Colosseum Tour: Gladiator Arena and Ancient Rome

Step onto the arena floor like a gladiator on this exclusive Colosseum tour. Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a professional guide and learn about the daily lives of gladiators and the emperors who hosted the games.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Roman Forum - Take in the oldest part of Rome when you visit the Roman Forum to see the government buildings, temples and ancient roads that were home to daily life in Ancient Rome. Pass by the senate house, the temple of the Vestal Virgins and the Temple of Julius Caesar where his ashes were laid to rest. Walk on the road built by Emperor Augustus and marvel at the beautiful ruins that can still be seen today.
What's Included
  • Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Access to Arena floor
  • Expert Certified Guide
  • Headsets for groups when appropriate
What's Not Included
  • Transport to/from meeting point.
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of stepping onto the arena floor like a gladiator with this exclusive tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. A friendly and professional guide will lead your small group through the special gladiator gate entrance, allowing you to stand directly on the arena floor. Here, you can imagine the perspective of gladiators…

Location
Via dei SS. Quattro, 81
Via dei SS. Quattro
Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, 81 Roma RM 00184.. Look for the white Roman Vacations flag with the lion head on it.
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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Aron_a
May 9, 2026
Above Ground - We absolutely loved the vibe of our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and very nice. The group size was perfect. I would, however, recommend that with the amount of money we all pay for our tours, that the tour guide wear clean clothes and not look like he rolled out of bed moments before the start of the tour.
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Sarah_k
May 8, 2026
Book this tour - Easy to find meeting spot- our guide was AMAZING and so knowledgeable. Loved the small group setting.
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Jennifer_r
May 8, 2026
Worth the money. - Why not take a tour and learn about the history of what you are seeing. Small group is nice because there is a lot of walking/stairs and bigger groups tend to take more time as some have to “catch up”.
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Michele_j
May 6, 2026
Our Guide, Benjamin was... - Our Guide, Benjamin was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was both interesting and entertaining. There were lots of steps so make sure you wear good shoes. Thank you Benjamin for the very enlightening experience!
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Cynthia_w
May 5, 2026
Very informative tour. ... - Very informative tour. He was patient with everyone and answered all our questions. Seen alot. Would recommend this tour.
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Greg_p
May 3, 2026
The tour was fantastic... - The tour was fantastic and very informative but it was a little strenuous in some places. The tour guide was very helpful.
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Lisa_t
May 2, 2026
Great tour! - The tour covered the living quarters on the hill, the forum and colosseum. It was very well done and our guide did an amazing job giving us relevant details as well as answering questions. All three areas were very crowded, so it was no small task to keep the group moving and together, which he did very well. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Davidpd8366bz
Apr 30, 2026
A Perfect Pick - This was an excellent choice for our first visit to the Colosseum. I can't imagine any tour guide having a greater depth and breadth of knowledge and experience than Tiberio. We really appreciated his descriptions of the important history, rituals, architecture, and engineering aspects of the Colosseum and Forum. The crowds at the site can be overwhelming, and choosing the Small Group Tour is highly recommended.
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Zafer_t
Apr 29, 2026
Thank you Angela - Angela was very enthusiastic about the tour and made it fun. She didn’t make me feel rushed, was open to questions, and was knowledgeable about the history.
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Thomas_b
May 11, 2026
Thanks Tiberio! - I’ll start by saying our instructor, Tiberio, was amazing and we would give him an 11/10. He was funny, knowledgeable and you can tell he’s very passionate about what he does. This rating has nothing to do with him. We docked a star because we originally paid for the Arena tour, but right before our trip, the touring company reached out to us to let us know they couldn’t get us access to the Arena. I compared pricing to other tours and we paid a lot more for our tickets (probably because the arena tour was supposed to be included). So, we were pretty disappointed we missed out on that part of the tour. The company did give us the option for a full refund but most of the time slots were already booked since we were supposed to leave for our trip in a few days. Overall the tour was amazing, it was just this little hiccup that was disappointing.
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From $61
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).