Colosseum Arena Tour: Immersive Gladiatorial Experience with Access to Restricted Areas

Experience the thrill of being a gladiator in the Colosseum Arena Tour. Explore restricted areas and stand where gladiators once fought to the death. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days learn more
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Enter where the Roman fighters would only exit… through “Libitinaria” The Gate of Death! Enter through a unique passageway with special access through the side of the Colosseum. Stand upon the reconstructed Arena floor in the centre of this ancient fighting pit. Walk in the path of Rome’s famous Gladiators and have your expert guide tell their stories and famous events that occurred inside the colossal walls of the Colosseum.
  • Palatine Hill - The most beautiful and important of Romes seven hills is the Palatine Hill. Discover the founding point of one of the greatest civilizations and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial palace; let our guides unveil this spectacular archaeological site where the ruins, the towering pine trees and the spectacular views over the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make it a once in a lifetime experience!
  • Roman Forum - The political, social, and commercial heart of downtown Rome is not to be missed! Walk the original roman roads (the via sacra and via nova) and weave between ornate arches, towering temples, and lots more! Although there is less than half of the forum complete today, let our guides do a fantastic job of filling in the blanks for you and restore the city to its former glory.
What's Included
  • Guided Tour
Additional Information

Join us on this VIP, small-group tour to explore the wonders of Rome with an expert, historian guide. Our tours are personal, and much smaller than some others offered in the Eternal City - meaning you get the full experience, everytime.

As you walk through Porta Libitinaria, the Gate of Death, you begin this unique tour in the heart of the action. History’s most notorious stadium, the Colosseum, opens up in front of you, with an unbeatable view in this restricted area.

Then, you’ll explore the Palatine Hill, still dotted with the remains of palaces and luxurious homes, and the Ancient Roman Forum. Known as the empire’s cultural, social and commercial heart, the Forum was a bustling hive of energy and is now a feast for explorers and history buffs alike.

Please note we will start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase
Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tours are discounted on these days.

  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Roma RM. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag.  Please arrive 10 minutes priorly. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Kenneth_n
Aug 26, 2024
Amazing experience - Our tour guide Paolo was amazing, he brought the colosseum to life for us with his knowledge and incredible ability to tell us all about its history.
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Margaret_c
Aug 1, 2024
Coloseum was awesome! - This was a great tour! Our guide was very informative and took us to all the secrets of the Coloseum. It was awesome!
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Mary_m
Aug 1, 2024
Excellet - Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The tour was amazing and highly recommended even if you are only in Rome for a brief visit.
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Ronald_h
Apr 19, 2024
Ancient Rome in a few hours - The guide , Paulo, was very good and knowledgable and great at interacting with everyone on the tour.
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Tao_w
Apr 19, 2024
10 Out Of 10 - I was not expecting to be blown away.. but the tour guide had me so engaged. I really would recommend. I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it alone. The knowledge of history she spoke about was fascinating .
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Caitlyn_i
Apr 18, 2024
Colosseum Small Group Tour - Paola was great! She was sooo knowledgeable and kept a very well paced and organized tour for the duration of the time we spent with her. I would recommend this tour and her to anyone visiting Rome. I would say, though, make sure you book a morning time. The first hour of our tour was great but after that it got quite busy!
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Michelle_m
Jul 25, 2024
Wonderful Colosseum tour! - Great tour to see Colosseum and Roman Forum! Guide was very informative.Length of time was perfect for the highlights,
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Wendy_h
Jun 9, 2024
A good hike but well worth it. - Very informative tour. Our guide Zohu had a wealth of knowledge and an obvious passion for the subject matter. Worth mentioning there were some points in the tour where we were held up by the sheer numbers of people at each site. Definitely bring your water and walking shoes it's a good hike but well worth it.
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Richard_p
Sep 16, 2024
No guid - Tour guide never showed. But we were given option to rebook, or get refund and tickets to do self tour. We opted for the self tour.
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9vpzxks86w
Jun 22, 2024
Not worth the price - The tour is absolutely not worth the price. Our guide Christina Heger was just not meant to be a guide. Everything felt like a chore for her, rushing during the whole tour, her explanations were vague and boring, saying things that everyone in the group didn’t fully understand and every question was responded with a complete different thing but an answer. Just felt zero like a service and more like she was doing all of us a favor. Please get guides that are passionate about the history and can manage properly a group.
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