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.
VIP Caesar Palace & Colosseum Option: 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)
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
Arena Express Tour
Duration: 2 hours
w/ Forum & Palatine Hill: Please note: This tour does not include the upper levels of the Colosseum.
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
Reviews
4,035 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth it
Climber37465000435,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous trip, Cristina was knowledgeable, precise and a wonderful guide, really worth skipping the crowds even in low season
Walks Tours are the Best Tours
Margaret M,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were rebooked from the Gladiator Gate tour to the Premium Colosseum tour due to time constraints and limited tour availability. Both tours were offered through Walks tour company. This tour company is professional and just overall the best tour company we have worked with. We went on our tour with Julia! Not only is the staff very professional but they really know so much history. Julia answered all of our questions and had such a depth of understanding in what she was showing us it really felt like we were on a personalized tour. You can tell the vetting process they take for their staff is superior to many other tour companies (many of which we have used) when it comes to Walks Tours. Would recommend this day tour to anyone! Truly the most knowledgeable staff around.
Beware this operator
Scott C,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Do not book this tour. There were multiple times provided and then we showed up at the time in the email provided that morning there was no tour. Poor communication and no refund. Very expensive. Beware this tour and company.
Would not recommend Viator
Susie O,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We paid £300 for the tour. We received an email saying the tour was cancelled about ten days before the experience and were told that we’d be refunded. However we kept receiving email reminders of the tour so turned up on the day to find our names weren’t on the operators list so we couldn’t join the tour but still haven’t received a refund.
Ancient Rome: A glimpse into the past !
EricM424,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We began and ended our Honeymoon in Rome! We planned a tour of the Colosseum at the beginning of our trip; however, due to time constraints, we needed to reschedule the tour. ItaliaTours was very helpful with accommodating our request and thus we went on our tour of the Roman Forum, and Colosseum at the end of our trip. It was fantastic!! Francesca was an outstanding guide, who was both knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Rome. We had a small group, which allowed for a more intimate interaction with Francesca. This allowed for more discussion, and deeper conversation surrounding the history of Ancient Rome! Francesca provided us with a glimpse into the past, one that enabled us to transport ourselves back in time, to the everyday lives of those in Rome. A must see, and one that requires a lesson in the history of the Roman Empire. Please do not miss this if you are in Rome!
Great tour
Darin S,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience- our guide Julia was the best. The Collisuem itself is amazing but having Julia explain and navigate us through the sites made the experience much better. Highly recommend
Coliseum & Forum tour
Orlando R,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sev was excellent guide!! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Rome and the Coliseum. He showed us the important facts and figures of Rome. A+ Highly recommended
Nicola was our tour guide...
Serena W,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nicola was our tour guide and he was great! He had good knowledge and stories to share with us in an entertaining way. The pace was just right for a family with kids ranging from 9-16. Thank you Nicola!
Highly recommend
Rebecca F,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour operator was walks. We’ve used them a couple of times now. They are fabulous. Book direct or through this app. The Colosseum was fantastic, and the guide’s knowledge was spectacular. It was a three hour tour that included the arena floor, the second floor, the Roman forum and the Paladin hill and the ancient ruins. This was a hit and we are very glad we did it.
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!
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