Colosseum Arena Floor and Roman Forum Tour: Unveiling the Grandeur of Ancient Rome

Unveil the grandeur of ancient Rome with our exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor and Roman Forum tour. Experience the Colosseum from a fresh perspective, explore the Arena Floor, and delve into the captivating essence of downtown ancient Rome.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Colosseum Arena Floor & 1st and 2nd outer tier:
    Escape the crowds and enjoy exclusive access to a remarkable part of the Colosseum: the Arena Floor, a privilege for a select few. Relive history by walking the path of ancient warriors who once passed through the awe-inspiring Gate of Death, also known as the gladiator’s gate. Observe the…
What's Included
  • Access to the 1st & 2nd outer Tier of the Colosseum
  • A local, English-speaking professional guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
  • Access to the restricted Colosseum Arena Floor
  • Privileged admission…
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Looking to experience the Colosseum from a fresh perspective? This exclusive tour grants you access through the legendary gladiator’s gate, granting you the opportunity to stand upon the meticulously reconstructed Arena Floor, once a battleground for fierce warriors. Delve deeper into the grandeur of the Colosseum as you explore three distinct areas of…

Location
Fontana del Colosseo
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Susan
May 14, 2025
Best way to see the Vatican area. The tour was efficient, informative, and well planned. Our guide, Gabriel was AMAZING!! - If I could give it more than 5-stars, I would!! Gabriel was an amazing guide. (He even made us feel comfortable when we got lost finding the group and they had to wait a few minutes) He was not only knowledgeable, but truly passionate about the stories, the artistry and craftsmanship, and the history of where we were and what we were seeing. The "Skip- the- Line option is well worth it. We spent our time on much better things than standing in cues. Thank you "What a Life" Tours! Our one piece of advice is leave more than enough time to find the meeting place. We took the On/Off bus and the drop off was not even close to close to the Vatican entrance or the tour meeting location
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Heather_e
May 6, 2025
He was a really... - He was a really knowledgeable guide. He made the information very interesting. A very enjoyable tour
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Ronad336
Apr 28, 2025
Amazing Tour! - Amazing Tour! Michael was our guide. So many people and yet it didn’t seem that way. He gave us so much interesting information and guided us thru the crowds smoothly. Highly recommend The Roman Guy!
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Duane_s
Apr 14, 2025
Very Educational Tour - Knowledgeable & very informative guide. We got through lines very quickly. The history of the Coloseum and Palantine Hill events, gladiators, timelines, way of life, etc. was just outstanding. Very educational.
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Meg_h
Apr 10, 2025
We had an amazing time!... - We had an amazing time! Michele was really knowledgeable and we all learned a lot. There were some nuggets of information that we all thought were really cool! We took lots of pictures and enjoyed walking on ancient terrain.
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Bradley_h
Mar 29, 2025
I had visited these sites... - I had visited these sites a decade ago without a guide. Our guide, Marcia (I think, sorry for an incorrect spelling) was fantastic. We were able to spend time on the floor and the second floor of the Colosseum. Standing on the floor is a much different experience than the standard admission. Marcia gave us so much great information. We then toured Palentine Hill which was a highlight for me and something I had rushed past on a previous visit. Marcia's expertise helped us to see what this area looked like 2000 years ago. We ended with a great view looking down upon the Roman Forum. We spent an entire week in Italy and this tour was the number one thing rated by our kids. Highly recommend this tour. The cost includes immediate entry, no waiting, additional locations in the Colosseum. The additional cost to take this tour is well worth the experience you receive. Thanks Marcia!
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Alank
Mar 26, 2025
Great - Great places to see well worth taking the trip with a guide. Lots to see in both places and a lot of history to learn.
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Jennifer_b
Apr 2, 2025
Fast Pace - Easy meeting location to find. Extremely knowledgeable tour guide at a fast pace. Was able to carry a backpack through security without issue.
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Jeremym488
May 2, 2025
An average tour - This is a basic tour of Palestine Hill and the Colosseum. Our tour guide really seemed to be over it before the tour even started - she walked incredibly fast, weaving through the crowds and some of the older people had a hard time keeping up. It was very difficult to understand her though the earpiece provided - it could be that the technology isn’t all that great, or that her voice just wasn’t well-suited for hearing with the background noise that is always present at something like this. I would rate the tour as average - nothing particularly awesome but also not terrible.
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Deborah_k
Apr 8, 2025
Bad Guide - we were not shown everything that was listed in the itinerary for the tour. we were also slowed down by a person who could not complete the tour. tour guide was very condescending when asked a question.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).