PRIVATE Tour: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome VIP Access

Rome, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the Colosseum with some privileged access areas: the arena floor. Get a fuller picture of the role the Colosseum played in ancient Roman society from your guide. Then, head for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to continue your tour. You'll get the most out of your visit by listening to guided commentary with provided headsets.

Get access to the arena floor, which many tourists miss
Navigate the crowded attraction more easily with a guide
Learn about life in ancient Rome from your guide
A private tour means a more personalized experience

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Guided tour by an expert and licensed guide
Headsets
Colosseum entrance ticket 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.

Snacks
Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arch of Constantine
P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Nearest metro Station "Colosseo" (line B). You'll find your guide holding a sign with her name, that we will communicate you.

End point

Largo Corrado Ricci, Roma RM, Italy
The tour will end by the exit of the Roman Forum, you'll be able to get back to the metro station "Colosseo" after a walk of 5 minutes.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
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

You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Federica was great!!

Joshua_S, Oct 2025

Federica Pinto was excellent!! Brings it to life, is funny, very knowledgeable, and has a before and after visual book was extremely helpful.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Federica. She’s indeed an amazing guide — passionate, engaging, and full of insight — and we’re glad her visual book helped make the visit even more vivid and memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon for another Bellissima Italy experience! 🇮🇹✨

Family tour

Buck_L, Sep 2025

Be sure that whatever name you book under matches, your government issued ID. I inadvertently used a nickname and was denied access for that reason.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Buck, thank you so much for your review! We’re glad everything worked out in the end and that you were able to enjoy the experience with Tania. Your note about making sure the booking name matches the ID is very helpful for future guests—we appreciate you sharing it. We’re delighted we could resolve things and that you still had a great visit!

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Kevin_H, Apr 2025

A wonderful immersive experience! Our guide Mariapaola passed on her extensive knowledge of ancient and modern Roman history.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an immersive experience and that Mariapaola was able to share her deep knowledge of both ancient and modern Roman history with passion. We hope to welcome you again soon to explore more of Italy's hidden gems together! 🌟