Colosseum Gladiator's Gate: Roman Forum Walking Tour

Experience the Colosseum like a gladiator with a special access tour. Skip the line, enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, and explore the arena floor. Discover the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on this immersive journey through ancient Rome.

Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Meet your guide near the formidable hulk of the Colosseum, the gigantic arena that drew Romans of all walks of life to watch violent fights between gladiators and beasts. Bypass the crowds and head straight inside, entering the Colosseum through a special gate once used by gladiators themselves. Walk right onto the arena floor—an area…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Time at leisure in the Roman Forum after the tour ends (unless taking the Super Sites guided tour)
  • Small group of 16 guests maximum
  • 3:30 PM only: Access to Roman Forum SUPER Sites
  • 9 AM and 11:15 AM start times only: Small group of max 8 guests
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Headset (groups over 6 people)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information

Get a gladiator’s view of the Colosseum, then explore the Roman Forum on a walking tour through the heart of ancient Rome. With special access ticket, you’ll enter the arena via the Gladiator’s Gate, stand where gladiators once fought, hear tales of ruthless crowds and emperors, then explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels with your guide….

Location
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72
Via delle Terme di Tito
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè). Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi.
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.

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Elizabeth
Sep 13, 2024
Would definitely recommend this tour! - Doriana was fabulous and a wealth of information. With her degree in Archaeology, she shared so many interesting details.
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Monica_m
Sep 4, 2024
Aug2024 - Enjoy the tour. Our guide was right on top of all questions with his knowledge. Learned more than I thought.
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Elaine_e
Sep 4, 2024
Highly recommend Emily as your Guide!! - Emily was a fantastic guide. Great information, very clear and ensured group knew what to do, where to go and kept the group together. We got caught in a very heavy down pour entering the archeological site and had cover, thank goodness, she kept everyone informed of status from security. Once it was determined the site was going to be closed, she let us know where to get a taxi. As we were all rushing out while the rain subsided, we didn't get a chance to give her a tip, which would have been well deserved...we feel terrible about that as she definitely deserved a nice one! Please give a big bonus to Emily!!
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David_a
Sep 3, 2024
Have to See it to Believe it - The size and grandness of the Colosseum took me by surprise. It was beautiful. Our guide was an expert who kept it exciting with stories and fun facts and trivia. Never a boring moment. Skip the lines is worth it for sure!!!
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Dana_m
Sep 3, 2024
Solid experience - Very informative and detailed tour. Our tour guide was clearly very knowledgeable and interesting. He presented the information and asked us great questions.
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Stephen_h
Aug 27, 2024
A Great, must do tour - Best trip/tour we had while in Rome. Amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable, informative and understandable, a must see/do
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Nolan_b
Aug 18, 2024
Fantastic - Tour guide was awesome. He was smart and so easy to understand. Make the adventure that much better.
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Michael_b
Aug 16, 2024
Great tour - Great guide and experience. Just Be prepared for 3 full hours. There was plenty of free water refill options along the tour.
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Michael_l
Sep 3, 2024
Gladiator Gate - It was a good tour. Very informative and interesting. Guide was knowledgeable. It was hot and crowded which is nobody's fault.
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869melodyg
Sep 13, 2024
We had none. Trains on strike. Could not get there. - We did not get to go to Gladiators gate. The trains were on strike here. We were stuck and could not make it into Rome. No taxis available. They
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).