Private Colosseum Arena Express with Forum & Palatine Access

Rome, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the Colosseum with a twist on this tour that allows you to enter the ancient amphitheater through the Gladiator's Gate. As you head in on the same level the gladiators once did, you can try to imagine what the arena was like during the days of the games and battles. Afterward, you'll continue exploring the sites of ancient Rome at the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Enter the arena through the exclusive Gladiator's Gate
Get access to the arena floor, restricted to most visitors
Tours are capped at only six people for an ultra-exclusive experience
Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, included in the tour

What's Included

90-minute private Colosseum tour with Arena Floor entry via the Gladiator’s Gate
Private licensed English-speaking guide
Timed-entry Colosseum ticket including Arena Floor access
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access for an independent visit after the guided tour

Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Casa dell'Acqua ACEA
P.za del Colosseo, 58, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet outside the Colosseum Metro Station, beside the “Casa dell’Acqua ACEA” green water kiosk. The meeting point is on the lower level outside the station, not inside it. Your guide will be holding a Real Rome Tours sign.

End point

Colosseum
P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The 90-minute guided tour ends at the Colosseum. Travelers may then use the same ticket to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Colosseum entry is timed, and late arrivals may be unable to join the tour.
Tickets are issued in each participant’s name. The name on every ticket must match the identification document presented at the entrance.

Tickets are issued in each participant’s name. The name on every ticket must match the identification document presented at the entrance.
Please provide the exact ages of all participants under 18 after booking so that the correct ticket categories can be arranged.
All visitors must pass through security. Hand luggage must not exceed 30 × 40 × 15 cm, and there is no cloakroom or luggage-storage facility.
Do not bring large luggage, glass containers, weapons, knives or other sharp objects, aerosol sprays, or potentially dangerous items.
Wear comfortable closed shoes and take care on steep steps and uneven archaeological surfaces.
The guided tour covers the Colosseum and Arena Floor. Roman Forum and Palatine Hill admission is included for an independent visit after the guided tour.
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

5.0

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September 2022

Craig_M, Sep 2022

Excellent story teller, amazing historian. We all had a great time and the kids learned a lot. We enjoyed going inside and seeing from multiple levels. Our kids are well versed in the seven original hills and palace histories now!