Private Colosseum Arena Tour: Exclusive Access with Roman Forum Entry

Get exclusive access to the Colosseum’s Arena and experience the thrill of being a gladiator or a spectator. Skip the line and explore the ancient world with a private tour and access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza del Colosseo - Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a privileged backdoor entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, skipping the long queues. Get ready to enjoy the Colosseum from a very unique perspective.
  • Colosseum - Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria—. Feel like a Gladiator and journey back to the days of the Roman Empire with a professional archeologist.

Marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering and learn about the innovative techniques used to build it. Discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction and hear about the bloody games that took place within it.

After your official tour ends you can stay inside the Colosseum as long as you wish. Then you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).

  • Roman Forum - OPTIONALLY, you can have a short break inside the Colosseum to further explore on your own, then join the guide again to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking.

Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome.

Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.
Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.

  • Palatine Hill - Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
    From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird’s eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
What's Included
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Sterilized headsets
  • One mask per person if required
  • Full on-site assistance
  • Use of sanitizing gel
  • Live professional archeologist guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (€24 per person)
  • Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Additional Information

Would you prefer to witness or take part in the action? Get special access to the Colosseum’s Arena, which is a privilege not extended to regular ticket holders, via a hidden entrance.

Bypass the line at the most visited monument in the world with an archeologist. Step back in time on this private tour and delve into its rich history and stunning architecture. Plunge into a bygone era of gruesome games, Gladiator conflicts, and displays of dominance.

Utilize your ticket to gain admission to the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, either independently or optionally with a guided tour.

  • You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
  • 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.
  • Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
  • Pets are not permitted
  • 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 be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
  • Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21
Piazza del Colosseo
Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time. Note that there is also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs.
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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Bobinogs1
Sep 22, 2023
Colosseum Arena Express Guided Tour - Francesca our Tour Guide was fantastic, so much knowledge about the Colosseum. She was bright and bubbly and made it fun. Appreciated her folder with photos and illustrations to enhance her explanation of various things we saw etc. She also accompanied us into the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill and explained briefly about that. We had no wait time and went straight through despite the long lines. All very organised by this Company - meeting place was clear. Also found the ear pieces very good and we were all able to hear Francesca clearly. A small group of 14 was definitely the best way to go.
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Juliagd9844xc
Jun 13, 2022
Amazing tour with the best guide I can think of! - We had a wonderful experience with Touriks and our guide Susi from A to Z. We came to the Touriks office in Rome because we were looking for a short-termed private tour in German. They were extremely helpful and managed to organize the tour we wanted for the next morning. Susi, our Austrian tour guide, met us in front of the colosseum and took us around for a 75 minutes tour. She was simply amazing! She was competent, kind, funny and so much fun to be with. Plus she has a wonderful way to engage the kids, who in our case really loved her and clung to her lips (they are 8 and 6 yes old). We all had a great time and highly recommend this private experience over a larger group, esp. when traveling with smaller kids.
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