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
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.
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.
Private - Gladiator's Gate
Join a private Colosseum tour, exploring the Gladiator's Gate, amphitheater, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Reviews
4,023 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Great Tour With Amazing Guide
F3811MIrebeccag,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very in-depth and showed a lot more than I thought it would. The tour guide, Enzo De Falco was very educated and made it very enjoyable. Going during the 8:30 one is best because it was not very crowded. I would recommend this for people interested in the history and architecture of the Forum and Colosseum.
Gladiator Tour
292williamcs,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour - Vincenzo combined a presentation of the history with an explanation of the engineering and architecture. Very interesting.
Viator Sucks!
Jacqueline C,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00No on showed up at purchase of tour $166. Plus another $60 in Uber to get back and forth to location. I received constant reminders of location and time to meet by Viator. I saved texts and took pics of these messages. Viator says I was contacted of the changes which I deny. Then while talking to me about this situation, Viator customer service hangs up on me. DO NOT BOOK WITH VIATOR!!!!!! Might as well well throw your money in the garbage. I’m pissed!
Highly Recommend
Tracy C,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the tour, which included Paletine Hill and Roman Forum, the history of the colosseum, Paletine Hill and the Roman Forum was extremely interesting and Ana our guide was great.
Colosseum
michellej259,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Francisco was wonderful! He even ended our tour early per our request since we had a ride to catch to get to our cruise ship on time. Thanks Francisco!!
10/10 wonderful experience
Kalei M,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna B was outstanding! I think a lot of the guided tours offered for most things in rome are not worth the money, but this is the exception! She was so knowledgable and interactive. She even found another pair of ear buds through one of the other tour guides for me when the one provided by her company was not loud enough for me (I have hearing loss). 10/10 I could not recommend her more!
Missed the tour because...
Stephanie J,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Missed the tour because we couldn’t find the guide. Sent a chat to speak with them but found out after the tour was started and that the chat wasn’t live.
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