Colosseum Only Arena Floor Guided tour + Access Forum & Palatine
Overview
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Exclusive Arena Access – Enter through the Gladiators’ Gate and step onto the Arena floor, an experience not included in standard entry tickets.
Immersive Central Viewpoint – Enjoy a 360° perspective of the Colosseum from the same spot where gladiators once fought.
See the Underground Chambers – From the Arena, get a clear view of the hypogeum, where fighters and animals were kept before battles.
Less Crowded Experience – Explore a restricted-access area with fewer people, giving you more space to enjoy and take photos.
Expert Storytelling Guides – Our licensed guides are history specialists and passionate storytellers, bringing the Colosseum’s past to life with vivid tales, hidden details, and legends.
Engaging & Easy to Understand – Guides explain complex history in a fun, clear, and interactive way, making the experience enjoyable for all ages.
Great for Photos – Capture unique shots from a perspective most visitors never get to see.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must bring a photo ID (copies or photos on your phone are fine). Your ID and ticket will be scanned at the entrance.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
In-person Guide: English
All Fees and Taxes
Ticket
Roman Forum & Palatine Hil Entrance Self Guided
Guided Tour for Colosseum Only Arena Floor
Meals
underground
What To Expect
Colosseum
1)Exclusive Arena Floor Access – Walk through the Gladiators’ Gate and step directly onto the Arena floor, where gladiators once entered to fight. 2)Underground Visibility – From the Arena floor, see into the hypogeum (underground chambers) where animals, gladiators, and stage sets were prepared. 3)Historical Insights – Discover fascinating stories about gladiator battles, wild animal hunts, and public spectacles held here. 4)Guided Experience – Your guide will bring the Arena’s history to life with legends, facts, and anecdotes that make the site more vivid. 5)Seating Tiers & Architecture – Learn how the massive seating system was divided for emperors, senators, nobles, and ordinary citizens.
Foro Romano
1) Sacred Heart of Ancient Rome – Walk through the political, religious, and social center of the Roman Empire. 2)Temple of Saturn – See the remains of one of the oldest temples in Rome, dedicated to the god of wealth and abundance. 3) Arch of Septimius Severus – Admire this impressive triumphal arch, built to celebrate Roman military victories. 4) Basilica Julia & Basilica Aemilia – Discover the ruins of ancient law courts and meeting halls, once buzzing with Roman citizens. Temple of Castor and Pollux – Marvel at the three iconic standing columns that symbolize Rome’s grandeur. House of the Vestal Virgins – Explore the residence of the priestesses who maintained the sacred flame of Vesta. Rostra (Speakers’ Platform) – Stand where great leaders like Julius Caesar and Cicero once addressed the people. Temple of Antoninus and Faustina – View a temple later converted into a church, showing the blend of Roman and Christian history.
Options
Only Arena Guided Tour
Duration: 50 minutes: Colosseum Arena Floor Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided tour.
Arena Floor Guided Tour
Duration: 40 minutes: This option allows you Arena Floor Guided Tour and Roman Forum & Palatine Hil Entrance Self Guided.
Colosseum Express Only Arena Floor Guided Tour
Duration: 45 minutes: Colosseum Only Arena Floor Guided tour, Roman Forum & Palatine Hil Entrance Self Guided.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Never again booking with Viator
Katriona L,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00My booking was cancelled the "day before" we were due to visit the Colosseum, while we were on a short visit to Rome, because I was told that they had overbooked !!!
Must See
danieldF6178VS,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Standing on the Arena Floor of the Colosseum was amazing! You get to walk where gladiators once fought and see the underground tunnels. It’s less crowded and gives you a much better feel for the history. Totally worth it.
The guide was hard to...
Stephanie S,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide was hard to understand due to his thick accent. Otherwise, it was exactly what we were looking for, short and sweet.
Incredible Access and Insightful Experience
gracesU2565MP,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently took the Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour, and it was truly the highlight of my trip to Rome. If you're even slightly interested in Roman history or want a more immersive experience beyond the standard Colosseum entry, this tour is absolutely worth it.
Incredible Tour – A Step Back in Time
G4751YWfernandod,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour of the arena floor was truly unforgettable! Walking through the Gladiator’s Gate and standing right where the battles took place was an amazing experience you feel the history all around you. Our guide was fantastic friendly, passionate, and full of fascinating facts that made the past come alive. Even though it’s just the arena floor, the view from there is stunning and gives you a whole new perspective on the Colosseum. t’s a short tour, but powerful and full of meaning. If you want something special and memorable, this is it.
Absolutely unforgettable experience
Rianne H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Rome. Getting exclusive access to the arena floor made it feel so real, standing where the gladiators once fought was an incredible moment. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the ancient history come alive with fascinating stories and details. The 360° view from the center of the Colosseum was breathtaking and perfect for photos. Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum were equally amazing, with so much history packed into one tour. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Rome, it’s worth every cent!
I payed 160 pounds for me...
Josh L,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I payed 160 pounds for me and my partner to do a 2 hour tour of the colosseum it’s ended up being 45 minutes and 20 minutes inside the colosseum we didn’t even get to walk around the place just stood on the floor for a while very misleading not worth the money I should have just bought gereral admission and done the tour my self I would not recommend this
This Colosseum tour is worth it!
Kristina G,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a rough start to our only day in Rome. The Colosseum was a bucket list item for me and unfortunately due to a late train I was worried we would miss this. Not only did the tour operator call me directly when he saw my message that we weren't going to make it, but he got us tickets for later in the day! Use this company because they make things right and are super accommodating!
Incredible Experience Walking Through History!
W7919PPjohnh,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour of the Colosseum. Our guide was friendly and told us lots of interesting stories about the gladiators and how people lived in ancient Rome. The best part was walking on the arena floor, where the fights happened. It felt special because most people can’t go there without a tour.
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