Private Colosseum tour with Arena Access

Recommended by 95% of travellers

Rome, Italy

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1 hour (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the Colosseum with exclusive access through the Gladiator’s Gate during this tour. Walk out onto the arena floor where gladiators once fought. Learn about the history of this iconic landmark from a local guide as you move through the interior. After the tour, enjoy free time to see the Colosseum at your own pace.

Enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, normally closed to the public
Stand on the arena floor where gladiators once fought
Learn about the Colosseum’s history and epic battles

What's Included

Local taxes
Professional guide
Colosseum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via del Monte Oppio, 10, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

End point

P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate
Children discount is applied only with a valid ID card

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Selfie sticks cannot be used inside the Colosseum for security reasons
A current valid passport is required on the day of tour
PLEASE BE AT MEETINGPOINT 15 minutes in advance
Important. please note that you can not enter to the Colosseum with liquid, glass bottles large bags / backpacks / suitcases.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 22 reviews

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The Colosseum with Tour guide Maya

ian_B, May 2026

A private tour with a friendly knowledgeable tour guide called Maya. A very interesting tour. Thankyou Maya

Not worth the price

Valerie_S, Dec 2022

There were so many people in the tour. It seemed like 2 groups were added onto our our group. It felt like the guide was not enthusiastic; like it was another routine thing to be done for the day.

Fabulous tour!

Christopher_B, Mar 2022

This tour was amazing! The tour company was so helpful and answered any questions we had concerning meeting points and times immediately. Our guide, Fabiola, was informative, interesting, and incredibly patient and kind to our children. Next time we come to Rome we will contact this company for any tours we need in the City and request Fabiola. In short, I would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.