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.
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.
Please note: This tour offers different options to help you customize your visit to the Colosseum. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
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. If you want to enter through the legendary Gladiator's Gate and walk directly onto the arena floor, select the Gladiator's Gate Group Tour option at time of booking. Short on time? The Arena Express option offers a streamlined experience with a guided tour of the Colosseum arena floor and the Roman Forum. While the Colosseum Express option includes a guided tour of the Colosseum's first and second tiers (no arena floor) and the flexibility to explore the Forum on your own afterward.
If option with the guided Roman Forum selected: 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 (Full Experience Ticket, €24)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
VIP Caesar & Colosseum tour option: Access to Roman Forum SUPER Sites
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Options
Colosseum Express Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
with Forum tickets: Enjoy a guided Colosseum tour and receive Forum tickets to discover it at your leisure. The tour DOES NOT include Arena Floor
VIP Caesar Palace & Colosseum
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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.
Arena Express Tour
Duration: 2 hours
with Forum & Palatine Terrace: Guided tour of Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Terrace. Does NOT include upper levels of Colosseum or Palatine Hill.
Gladiator's Gate Group Tour
Duration: 3 hours
with Forum & Palatine Hill: Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in a small group.
Private - Gladiator's Gate
Duration: 3 hours: Join a private Colosseum tour, exploring the Gladiator's Gate, amphitheater, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Reviews
4,080 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very helpful and knowledgeable
641karthikl,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Due to a flight issue. We showed up late and with our suitcases. They helped us find a storage locker and continued with the tour. Nicolas was our guide and was very knowledgeable and passionate about his culture. Highly recommend!!
Wrong tour
Bob N,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Need full refund on today’s tour. We did not get the Arena floor tour. Your guide had the wrong tickets. We were all the way thru the line when she discovered this. About 12 people in our group paid for the arena floor gladiator entrance and did not get it Please respond asap
Tour was good,...
Erin L,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour was good, educational and interesting. Would highly recommend for families, we all enjoyed it very much.
Must See
Kelli G,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide . Amazing experience ! Water fountains, and restrooms available. Be prepared for line ups .
Our guide Eddy was great....
Sylvia S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Eddy was great. Very engaging and full of information. Learned a great deal about the Coliseum & the Forum.
Beautiful tour and...
Ted D,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful tour and experienced and educated guide. Was a little fast paced, but needed to be on a very sunny day!
Great trip with...
Lise B,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour with knowledgeable and dedicated guide. Absolutely recommendable. The Palatine Heights and the Forum Romanum
The tour as is was is...
darold m,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour as is was good. Good knowledgeable guide. It was not what we thought it would be though. Your 'special access to the arena floor' is to look into the gladiator rooms from the floor above. There are tours of the gladiator rooms but this is not one of them. Don't be fooled by the 'special access'. The tour company is not saying anything like this. It seems to only exist on Viator's website.
Recommended!!
Lubow S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Niccolò was great!! He is an expert on gladiators and takes time to answer all questions.
Can’t miss it! Literally
Amanda O,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved our time with Jaber. 46 years experience and he showed us the best time! So knowledgeable and thrown in some humor.
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