Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor & Roman Forum | Semi-Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Revel in an experience once reserved for gladiators alone as you walk through the ancient gates that lead to the Colosseum Arena Floor.
This carefully crafted itinerary includes the Gladiators Gate of the Colosseum and the Arena floor, plus the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to give you a complete perspective on one of history’s most epic civilizations.
Not only will you be following in the footsteps of gladiators, you’ll also get a 360° panorama from where it was possible to see all 50,000 bloodthirsty spectators with a brilliantly executed narrative from a passionate guide.
After your guided Colosseum tour, you’ll head past the Arch of Constantine and into the Roman Forum.
You’ll never be a number in a small group of only 12 people or fewer. This Colosseum Tour allows for the personal attention you won’t find with larger groups.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Names on the reservation MUST be the same as your ID or YOU WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY to the Colosseum.
Please bring a valid ID document (no photocopies!) for each participant - documents will be checked and they must match the names on the voucher.
The final start time of the tour might be updated up to a week in advance as there can be some changes for logistical reasons.
Please plan on being at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
We are unable to accommodate late arrivals as we have a time entrance to respect. Missed tours due to late arrivals are non-refundable. Please allow extra time to reach the meeting point as Rome's streets can be confusing.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert English Speaking Guide
Full tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Semi - Private Tour
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum entrance ticket with Arena Floor special access (valued at €24 per person)
Hotel Pick Up - Drop Off
What To Expect
Colosseum
If you’ve been dreaming about visiting Rome’s iconic Flavian Amphitheater then this gladiator’s Arena Colosseum Tour is for you. After avoiding wainting in long lines, and heading to this amazing edifice’s backdoor, a.k.a. ‘the gladiator’s entrance’, you’ll be treated to sections that are completely closed off to standard ticket-holders. Our Colosseum Tour with arena floor access lets you stand exactly where the heat of the action took place. Seeing the Colosseum from these totally unique perspectives is an emotional rush, heightened by the captivating historic narrative supplied by your passionate guide, who’ll separate fact from myth on one of the most intriguing sites in the world. Find out what each area of the Colosseum was used for, the engineering feats behind every brick, and how this bloodthirsty ring reflected the political and social values of Ancient Rome herself.
Following your exclusive Colosseum tour, we'll visit the adjacent triumphal arch – a towering masterpiece in white marble, which brims with intriguing details. Emperor Constantine had the monument erected in 315 AD to commemorate his victory over Maxentius a few years earlier – a battle he claimed to have won with the help of Christ himself. Despite his assertion, there are no Christian symbols in the arc. Instead, there are statues of Dacian prisoners and reliefs picturing Marcus Aurelius giving bread to the poor. The inside of the arch shows Emperor Trajan’s victory over the Dacians.
Options
Semi - Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
All included: A small group of a maximum of 12 participants
English Guided Tour
Exclusive Access to the Arena Floor
Reviews
210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A most memorable and enjoyable tour of the Colosseum
118lauriev,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide John made the tour of the Colosseum a fantastic experience for both my wife, a previous visitor and for me a first time visitor. His knowledge of the buildings and history of the Roman Empire gave us insights into the site that we would never have experienced had we made the visit on our own. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the history of one of the most fascinating places in Rome.
Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor and Roman Forum
Companion637870,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor and Roman Forum and had an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Vasco (from What a Life Tours) was engaging, knowledgeable and went well past the scheduled three hours to make sure everyone got the most out of the tour. His stories and insights made the history fascinating and easy to appreciate. Highly recommend this tour and Vasco ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We recently did the...
Debbie E,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We recently did the Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor and Roman Forum and had an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Vasco was engaging, knowledgeable and went well past the scheduled three hours to make sure everyone got the most out of the tour. His stories and insights made the history fascinating and easy to appreciate. Highly recommend this tour and Vasco ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good guide, trustworthy company and perfectly composed tour.
EnocsonC,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a Life Tour is a trustworthy and professional company. I had some trouble finding our guide, but they answered right away. The tour covers all the main highlights, and our guide, Vasco, presented the Colosseum in a fascinating way that really helped us visualize it. He was open to questions and shared many engaging stories.
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rob w,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour but requires climbing stairs and hills. Would highly recommend this tour and guide to anyone interested in Roman history.
Vosco the tour and permit title of my
billbM9166NK,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vosco is a great tour guide and well where the half day we spent with him. Highly recommended and would be happy to do therapy Monday with him.
Good tour - Very knowledgeable
Darlene H,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were, unfortunately, a few minutes late for the tour. They called to make sure we were coming, and did wait for us. (Had trouble getting out of a restaurant.) The tour was very good - though - once again - it went much longer than the time listed in the description. Three and a half hours in, we were heading for the next stop. Three of us were exhausted as we had flown in the day before and had toured all day. Guide gave us an opportunity to leave, and we did so. My husband stayed and enjoyed the finish very much. Very knowledgeable guide with LOTS to share. For those of us with less capacity for all those dates and history, a shorter version would have been fine. However, certainly nothing wrong with anything that was done. - Just our personal preference. And when tours go over the listed time, it is hard to plan out the day.
Definitely worth it! The ONLY way to see the Coliseum
Deb T,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide,John was very knowledgeable with lots of interesting facts & stories which brought so much of the past to life!
John was an excellent...
Claire R,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00John was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting. And small group which is a bonus. Yah
A very educational tour
John H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Manuela was a great guide. Being a former archeologist, she could speak about the Colosseum and Palatine Hill with an archeologist's insight. The whole tour was fascinating. I would definitely do it again.
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