate L.
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April 24, 2026
David, our tour guide, was an absolute delight! Despite our initial apprehension about the tour, we were incredibly grateful for his expertise. He transformed the experience into an unforgettable adventure, leaving us with cherished memories.
Colosseum tour with David.
Nate L.
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April 24, 2026
David, our tour guide, was an absolute delight! Despite our initial apprehension about the tour, we were incredibly grateful for his expertise. He transformed the experience into an unforgettable adventure, leaving us with cherished memories.
VIP all day!!
Angela J.
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April 23, 2026
Our guide was amazing and knowledgeable. We skipped past every line and entered the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman forum with no problem and no wait. She made the entire experience epic and we could not have had a similar experience on our own without her. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Sandra A.
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April 23, 2026
Michele provided a great tour
Louis K.
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April 23, 2026
Michele was knowledgeable, energetic, and quite attuned to our energy and attention levels, adjusting accordingly. Highly recommend!
Colosseum tour and roman forum.
anthony V.
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April 23, 2026
The tour was.exactly as described, meeting point ,access to sites went smoothly. All sites were seen in a timely manner. Guide was knowledgeable and provided relevant information. The tour guy provided the right tour for a fair price. I won't hesitate to use them.again. Nice job
Amazing tour during first trip to Rome
Ryan B.
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April 23, 2026
Deborah was a fantastic tour guide. Historical context and story telling. Would definitely do again!
AMAZING tout
Viviane C.
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April 22, 2026
Serena was wonderful!! She got us involved with the tour, she explained very well, very knowledgeable and funny. I would definitely do this tour again when I bring my sister to Rome. Thank you Serena for the beautiful experience.
Warren L.
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April 22, 2026
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Margaret F.
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April 22, 2026
We had an excellent tour with Nora. She is very knowledgable and took us to all the best viewing locations, provided interesting information, and was friendly and organized.
Janet P.
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April 22, 2026
So so great!
Colleen K.
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April 22, 2026
Michele was such a great guide and we had an amazing experience seeing the Colosseum. The amount of knowledge and history that Michele shared was remarkable, but he did it in a way that was fun and interesting. It was like he was storytelling and we were walking through the experience. He got us through the security and other checkpoints quickly and then we were really able to learn and see the history of the Colosseum. Would definitely recommend!
Wonderful Tour
Wendy L.
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April 21, 2026
Our tour guide, Enrico, is an archeologist and imparted both interesting information and sincere enthusiasm for the topics. His presentation style is well paced and allows plenty of time for his listeners to process, something I really appreciate after being stuck with some high speed talkers that swamp their captive audiences. Our group included a 14 year old and we all thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Dave K.
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April 20, 2026
Awesome. Reysie our tour guide exuded genuine enthusiasm for our tour very insightful providing interesting details to our experience
Jarod G.
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April 20, 2026
Great tour
Aril S.
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April 19, 2026
We had a great day at the Colosseum. David Battaglino was a very good guide and made the tour for us and our teenage children fun and educational👍🏻🇮🇹
Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate
David E.
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April 19, 2026
Great tour! Federico was incredible. So knowledgeable and enthusiastic! The whole experience was so professional and organized. Highly recommend!
Great Guide
Matthew R.
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April 19, 2026
Sonia was great and knowledgeable and made the tour fun. Thank you!
Colosseum Arena Floor - great tour!
Tamara M.
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April 18, 2026
Boghdan, our tour guide was amazing! He had more knowledge than anyone I know about the Colosseum and the Palentine Hill. I have been here four times before and learned and saw things I had not before. In addition to being knowledgable, he was funny and kind! It made for a very enjoyable three hours! Would definitely book this again!
Nina was great
Thomas L.
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April 17, 2026
Super great english, very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Best tour guide we’ve had in europe by far. 10/10 recommend
