Colosseum Tour: Walk the Arena Floor Like a Gladiator

Walk in gladiators’ footsteps with our semi-private Colosseum tour. Exclusive access, expert guides, and ancient Roman landmarks await. Book your unforgettable journey today.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Immerse yourself in the essence of Ancient Rome with our comprehensive tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Our unique experience through the arena floor, reserved for just 10% of all the visitors, offering you a rare chance to venture into the restricted area of the Colosseum! Join our intimate group tour, limited to only 13 people, and delve into the Arena floor, where gladiators and animals awaited their contests. Guided by our licensed professionals, delve deep into the history and traditions of the Roman Empire as you explore the Colosseum’s First and Second Levels. Secure your spot now and relish this unparalleled opportunity!

  • Palatine Hill - Discover the wonders of the Palatine Hill, the highest of the seven hills upon which Rome was built. This archeological area is rich in history, offering an awe-inspiring glimpse into the past.

  • Roman Forum - In addition, you will also get the opportunity to explore the Roman Forum, which served as the center of public life, markets, and political and religious events. With our knowledgeable guide, you will gain insight into the ruins of the temples, buildings, and monuments of the Empire, and learn about the fascinating customs of the Romans.

What's Included
  • Access to Arena Floor
  • Entrance to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
  • Licensed Guide
  • Headsets
  • Semi private tour up to 12 People
Additional Information

Would you like to experience what it was like to live as an ancient Roman? If so, join us for an unforgettable experience! Through our exclusive Arena floor access, our expert guide will led you in a personalized experience for your group of up to 12 people. You’ll have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of gladiators and witness the site of some of their most epic battles. Accompanied by a licensed guide, you’ll be transported back in time to the days of Emperor Julius Caesar and Nero as you visit some of the most renowned landmarks in the world, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill. This incredible tour is both engaging and informative, making for an exceptional experience.

  • IMPORTANT• Please provide at the time of the booking ( on VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR platform ) the full names, with middle names, of all individuals participating in the tour exactly as they appear on their ID/passport (please for participants under 18 years old, include their ages next to their names). Failure to present a voucher containing the accurate names of all travelers at the ticket office before entry may result in denial of access to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
  • 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.
  • PLEASE REACH THE MEETING POINT 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SELECTED STARTING TIME
  • Infants (ages 0 - 4) are classified as such only if they are either carried in arms or in a stroller. If an infant walks during the tour, they will be considered a child and thus will be charged the full child fare.
Location
Fontana del Colosseo
From Colosseum metro station (Line B): Once you'll exit the Colosseo metro station, you will immediately see a green kiosk on your right. The Colosseum Fountain is located behind the green kiosk in Piazza del Colosseo. You'll find a coordinator with BIBBO TOURS SIGN ( yellow and blue).
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Donna_h
Aug 21, 2024
Wonderful tour - Fantastic tour with excellent explanation of the historic site. It was a little bit of walking but easy enough. Really enjoyed the tour and would recommend to my friends
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Emma_k
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing, amazing amazing.. - We booked our Colosseum tour with viator/bibbo tours and can’t recommend it enough… Communication leading upto the tour was amazing and Marcello AKA Matt Damon our tour guide was brilliant. Fabulous tour, and Marcello was incredible and so knowledgeable and also gave us some tips on wine/beer and the correct way to pronounce Italian words. The tour really made our day. We have had the best time thank you xx
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Dalari_a
Aug 6, 2024
Very informational and the guide was so friendly and knowledgeable! - Entering through the Colosseum floor was very neat, and I really enjoyed seeing the different entrance gates and learning about the various classes and what admission and seating was like back then for all of them.
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John_s
Aug 6, 2024
Awesome Tour! - Great tour! Guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and fun. Must see archeological sites of the Roman empire
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Jacqueline_b
Aug 1, 2024
A full experience...highly recommend - Marcello and Bibbotours were fantastic! Great communicators, thorough and truly made the experience complete. His knowledge of the history was second to none and his ability to bring the history to life was impressive. I would definitely recommend Marcello and Bibbo
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Camille_s
Jul 30, 2024
Good tour - The guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He took the time to explain everything in detail and answered all questions. Don’t forget to bring your passport/ID!
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Shalana_s
Jul 10, 2024
Amazing tour - We were a small group of six and our tour guide was phenomenal. She was very detailed. She waited to make sure the group was together. She was extremely informative and very patient and kind
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W9336qdjackier
Jul 1, 2024
Great! - A great tour - the guide was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. She answered all questions and didn't rush us through any sections. Thank you for such a good tour!
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Jp_b
Aug 5, 2024
Good thing the Colosseum was there to raise the grade. - Ok, the Colosseum is a “must do” but, in the end, this was simply a “skip the line” method. That wasn’t my intention. The tour was by rote, the presentation via iPad - when the real thing was right in front of us all - was surprising, unnecessarily amateur. It was a markup from the €24 pp to get in for the “full experience”. I appreciate the need to pay more for shorter notice, but we booked almost a month beforehand. Anyway, our group voted to abandon our guide 2/3 of the way through our tour. We then went at our own pace. All in all, if you need to do it, this is one way. There are others. Not trying to be malicious, just truthful. It could have easily, with minimal effort, been made better. In other news, I’m thinking of starting my own tour company…
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Phil_l
Jun 29, 2024
BEWARE! Details change once it becomes non-refundable! - BEWARE! The details of the tour will change once within the non-refundable 24 hour window. You will be messaged and told to meet even earlier than the time stated. You won't be able to get a refund (because you're now within the 24 hr window). Had I known the details, I would not have booked the tour due to timing conflicts. I asked for a refund, was denied. I reached out to Viator, they side with the tour guides and will not refund me. I didn't even go on the tour. I won't ever be using Viator again.
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