Colosseum Tour: Explore Ancient Gladiator History

Experience the thrill of ancient Rome with an exclusive Colosseum Arena Tour. Explore the historic site with an archaeologist, and choose to be a spectator or a gladiator. Skip the queue and delve into the world of gladiator fights and Roman power.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Piazza del Colosseo - Meet the archaeologist guide outside the Colosseum for a brief introduction to the area. Enter through a special backdoor and gain exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena. Avoid long ticket lines with this tour, which includes Colosseum admission.
  • Colosseum - Once inside, step onto the Arena floor through…
What's Included
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Live professional archeologist guide
  • Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
  • One mask per person if required
  • Use of sanitizing gel during the tour
  • Full on-site assistance
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum.
Save time waiting in lines with this tour that includes admission into the world’s most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with a small group of a maximum of 25 participants. Immerse yourself into an…

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 30 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.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth
Apr 10, 2025
Epic Walk Through Ancient Rome - Ancient Rome Comes Alive! - This tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Rome! The Colosseum was awe-inspiring, but Palatine Hill and the Forum added so much context and depth. I loved learning about the emperors, daily Roman life, and the rise and fall of the empire while standing in the very heart of it all. The small group size was great, everything ran on time, and we had plenty of opportunities for photos and questions. Our guide had a great balance of historical depth and engaging storytelling, making it easy to imagine what life was like back then. Whether you’re a history buff or just want to experience the soul of ancient Rome, this tour is worth every second. Easily one of the highlights of our trip!
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Charette_d
Mar 17, 2025
A great history of the area - Excellent tour. This was not my first visit, but I learned so much more than before. Phillipe was a treasure trove of information. We were overwhelmed with interesting facts and a thorough history of the area. It was fascinating! Would definitely recommend!
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Travelergirl4271
Mar 14, 2025
Very informative! - Our guide was excellent and very informative throughout the tour. The Colosseum was amazing. The only downside was it was one of the few rainy days of Rome. But it was still a great experience! Highly recommend!!
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Megan_l
Feb 2, 2025
Excellent tour - Terrific tour! 5 stars all the way! Elena was a wonderful guide. Extremely engaging and kind. She gave us plenty of time to get photos and had a lot of great stories to tell about the artifacts. We will recommend this tour to all of our friends. **Tip arrive at least 15mins early as it can be a little tricky to find the group as it is crowded. We met near the Metro in case you want to take that route, but we arrived by taxi, but you need to climb downstairs to get to the meeting point.
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Jessica_n
Jan 9, 2025
We did just the Colosseum... - We did just the Colosseum part of the tour (not the Forum) and it was a great way to learn a bit about the Colosseum and the history. I think 1 hour is enough unless you are really into it. We saw the main level and walked up to the second level as well. Our guide was great and we all enjoyed it, including our teenage sons.
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Jeffdq8709ke
Nov 25, 2024
Fantastic! - Francesca did a great job! Clear explanation. This was the ultimate excursion to see everything!! Highly recommended
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Kayleigh_s
Oct 25, 2024
Amazing guide - Tour was amazing, our guide was very knowledgeable and amusing. My 8 year old loved this tour and so did I. Well worth booking
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Nicola_c
Oct 16, 2024
Great guide, Great tour - Bongden, our tour guide, (l apologize for spelling his name wrong) was excellent, he's knowledge and the way he explained it, was great, my wife and I really enjoyed the tour, It made the Colosseum experience so much easier to understand
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Joanne_g
Oct 16, 2024
Very enjoyable Ancient Rome experience - Our tour guide Borden was sensational! engaging, entertaining and above all very informative. We loved that we could have the guided tour of the Colloseum, but then take our own time to see more, not just at the Colloseum but also the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
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Danm
Oct 9, 2024
Great Walking Tour - Great walking tour and spread out enough so crowd did not impact. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered questions. Forum and Coliseum are amazing as is the history and we are glad we visited. Design elements form the Coliseum are still used in today's stadiums. The preservation techniques were conducive to understanding and viewing the artifacts.
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From $101
up to 14 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).