3-Hour Colosseum Gladiator's Arena and Ancient Rome Tour

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the Colosseum like never before with exclusive access to the Gladiator’s Gate on this guided tour—something most travelers miss out on. Explore both the Arena Floor and the upper level for two contrasting perspectives while your guide reveals the history and mysteries of the ancient amphitheater. Then, explore the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—once the setting of politics and scandal in Rome.

Learn more than you would on your own with a guide leading the way
Access parts of the Colosseum that are usually off-limits
Check off three historic sites in one seamless experience
Pair insight with real locations for an immersive experience

What's Included

Gladiators Arena Exclusive Tour
Colosseum Upper and Lower Levels Guided Tour
Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour
A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za del Colosseo, 23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
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 '' SMART WAYS TOURS ''

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Your Guide will be waiting for you holding a Sign saying SMART WAYS TOURS in the Meeting point.
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.
luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
Flammable Sprays, Selfie sticks, knifes or any kind of guns or cutters even with license can not enter the Colosseum
Police control and metal detector controls can slow the fast track entrance
Tour may start with Roman Forum then move to Colosseum or vice versa ...

We highly recommend to have an on the road cell phone
For a quick response you can use iMessage, Whatsapp and Viber for texting us
Tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities
Tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities
Entry Tickets will be provided by our guide the day of the tour
A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory
All Tours run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point 15 Minutes Early
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.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

based on 8 reviews

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Not worth it

Victoria_D, May 2025

A little unorganized. Hard to follow what the guide was saying and to stay engaged with them. They knew their stuff but struggled explaining it.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. While we’re glad you recognized the guide’s knowledge, we truly value your comments on how we can improve our communication and organization. Should you have any suggestions or wish to book another tour in Rome, please feel free to contact us at info@smartways.com . We’d love the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Warm regards,

Enjoyable tour

Helen_E, May 2025

Informative tour covering the colosseum and parts of the Roman Forum. Speedy entry into both avoiding extensive queues. Free time for photos in key spots. Our guide clearly had a passion for the history of the place. We enjoyed it.

Very good

Sonia_L, Apr 2025

Its amazing. Very interesting to see and know about the history of Colosseo and Palatino. Its worth to visit

Wonderful tour!

Mary_M, Jan 2025

My husband and I did this tour with our middle-school aged kids and we all loved it! Our guide Mido was a true professional: able to share his knowledge about the sites with enthusiasm and humor. At the end, I couldn’t believe 3 hours had passed. This was a wonderful way to see the ancient ruins and the colosseum while learning a lot of history. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great experience with our guide Mido. It’s fantastic to know that his enthusiasm and humor made the tour both educational and enjoyable for everyone. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’re so glad we could help create lasting memories for you and your kids. If you have any suggestions or feedback to help us improve, please feel free to share them at **info@smartwaystours.com**. We’d love to hear from you! Warm regards, The Smart Ways Tours Team

Super Coliseum and Forum experience

Carl_A, Oct 2024

Our guide, Christina, did an excellent job. We saw everything we’d hoped to and more! We were in Rome 20 years ago, and only got to see the Coliseum from the outside because it was closed. This time our tour gave us a full experience - it was awesome

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that Christina made your tour in Rome such a memorable experience. It’s heartwarming to know that after 20 years, you finally got to fully explore the Coliseum and see everything you hoped for—and more! If you have any suggestions on how we can make our tours even better, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to email us at **info@smartwaystours.com**. We look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure! Best regards, The Smart Ways Tours Team

Worth every penny!

Christine_C, May 2024

Christina, our guide, was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She loved her subject matter and it showed!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Christina. Her enthusiasm and knowledge truly shine through, and we’re delighted that her passion made your tour memorable. If you have any suggestions or additional feedback, please feel free to share them with us at **info@smartwaystours.com**. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve and provide even better experiences. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards, The Smart Ways Tours Team

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