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Colosseum Semi-Private Tour with Gladiator’s Entrance & Arena Floor

Colosseum exterior with tourists, Rome, Italy, featuring Gladiator’s Entrance and Arena Floor.
Colosseum arena floor with tourists on a semi-private tour, Rome.
Tour guide explaining Colosseum history to tourists on the Arena Floor in Rome.
Colosseum arena floor with view of gladiators' entrance in Rome, Italy.

Duration

2 hr 30 min - 3 hr

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Guided tour

Experience VIP treatment with semi-private access to the Colosseum's arena floor and gladiator's gate.

4.5/5

(1,924)

Gillian B

Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Super guided tour by Fran. Very informative. Well worth doing. We loved the Forum & Palantine Hill. The Coliseum has to be seen to be believed. We visited the Forum & Palantine Hill again later in the day to see the parts that the tour hadn't covered. This is possible if you have the Full Experience ticket.

Juan I

Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
The tour was very complete and we loved it, the guide was very attentive and very complete in her explanations and in the doubts we had. A genius We went through everything but at a good pace to hurry and see everything without haste. She had the consideration of an elderly lady who was with us to keep a pace like for her and when it was worth it or not to go up some stairs and take advantage of the elevator.

Monlezun C

Group
Verified booking
Nov 2025
This guided tour of the Colosseum and the Forum will remain in our memories for a long time! Paolo was a wonderful guide! Despite the crowds and the rain, he created an imaginary world that transported us back to the Roman Empire. Fascinating, funny and benevolent, thank you Paolo!

Deborah R

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Fabi was an excellent tour guide and hugely knowledgeable. It was great to have her point out the hidden details and she encouraged questions from our small group. A very thorough tour and one Id be happy to recommend!

Ann K

Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
Had a wonderful time with Federico. Very informative as you would expect and enjoyable company. Had a fantastic time over the 3 hours and thought it was money well spent. Highly recommend. Thanks

Ordelle P

Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
The tour was run by a really efficient local Company. The tour guide was excellent. She was an art historian who could shed so much background historical information about the Colosseum and the Roman emperors.
    • Explore in comfort with a small group, allowing personalized attention and room to savor the majestic amphitheater.

    • An English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide offers engaging commentary and you discover the imagine what a gladiator felt like taking to the arena floor.

    • Skip the queues and visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill nearby at your own pace.

    • An all-inclusive Colosseum entry worth €24

    • Access to Colosseum Arena Floor, including the Gladiator's Arena Stage

    • Express entry through Gladiator's Entrance

    • Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

    • Expert English, Italian, French or Spanish-speaking guide

    • Small group of up to 10 guests

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    What our guests say

    Deborah R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Fabi was an excellent tour guide and hugely knowledgeable. It was great to have her point out the hidden details and she encouraged questions from our small group. A very thorough tour and one Id be happy to recommend!

    Ann K

    Solo
    Verified booking
    6 days ago
    Had a wonderful time with Federico. Very informative as you would expect and enjoyable company. Had a fantastic time over the 3 hours and thought it was money well spent. Highly recommend. Thanks

    Gillian B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    Super guided tour by Fran. Very informative. Well worth doing. We loved the Forum & Palantine Hill. The Coliseum has to be seen to be believed. We visited the Forum & Palantine Hill again later in the day to see the parts that the tour hadn't covered. This is possible if you have the Full Experience ticket.

    Matthew H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Our tour guide, Davide was awesome. Great tour , info and personalized info. Thanks heaps, do recommend 100%

    Ernest R

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    It was amazing tour very knowledgeable got to see some amazing art.tku very much
  • You will enter the iconic monument from the newly-opened Gladiator's Entrance, giving you a unique vantage point of the Colosseum. This allows you to slip past the long lines at the main entrances and enter from the back. Marvel at the impressive architecture as you walk past the Arena Floor, just like the gladiators who stepped out there for fights to the death. The partial reconstruction of the arena floor gives you a stunning view of the tiered ruins from where up to 80,000 spectators once cheered on for these gory fights.

    An expert English-speaking guide will accompany you and regale you with stories about the Colosseum. Varying from exotic staged hunts and mock sea battles, the true stories about this impressive monument are what legends are made of.

  • Colosseum

    Monday8:30am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Tuesday8:30am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Wednesday8:30am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Thursday8:30am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Friday8:30am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Saturday8:30am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:30pm
    Sunday8:30am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:30pm

    Colosseum arena tours

    Monday9:00am - 7:15pmlast entry 6:15pm
    Tuesday9:00am - 7:15pmlast entry 6:15pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 7:15pmlast entry 6:15pm
    Thursday9:00am - 7:15pmlast entry 6:15pm
    Friday9:00am - 7:15pmlast entry 6:15pm
    Saturday9:00am - 7:15pmlast entry 6:15pm
    Sunday9:00am - 7:15pmlast entry 6:15pm
  • What to bring

    • You must carry a valid ID with you and present it at the time of entry if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.

    Accessibility

    • Unfortunately, the Colosseum Arena Floor is not accessible by wheelchair.

    Additional information

    • You will be given a brief introduction to the history of the Roman Forum and the most famous monuments before visiting them on your own.

    • At the Colosseum, please use the priority entrance line on the left for the mandatory security check.

    • You can only enter on the date and time you choose when booking this experience.

    What's not allowed

    • For safety and security reasons, no large backpacks or pieces of luggage are allowed inside the Colosseum. No storage facility is available.

    • Due to steep, uneven floors baby strollers are not allowed. A baby carrier is a more practical alternative.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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