Guided Tours

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

Name: Colosseum Semi-Private Tour with Gladiator’s Entrance & Arena Floor
Start: 2026-11-15T12:00:00
End: 2026-11-15T14:30:00
Location: Rome

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

4.5/5(1,983)

Tormey R

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, and I particularly liked how she had grown up in Rome and had very personal connection to the Colusseum. She could not only answer questions about the history of the places we went, but also about the excavation and how historians knew what they knew. She had great tips for spotting cool stuff around the city and was very passionate. A great experience!

Harshita N

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Monica is a fabulous guide, uproariously funny and yet extremely knowledgeable at the same time. She made the 3 hr long walking tour simply fly by. Her knowledge of the subject matter is exceptional and made for the most illuminating experience and made us feel like we were back in time and standing side by side with the gladiators! Couldn't recommend this highly enough

Marcie H

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2026

The Colosseum tour was great. The massive size of the structure is so impressive. Our guide, Fabio was very knowledgeable and passionate about everything we saw. It was nice to see someone love their job so much. He was also fun and friendly. The tour went a little long and it was a bit tiring but we all really enjoyed it.

Alex B

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Sara lead a wonderful tour. She spent time getting to know our diverse group and tailor her descriptions, explanations and commentary to our specific interests. I would follow her wherever she leads! My comprehension of Ancient Rome was expanded enormously. Grazie!

Stuart M

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Very friendly helpful tour. Great with our children and informative for our family with limited knowledge of Rome beforehand. Well worth booking the smaller group , didn't queue once although it was very very busy and long lines .

Andreas M

Family

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Alessia did a fantastic job by bringing history back to life in an engaging way. She always made sure that everyone in the group felt at ease. Thanks a lot.

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
Tormey R
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, and I particularly liked how she had grown up in Rome and had very personal connection to the Colusseum. She could not only answer questions about the history of the places we went, but also about the excavation and how historians knew what they knew. She had great tips for spotting cool stuff around the city and was very passionate. A great experience!
Stuart M
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Very friendly helpful tour. Great with our children and informative for our family with limited knowledge of Rome beforehand. Well worth booking the smaller group , didn't queue once although it was very very busy and long lines .
Ellen H
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Our tour guy was fantastic! We even got locked in at the end because of protests outside, he remained calm and reassuring. Perfect sized group as well
Samuel P
Family
Verified booking
Last week
No queues was a real bonus as it was busy. Bogdan our guide was very informative and entertaining. Our 11 and 14 year old sone enjoyed it as well.
Elisabeth J
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The contact persons showed up on time at the well-described meeting point. Donatella was a wonderful guide. Lovely tour!

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.

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.