Experience the Colosseum like never before with VIP access and a small group tour. Explore the history of gladiators and ancient Rome, and discover the secrets of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Experience the Colosseum like never before with VIP access and a small group tour. Explore the history of gladiators and ancient Rome, and discover the secrets of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Colosseum - Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour with pre-reserved ticket access to the Colosseum via the Gladiators’ Gate. Our engaging storytelling guide will bring ancient history to life. Departing from our meeting point, you’ll receive personal headsets for optimal listening. This entrance allows you to access the center of the Arena, so have your…
- Colosseum - Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour with pre-reserved ticket access to the Colosseum via the Gladiators’ Gate. Our engaging storytelling guide will bring ancient history to life. Departing from our meeting point, you’ll receive personal headsets for optimal listening. This entrance allows you to access the center of the Arena, so have your camera ready to explore where gladiators and wild beasts once battled. Enter through the exclusive Gladiator’s Gate and seize the opportunity to step onto the Arena stage where gladiators fought!
Included areas of the Colosseum: 1st and 2nd levels, Arena floor.
Please note: the 3rd level and the Undergrounds are NOT included in this tour.
- Roman Forum - From this vantage point, visit the ring that overlooks the underground areas of the Colosseum. As you take in the breathtaking view, your guides will share their expertise on the history of Ancient Rome and the Colosseum. All guides are licensed and hold degrees in either Art History or Archaeology, enriching their explanations with fascinating anecdotes about the Colosseum, its spectators, the battles between wild beasts and gladiators, and the lives of the influential Emperors and politicians of the era.
- Palatine Hill - Continue your tour of Ancient Rome at Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s seven hills. Here, emperors and affluent families once built their homes to enjoy the magnificent view over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Your group will then descend Palatine Hill and wander among the ruins of the Roman Forum, an archaeological site that the guide will bring to life with more history and anecdotes about Ancient Rome. Our guides use overlay books and 3D images to show how each column, temple, and building appeared in its time. You’ll gain an understanding of what these ruins represented, connecting them to the key figures and events of Ancient Rome’s history.
At the conclusion of the tour, you’ll return to the starting point and can continue with the rest of your day from there.

- Official Professional Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
- Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Assistance from our Meeting Point
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Official Professional Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
- Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Assistance from our Meeting Point
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
VIP Colosseum sharing tour with access through the Gladiator’ Arch and to the Arena floor. Follow the footsteps of the Gladiators by accessing the Colosseum through the Gladiators’ Gate known as the Gate of the Deaths because the death gladiators were brought out after their combats in the roman times! Enjoy a great view of the Colosseum and the below…
VIP Colosseum sharing tour with access through the Gladiator’ Arch and to the Arena floor. Follow the footsteps of the Gladiators by accessing the Colosseum through the Gladiators’ Gate known as the Gate of the Deaths because the death gladiators were brought out after their combats in the roman times! Enjoy a great view of the Colosseum and the below dungeons from the restricted area of the Arena Floor. Your guide will guide you through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum and share with you many stories and secrets of the roman gladiators. emperors and senators. Your storytelling guide will use during the tour many visual aids to bring past Rome back to life! This tour includes the Colosseum with the restricted area of the Arena Floor, as well as the archaeological sites of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill! Its is a sharing tour in a small group with a dedicated friendly professional guide.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Most travelers can participate. Not wheelchair accessible. Please note that due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities.
- Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided.
- The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded.Â
- ID mandatory. Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions. Kindly note that late arrivals may not be guaranteed access.
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code.
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in.
- Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check. No visitor can avoid these checks.
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours.
- Near public transportation.
- Normal sized backpacks are permitted, huge backpacks will not be admitted. Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.