Join an exclusive tour of the Arena, the gladiators’ battlefield, limited to just a few visitors at a time.
- Everything you get: Skip the crowds and enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, straight onto the fragile, partially reconstructed Arena floor—off-limits with standard access. With your expert guide, uncover stories of gladiator training, bloody clashes, political intrigue, and even ancient stadium lighting. Then continue to Palatine Hill’s imperial ruins and the Roman Forum’s grand temples, arches, and basilicas.
- Why choose this: Standard Colosseum access doesn’t include the arena floor, a rare privilege due to its very limited capacity and preservation needs. See the amphitheater from a gladiator’s-eye view, learn its significance from your guide, and finish amid the Forum’s ruins.
- Upgrade: Opt for a small-group tour (15 guests) for an intimate, interactive experience, or choose a regular group tour for a budget-friendly option.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
- Special access guided tour of Arena Floor
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)
- Timed entry to the Colosseum
- Headsets
What to bring
- Valid passport or photo ID for all visitors, including minors.
- The full name of each participant (including children) must match the ID provided at entry.
What’s not allowed
- Luggage, large bags, pets, smoking, alcohol, drugs, weapons, sharp objects, glass items, sprays, or aerosols.
- Electric wheelchairs, prams, and strollers.
Accessibility
- The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, prams, strollers, or those with mobility issues.
- All visitors must pass through a mandatory security check with metal detectors.
Additional information
- Colosseum tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled check-in time; late arrivals will not be refunded.
- Meeting time may change—updates will be sent via call or message.
- Rain or shine, tours operate. In case of heavy rain, some areas may be closed for safety.
- In July and August, the tour duration may be shortened to 2 hours due to heat.
- The order of attractions may vary to manage crowd levels.
- As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is impossible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.