Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor
Overview
Get a gladiator’s view of the Colosseum, then explore the Roman Forum on a walking tour through the heart of ancient Rome. With a skip-the-line ticket, avoid the long entrance lines and access 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.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Small group of 16 guests maximum
- Headset (groups over 6 people)
- Colosseum entrance ticket (Full Experience Ticket, €25)
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
- Entry/Admission - Colosseum
- Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
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. Skip the long line to head 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.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
Spend a full hour exploring the rest of the Colosseum, from the ground floor up to the second tier, where you can see the Roman Forum from a distance before making your way across to Palatine Hill. Bypass the lines at this storied collection of ruins and listen to your guide rebuild ancient Rome from the ground up through captivating stories. Hear tales of war, politics, and betrayal, and get introduced to some of the ancient world's larger-than-life characters as you roam around the markets, roads, and temples where the empire's citizens once lived, played, and prayed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Stroll around the Roman Forum after you have visited the magnificent Colosseum
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
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. Skip the long line to head 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.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
Spend a full hour exploring the rest of the Colosseum, from the ground floor up to the second tier, where you can see the Roman Forum from a distance before making your way across to Palatine Hill. Bypass the lines at this storied collection of ruins and listen to your guide rebuild ancient Rome from the ground up through captivating stories. Hear tales of war, politics, and betrayal, and get introduced to some of the ancient world's larger-than-life characters as you roam around the markets, roads, and temples where the empire's citizens once lived, played, and prayed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Stroll around the Roman Forum after you have visited the magnificent Colosseum
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- This tour is in English.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- If you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. We may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- All guests must pass through security. No weapons or large items will be permitted. Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside (no bag check).
- The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Gaele_F
April 2022
Nice tour of the Colosseum, too fast in the Foro Romano… Very interesting guide (Federica or Francesca…?🙏)
Nice tour of the Colosseum, too fast in the Foro Romano… Very interesting guide (Federica or Francesca…?🙏)christine_s
May 2022
We loved this walking tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. She got us through the busy crowd with minimal stress and we was learned a lot in a short period of time.
We loved this walking tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. She got us through the busy crowd with minimal stress and we was learned a lot in a short period of time.Kelly_M
May 2022
The tour guide was AMAZING. He definitely made the whole thing worthwhile and really knew his stuff. The night before we were upset because we had initially had another tour booked (with a different company that cancelled on us last minute) but after it was cancelled on us, we were luckily able t...
The tour guide was AMAZING. He definitely made the whole thing worthwhile and really knew his stuff. The night before we were upset because we had initially had another tour booked (with a different company that cancelled on us last minute) but after it was cancelled on us, we were luckily able to book this one. We felt super happy about the cancellation in hindsight because it meant we found this tour with this company and got this tour guide. The headsets were also awesome and really made a difference being able to hear everything. 10/10 tour guide, and great job by this tour company.Tim_G
May 2022
Francesca was brilliant. She made the experience come alive. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of the questions
Francesca was brilliant. She made the experience come alive. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of the questionssmit86
May 2022
A great tour. I would highly recommend. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. She was an archaeologist and had a great deal of knowledge and had also been involved in some of the digs. Well worth the money. Quite a long tour so make sure you bring comfortable shoes!
A great tour. I would highly recommend. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. She was an archaeologist and had a great deal of knowledge and had also been involved in some of the digs. Well worth the money. Quite a long tour so make sure you bring comfortable shoes!Physiojen30
April 2022
Extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend. Lots of facts and history explained.
Extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend. Lots of facts and history explained.