Join an exclusive tour of the Arena, the gladiators’ battlefield, limited to just a few visitors at a time.
- Everything you get: Enter through the Gladiator’s Gate and walk directly onto the partially reconstructed Arena floor, an area not included with standard entry. Your expert guide brings the space to life with stories of gladiator training, fierce battles, and political spectacle. Then explore the imperial ruins of Palatine Hill and the grand temples, arches, and basilicas of the Roman Forum.
- 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: Choose your ideal group size for the Arena experience. Opt for a regular group (up to 25 guests) for a value-led option, a small group (15 guests) for better interaction, or an ultra small-group tour (maximum 7 guests) for the most personalized and immersive gladiator’s-eye experience.
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)
- Semi-private group of max 7 people (as per option selected)
- Timed entry to the Colosseum
- Headsets
Exclusions
- Access to the Imperial Fora
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.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.