Colosseum Tour: Gladiators Gate & Arena Floor

Experience the Colosseum like a gladiator with skip-the-line access to the Arena Floor. Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for a complete perspective on ancient Rome. Small group tour for personalized attention.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Colosseum - If visiting Rome’s iconic Flavian Amphitheater is on your bucket list, then this Gladiator’s Arena Colosseum Tour is perfect for you. Skip the long lines and enter through the exclusive ‘gladiator’s entrance’ to explore areas off-limits to regular ticket holders. This tour grants you access to the arena floor, allowing you to stand…
What's Included
  • Expert English Speaking Guide
  • Full tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
  • Small Group
  • Colosseum entrance with Exclusive access to arena floor
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up - Drop Off
Additional Information

Experience the thrill once reserved for gladiators as you step through the historic gates leading to the Colosseum Arena Floor.
This meticulously designed itinerary features the Gladiators Gate of the Colosseum and the Arena floor, along with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, offering a comprehensive view of one of history’s most legendary…

Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21
Piazza del Colosseo
This tour begins outside the “Colosseo” metro station (Line B - ground level). Your guide will be waiting in front of the green kiosk, holding a sign with the ‘What a Life Tours’ logo on it. Please remember that Rome’s streets can be confusing, we recommend allowing extra time in case you get lost.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Samantha
May 29, 2026
A great tour! - John was our guide and was very knowledgeable and made the information interesting and easy to digest. Our 16 year old son also had a great time!
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X4571bidavidv
May 29, 2026
Prefect Small Group Tour - John T was amazing, the tour covered so much and we learned lots. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Darren_h
May 29, 2026
Coliseum Tour - Our tour guide Vasco was fantastic! He made sure to keep everyone in the group engaged and made the tour very interactive. He knew the entire history behind every building and answered all of our questions. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the history of the ancient Roman buildings.
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Samantha_b
May 26, 2026
John was a wonderful tour... - John was a wonderful tour guide. Very informative, detailed and interesting. Even out 16 year old enjoyed it!
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Claire_g
May 24, 2026
Wonderful Tour - This was the best guided tour I have ever been on; the guide was knowledgeable and very kind. I would recommend this tour 10/10.
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Susan_s
May 21, 2026
Vasco was a great tour guide - Vasco was fun and knowledgeable. He made the experience so much better than we expected. Would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Anthony_f
May 16, 2026
Tremendous - The tour was amazing. The tour guide was very informative. He was like a walking history book. He told many interesting stories about the Colosseum and the adjacent venues.
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John_c
May 15, 2026
Highest recommendation! - Worth every penny! Our guide, Antoni, was outstanding! She knew how to navigate around the crowds and get us inside very quickly. Her historical knowledge was second to none. This was the best tour we’ve done in Rome! Highly recommend!
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Miija_l
May 15, 2026
n/a - Great use of time to see and learn about the sights on the itinerary. Guide was great about getting to good vantage points to stop for pictures.
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Louis_r
May 12, 2026
Best Colosseum Tour - This was an AMAZING tour highly recommended. We learned so much that we otherwise wouldn’t have know if we toured on our own. Our tour guide Daniela S. was great!!! She welcomed and answered every question. She was knowledgeable and communicative. Highly recommended!!! Our tour included the colosseum, Palatine hill and Roman forum.
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From $149
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).