Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Get a gladiator’s view of the Colosseum, then explore the Roman Forum on a walking tour through the heart of ancient Rome. With special access ticket, you'll enter the arena via the Gladiator’s Gate, stand where gladiators once fought, hear tales of ruthless crowds and emperors, then explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a tour of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with even more stories that bring the ruins to life.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
3:30 PM only: Access to Roman Forum SUPER Site. Please note: this option DOES NOT include the Arena Floor.
This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
A government-issued ID or passport is required for all participants. Without an ID, security may deny entry to the monument. All guests, including children, must bring ID on tour day.
The Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour.
Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Meet your guide near the formidable hulk of the Colosseum, the gigantic arena that drew Romans of all walks of life to watch violent fights between gladiators and beasts. Bypass the crowds and head straight inside, entering the Colosseum through a special gate once used by gladiators themselves. Walk right onto the arena floor—an area not usually accessible to the public—and learn about the harrowing events that took place here for entertainment's sake centuries ago. 9 AM tour only: Join a small group of maximum eight guests for an intimate and personalized journey through history.
The adventure continues at the Roman Forum. You’ll appreciate having a historian as a guide here. As you wander the streets, they can make sense of the ruins for you, pointing out the subtle differences that reveal whether the structure is a moneylender’s shop, public bath, or any number of common ancient structures. Learn what life was like in the days of Caesar, Nero, and Hadrian, and how Roman society functioned.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Small group of 16 guests maximum
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Time at leisure in the Roman Forum after the tour ends(unless taking the Super Sites guided tour)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
If VIP Caesar & Colosseum option selected: Visit the incredible Roman Forum SUPER Sites.
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Options
Private - Gladiator's Gate
Join a private Colosseum tour, exploring the Gladiator's Gate, amphitheater, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
VIP Caesar Palace & Colosseum
With Colosseum & Roman Forum : Experience Ancient Rome like a VIP with the Colosseum SUPER Sites access. Pls note: this option DOES NOT include Arena Floor.
Colosseum & Arena Tour
Arena Express Tour
Duration: 2 hours
w/ Forum & Palatine Hill: Please note: This tour does not include the upper levels of the Colosseum.
Reviews
4,025 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sev was a great tour...
Jennifer H,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sev was a great tour guide. It felt like a real life history channel experience. Great amount of time too!
Our tour guide, Dario was...
Matthew M,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Dario was excellent with his engagement to the group. He was very passionate and patient. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a thorough experience of the coliseum, and the Roman forum!
Not too good of an experience
Peter S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Make sure that you are allocated to the correct group. Our supposed group waited and the we were told that we were in the wrong group and that we weren't allowed to catch up with our nominated group
Great tour!
Gary W,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kylee was a great storyteller, bringing to life interesting stories about the emperors and their life in Rome as well as their impact on Roman civilization. This is a must do tour for anyone wanting to visit the Colosseum and surrounding area.
Fantastic experience
Daydream701111,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour of Walks of Italy is one of the best ever had. The guide Elisabetta was amazing she made the arena alive. Not only knowledgeable but fascinating both for adults and children. The tour has gone smoothly since the very beginning, we went inside without waiting in line and could enjoy every single step of it. After having visited the Colosseum and having experienced the view from the arena floor we also visited the ancient center of the roman city (fori imperiali) a tour you cannot miss.
A must see! Our guide, Emily, was wonderful.
Sherry A,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide , Emily was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, personable and prepared. The tour was amazing. The history of the Coliseum and its purpose in Roman politics certainly make it special. But the fact it is still standing is incredible. Highly recommend.
Elisabeth was one of the...
Jenny B,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Elisabeth was one of the best guides I have ever meet. She was so interesting and brought to life the Colosseum. Palatine hill and the Roman forum were wonderful especially with the amazing stories. Don’t miss this tour.
Great tour at the forum!!
Robin S,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The travel guide was phenomenal! She was very informative and had a great attitude. Such a pleasure!!
Very well organized, our...
Christina J,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized, our guide Vincenzo was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to us and give us time t the different areas we went to, would recommend anyone doing this tour
Awesome experience
ericsL3604EB,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enzo was great and very informative. He is definitely knowledgeable and is passionate in being a tour guide. This was an awesome experience.
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