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

Step onto the arena floor like a gladiator when you take this exclusive tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Your friendly professional guide will take you and your small group through the special gladiator gate entrance to stand directly on the arena floor. Here, you will get to feel what it’s like to look up at the stadium the way…

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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J3542frsteved
Sep 13, 2025
Great Tour. Lots of history. - I came away very happy that we chose to do this tour rather than just visit the Colloseum and Forum on our own. Our guide did a great job of adding color to the history and of taking us to each of the key vantage points. Even with unseasonal heavy rain, the tour was great. One lesson learned: there are more ruins across the street from the Forum that are connected by a tunnel. Our guide attempted to give directions to the tunnel, but I didn't quite catch the route or understand what it led to, and we exited to the street. When we tried to reenter on the other side, we were told that reentry is not permitted. We didn't see any signs, so if you really want to see all of the archeological sites, make sure to get good directions on how to cross under the street.
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W5752ldangelag
Sep 12, 2025
Our guide, "Mitch" was the BEST - Our guide, Mircea, "Mitch" was the most informed and engaging tour guide I have ever had. He was informed, and also very concerned with his guests well being. Walking through an ancient ruins area isn't easy for everyone yet along keep up with your itinerary you want to cover. We had one wo.an who needed to take a break and Mitch carefully handled her needs while never letting the group drop behind in our time frame. I highly recommend not only this particular tour but Mitch/Mircea. Thank you!!
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Kathy
Sep 11, 2025
Great tour - We had an amazing tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. It was a group of five of us and we used whisper headphones so we were able to hear at all times. The day was unmercifully hot, but she made sure we had access to water throughout. Well worth it!
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Brent_r
Sep 11, 2025
Angela, our Roman... - Angela, our Roman Vacations Guide, was amazing! Very informative, accommodating and a great sense of humor! Everything you’d want in a guide for an iconic location! Highest recommendation!
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S8186vxrachelp
Sep 9, 2025
Great experience - Great experience. Very knowledgeable guide who answered all our questions. Good mix of detail and background information. Would highly recommend.
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247shaynaf
Sep 8, 2025
The Best Tour of My Life! - Mircea was the best guide I've had in my ENTIRE life. He truly is wonderful. We had him on a tour last Friday and he brought to life what Ancient Rome was like not only in the Forum but in the Colosseum as well. One question we asked he would answer in so much detail. He was also hilarious, and made learning about history so incredibly fun. Every single person should book with him. -The Texans
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Janine_g
Sep 8, 2025
Explore Colosseum with Angela - Take water, wear good walking shoes and take lots if photos. Our guide Angela was great. We had a small group and Angela gave plenty of time to see and take photos. She has excellent knowledge and answered questions well. Thankyou for a fabulous tour
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Mburns68
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour - you won’t regret it - Angela was amazing! American living in Italy - really had the inside scoop on everything. Loved her explanation of the structures, history and culture of Rome. Really loved going to the Colosseum floor. Great experience!!
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Mmb272017
Sep 13, 2025
Looking back to a very different world - It was good to be able to learn about the history and to be visiting such a well preserved building. The arena floor was amazing.
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Climber650746
Sep 6, 2025
Not great - the guide was not good - The guide was rude and very impersonal -& very burnt out on his job - I think he should get another one ! my son tried asking a couple of questions and he told he would answer later and never did It was a small group of 7 and everyone thought the same The office where u meet is tiny and so had to stand in the street - hot n humid waiting It was ok but I wouldn’t go again with this company
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).