Colosseum Gladiator's Arena and Ancient Rome VIP Guided Tour

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This is the most affordable special-access Colosseum experience. You’ll enter the Colosseum via the ‘Gladiator’s Gate’ – the side entrance once used exclusively by gladiators. Walk in the footsteps of Gladiators, as you explore the special-access Colosseum Arena Floor via the ‘Gladiator’s Gate’.

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Activity Information

Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
Walking Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Yes
Type of Confirmation
Instant Confirmation
Duration
3 hours

Overview

This is the most affordable special-access Colosseum experience available.

Skip the Lines and Maximize Your Time

With this access, when you visit the Colosseum on the day selected for your booking, you will be able to skip any line at the entrance, regardless of how long it is. You'll also bypass queues for Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, giving you more time to explore these ancient sites.

Walk in the Footsteps of Gladiators

You will enter the Colosseum via the "Gladiator's Gate" – the side entrance once used exclusively by gladiators. This is the same historic entrance gladiators used when they first entered the arena, allowing you to experience the monument exactly as ancient warriors did.

Explore the Legendary Arena Floor

Gain special access to the Colosseum Arena Floor and stand where gladiators once fought. This unique experience connects you directly to ancient Rome's most iconic venue, where thousands of spectators once watched legendary battles unfold.

Why Travelers Chose This Tour

What's Included

Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Exclusive Access to Gladiators Arena

Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory
Colosseum 1st and 2nd Levels, Roman Forum and Palatine

What's Excluded

Food and Drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Colosseum Undergrounds

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza del Colosseo, 23
Piazza del Colosseo, Roma RM, Italy

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In front of COLOSSEO METRO Station, Lower Level Exit, nearby the Newsstand and across the road from the Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo 22, Roma 00184. Please don't go to the Metro Upper Level. Our guide will be waiting for you holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''

Point of arrival

Piazza del Colosseo
Piazza del Colosseo, Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

Colosseum

- Join the Lower Level Tour of the Colosseum -Delve into the secrets of how this marvel was built -Find out about gladiators and gladiatorial contests - Walk on the Arena Floor where gladiators once battled - Enjoy unparalleled views of the underground areas of the Colosseum - Take some really stunning photographs in the middle of the Colosseum - Walk on the Upper Levels of the Colosseum -Enjoy panoramic and overall views of Piazza del Colosseum from surrounding’s Terra – level appropriate for photo shooting in Colosseum.

1 hour 20 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

– Explore an ancient Roman temple – Explore the heart of ancient Rome – Visit the Temple of Julius Caesar

30 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Palatine Hill (Palatino)

- Stroll around Palatine Hill - Visit the place where Roman emperors once lived

30 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Itinerary Map

Additional Info

Nearby, you can find public transportation options that are easy for everyone to use, no matter their fitness level.
The Company Coordinator will be waiting at the meeting point with a sign that says "TOURS OF ROME." Please provide the full names of all travelers as shown in their passports when booking.
If a voucher does not have the full names of all travelers is not presented at the ticket office before entry, access to the Colosseum and Roman Forum can be denied.
No bags and big backpacks are allowed inside the Colosseum.
Things like sprays that can catch fire, sticks for taking selfies, knives, guns or any kind of tools for cutting - even if you have a license - cannot be brought into the Colosseum.
There is police supervision and screenings with metal detectors that might slow down entrance.
The journey may start at the Roman Forum before moving to the Colosseum or it can begin at the Colosseum then go to the roman forum.
For a very fast response, use iMessage, WhatsApp, or Viber to text us; make sure you have a phone that can get a good signal.
Also remember, the plan may change if the local government puts any rules.
No animals are allowed.

Not pets. Not service dogs.
Our guide will hand out entry tickets on tour day.
Bring your passport.
All experiences start on time so getting to the meeting point ahead of time is very necessary.
To gain entry into the Colosseum and Roman Forum successfully, a valid passport or identification document matching the name provided during booking must be presented by each traveler.
There is no access for wheelchairs and strollers.
If there are delays in flights or trains, strikes, or if taxis do not show up the activity is not reschedulable and refunds will not take place.
Some monuments may be under restoration works because of the Jubilee.
Please pay attention to any communications we might have about possible changes.

Cancellation Policy

To receive a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure.

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