Colosseum Arena Floor and Ancient Rome Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Arena Floor Access at the Colosseum
Enter the Colosseum through the dedicated Arena entrance and step onto the reconstructed arena floor, the area once used for gladiatorial combats, animal hunts and staged spectacles. From here, your guide will explain how the amphitheatre worked and what Roman spectators would have seen.
Guided Visit of the Roman Forum
Explore the Roman Forum, the political, religious and ceremonial heart of ancient Rome. Your guide will bring the ruins to life through the stories of temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and public spaces connected with Rome’s rise to power.
Private Tour with Flexible Focus
This is a private tour, so your guide can adapt the pace and focus to your interests. The order of the Colosseum Arena Floor and Roman Forum may vary according to ticket times, site procedures, crowd flow, weather conditions and client preference.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Colosseum tickets are nominative and non-transferable. All participants must provide their first and last names exactly as shown on the original ID they will bring on the day of the tour.
Accepted IDs: passport, driver’s licence, or official national ID card.
Photocopies and digital versions are not accepted. If you forget your ID, or if the name on your ticket does not match your ID, Colosseum staff will not allow you to enter.
Dangerous items are not permitted. Security is similar to airport security.
Bags must be no larger than 30 x 40 x 15 cm. There are no storage facilities at the Colosseum.
You may bring a water bottle. Free water fountains are available nearby.
There is no dress code, but comfortable shoes are strongly recommended due to uneven ancient paving and stairs.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour involves 3 hours of walking on uneven ancient paving, with some steps and slopes. Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended. Travelers should be able to walk and stand for the duration of the tour.
What To Expect
Colosseum
With Arena Floor access, enter the Colosseum through the dedicated arena entrance and step onto the reconstructed arena floor, where gladiators, animals and stage machinery once appeared before the crowd. Your guide will explain how the amphitheatre worked, what spectators saw, and how the games reflected Roman power, politics and public life.
Roman Forum
Explore the Roman Forum, the political, religious and ceremonial heart of ancient Rome. Your guide will lead you through the ruins of temples, basilicas, monuments and public spaces that shaped Roman history. The route may also include views over the Forum from the Palatine/Farnese Gardens area, depending on timing, access and the best flow for the tour.
Options
Private 3-Hour Tour
Duration: 3 hours
What‘s Included
Colosseum Arena Floor access
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine archaeological area entrance ticket
Licensed private guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Colosseum & Vatican Tours
P6960QErons,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was excellent with a wealth of knowledge and information. We felt very confident with the arrangements and easy communication being the first time in Italy. Fantastic see all tour
Real Rome Tours is the Real Deal!
H3538ZFdavidz,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are planning a trip to Rome, I highly recommend Real Rome Tours! Gerard organized several tours for a large group of high school students and they were outstanding! The cost of the Real Rome Tours was much less than the large, impersonal tour companies. Trust me, Gerard and Real Rome Tours are the best option!
Expert access to exclusive parts of the Colosseum
peakwinter,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was truly wonderful and helped us navigate the crowds very well, sharing her knowledge and giving us a behind the scenes look at what life in the Colosseum would really have been like. The exclusive portions of the tour were really special. Highly recommend this tour and well worth the money!
Perfect tour to see it all!!
Amy G,Jul 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience for the entire family to enjoy. Our guide took her time and gave a thorough explanation of everything from beginning to end, and was very patient with all of our photo requests. Company was in constant contact from booking until arrival for our tour to ensure all was in order. Thank you!
Excellent Tour. Recommended tour company
sneferu,Jan 31, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Nic, for our VIP Colosseum Top Tiers & Ancient Rome Tours. This was an absolutely wonderful tour, Nic was a mountain of information and a delight to listen to. Access to the top tiers was well worth it and everyone agreed the views are amazing. Nic continued to provide insights at the Emperors Palace and on to the Forum. It was a very full 3 hours, and I would thoroughly recommend the tour. Thanks Nic, for a memorable tour. The party of 5 Australians.
Exceeded expectations
JuliaOrlo,Apr 3, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am a history buff and this tour had the perfect balance of information and entertainment. Highly recommended.
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