Colosseum Tour: Explore Ancient Rome's Heart

Experience the VIP Access Colosseum Arena Tour and enter the Gate of Death in history’s most notorious stadium. Book now for an unforgettable journey through Rome’s eternal city!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Enter the Colosseum through the historic Porta Libitinaria, also known as the Gate of Death. From this point, step onto the Arena floor at the heart of the amphitheatre. Follow the paths once trodden by Roman gladiators as an expert guide shares their stories and explains the events that unfolded within the Colosseum’s walls.
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What's Included
  • Colosseum entry ticket and reservation fee (€20 value)
  • Priority access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum (if option selected)
  • Arena Floor access available for selected options
  • Guided group tour led by a licensed local expert
  • Headphones so you don’t miss a word
  • Marvel at the Colosseum from a unique vantage point
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through Ancient Rome with a small-group tour guided by a licensed expert, visiting the Colosseum and Arena, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Enjoy fast-track access and delve into the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks in just three engaging hours, free from crowds and long waits.
Start your adventure inside the Colosseum, where…

Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
You will find us at the Arch of Constantine holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
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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Oliver_p
Oct 3, 2025
Great tour, amazing guide! - It was a very informative and interesting tour, our guide Tsion was amazing, would definitely recommend!
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Marilyn_w
Oct 19, 2024
Very knowledgeable guide.... - Very knowledgeable guide. We have been to Rome 3 times and this is the first time on a tour at the Colosseum, we are very glad we did it.
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Tanya_h
Sep 26, 2024
Thorough and most informative - Extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Fascinating insights. Learned a lot of history in a relative short time period. Highly recommend this tour if you are visiting.
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Marie_p
Sep 24, 2024
Would HIGHLY recommend! - Very easy to meet up with our guide who was friendly and informative. Although it was a very warm day, she moved us along nicely covering all the interesting highlights of the tour. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about the Colosseum and area. Very impressed!
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Penelope_b
Aug 16, 2024
Fabulous tour with an amazing tour guide - Our tour guide Felicity was AMAZING she was soooo knowledgeable she was fun, Enthusiastic and made our tour very rememerable.
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Stephen_g
Jun 30, 2024
Good Experience! - The most memorable parts of the experience was the explanations of the different historical structures, and the guide’s historical knowledge that she shared frequently. The guide, Susanna, was very thoughtful and attentive.
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Graham_m
Jun 26, 2024
Great Tour, Great Guide - Great tour, great guide. Would highly recommend. Extremely hot, but opportunities to fill water bottles and use toilets throughout. 10/10.
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Vincent_y
Jun 19, 2024
Good Value - Very hot day bring a small umbrella to at least a visor. Andy was a great tour guide very knowledgeable.
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Justin_h
Jun 18, 2024
Valentina was very good... - Valentina was very good once we found the group. Once we did, skipped the lines and saw the features
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Daniele_f
Jun 30, 2024
MY parents got there a... - MY parents got there a little late, the staff told them to go to the gate to try and find the tour. Then the other staff at the gate wouldn’t let them in so they were turned away and didn’t make the tour.
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From $77
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).