Colosseum with Arena Floor Express Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step into the Colosseum & Arena where gladiators once battled for glory on the iconic Colosseum Arena Floor! This is your chance to explore the greatest amphitheater ever built, with exclusive access to the arena itself—an experience few get to enjoy.
Feel the energy of this legendary site as your expert guide brings its history to life. Hear thrilling stories of epic battles, roaring crowds, & the emperors who ruled Rome. From the grandeur of its architecture to the drama of its past, the Colosseum will leave you in awe.
Why Choose This Tour?
Arena Floor Access: Walk in the footsteps of gladiators & experience the Colosseum from their perspective.
Senatorial Seats: Discover where Rome’s elite sat & how they shaped history.
Expert Guide: Engaging stories & insights that make history come alive.
This tour is the chance to step back in time & witness history like never before.
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Pre-Purchased named tickets to skip ticket's desk line.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly ensure that THE FULL NAMES YOU SUBMIT MATCH EXACTLY with the names on each participant’s official ID or passport, including for children. The Colosseum strictly enforces this policy and will refuse entry for any discrepancies. Each guest must bring a valid ID. Please avoid using nicknames, shortened names, or incorrect/missing first or last names. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help with this.
For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
Late arrivals will not be refunded
In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Stand in the shadow of the Colosseum, this iconic arena, where gladiators fought for glory and crowds roared with excitement. Step inside, and let history inspire you.
Options
Portuguese Guided Tour
Portuguese Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in Portuguese. Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
Eng Arena Only w/ Roman Forum
Eng Arena Only w/ Roman Forum: If you choose this option, your English tour will include the Arena floor of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Duration: 2 hours Inclusions and exclusions: Included: Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Excluded: Upper level of the Colosseum, Undergrounds
Spanish Guided Tour
Spanish Express Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in Spanish Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
English Guided Tour
English Express Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in English Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
Spa Arena Only w/ Roman Forum
Spa Arena Only w/ Roman Forum: If you choose this option, your Spanish tour will include the Arena floor of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Duration: 2 hours Inclusions and exclusions: Included: Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Excluded: Upper level of the Colosseum, Undergrounds
French Guided Tour
French Express Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in French Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
What‘s Included
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Professional Guide
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Entry to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. On Your Own no guided
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
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.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bad organized
Maria S,May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly but it was very difficult to find the meeting point. Once we finally found it, a man took us to meet the tour guide but the tour had already started. Not very well organized
Tour changed the time to 1 hour prior - automatically making us late.
Francois H,May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour operator changed the tone from 10am to 9am. When we arrived early at the appointed time, the operator said we were late. We received front screen reminders from Viator the previous day and the morning of the tour that we should be there @ 10am. The “refund” process must be followed and we wonder if we’re even going to be refunded for something we were not at fault for.
Poor communication
Donna Q,May 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Poor communication on where to meet for the tour. We got lost trying to find the meeting point. Actual meeting point was not at the colosseum. Tour was suppose to be an hour and took 2 1/2 hours.
Great tour!
Douglas L,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour of the Forum, Palestine Hill, and the Colosseum. Finding the guide to get the tickets was easy. The directions on the voucher were very specific. Georgio, our guide was very knowledgeable and interactive. He posed questions all along the tour to give you a better understanding of the area, events, and history of this ancient place. This is a several hour tour and there was not many places to sit down, but with all that there is to see there really is no time to rest. Good walking shoes are a must. There is little shade so consider what you wear, especially if it is a hot day. Bring water, if it is hot. We brought a small backpack, which was acceptable. It was searched before entering the Colosseum. We really enjoyed the tour!
Stay aware from this tour, no service provided and tours cancelled/moved with no notice.
Cassandra W,Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Do not book, this is a total scam. They will update your scheduled tour time and combine tours based on attendance at their convenience with no notice. They ask for a number to call and text but only sent a whatsapp message that we did not receive. Unless you have all day to check your WhatsApp and then change your plans to accommodate their time changes, you won't get to attend the tour that you booked and they will refuse to refund you. They don't actually offer tours every 30 minutes and THEY WILL CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION and reschedule you on an earlier tour with no notice except a Whatsapp message from an unknown number and then they will claim that you were late/didn't show.
Guide tour
Lydra G,Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The lady who was in charge of the tour was amazing. Her name is Rosa. She is very nice and very knowledgeable. Thank you. 10 stars
Amazing!
Rob L,Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was awesome! Very well organized, funny and very knowledgeable! The tour was well worth the cost.
Group can hardly stay togrther
Michael H,Sep 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00Generally poorly organized. More like a cattle run. Half of our group got separated from the herd and no way to find them except head for the exit
fatal
Dreamer65120,Sep 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00They brought us forward the visit from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m., but the guide arrived at 10:30 a.m. 1.30 hour sit-in in the sun, (no explanation why) we had to move until we reached the coliseum 10 more meters, so the visit started 1 hour and 40 minutes later, running all the time, not allowing us to see anything, the visit lasted 3 h summarized it in 1h 20 at most.... apart from that the guide dedicated himself to giving us his political opinions that don't matter at all, instead of explaining what we were going to see, he didn't even tell us where the fountains were with a heat of justice...not recommended
Phenomenal experience
Camy K,May 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Natalia was phenomenal. I felt her passion and enjoy the rich history. The tour was messy at certain parts but not her fault. A couple guests in the group also disappeared with the headsets leaving her in a difficult situation. The meeting point for us was directly outside the churn by the colosseum not the tour office.
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