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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
Duration: 3 hours
All included: A small group of a maximum of 12 participants
English Guided Tour
Exclusive Access to the Arena Floor
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Claire R,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
John was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting. And small group which is a bonus. Yah
John H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
Manuela 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.
Roy M,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
This experience is well worth it! We had John as our tour guide and he did an excellent job at explaining things and even showing us pictures of how things used to look compared to how they look now. He was easy to understand and very detailed in his explanations. I would highly recommend this experience, especially if John is showing you around!
rcvero,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
We were supposed to be on a small group tour and was fortunate to be the only couple on the tour. We were told by the tour guide that this operator takes the word small seriously. They never have more than 6-8 people. Our guide Robert was well versed, took us slowly without rushing us, answered all our questions and was truly enjoyable to be with. The tickets to get on the arena platform IS A MUST!
Donald,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
Carlotta our guide was fantastic. She answered any questions perfectly and was so knowledgeable about all that we saw. The Coliseum was all that we had hoped for and more. The perfect tour.
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