Colosseum Tour: Gladiator's Gate Experience

Experience exclusive priority access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a knowledgeable guide. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors and immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Also referred to as the Amphitheatrum, the Colosseum stands as the largest and most renowned relic of the ancient world.
    Designated a World Heritage Site in 1980, it consistently draws thousands of visitors eager to uncover the incredible tales and mysteries of one of the globe’s most iconic monuments.
    Guided by our expert…
What's Included
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance
  • Colosseum with Arena Access (Only if Option Selected)
  • Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide Clearly (only if the guided tour option selected)
  • Official Professional Guide and Passionate Storytelling (only if the guided tour option selected)
  • Assistance from the Office
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Additional Information

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors as your vivacious guide transports you back to the era of ancient Rome. If you choose the special access to the gladiator’s gate and Arena floor, you’ll feel like you’re a part of history as you explore one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
Explore the inside of one of the worlds greatest attractions…

Location
Largo Gaetana Agnesi
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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Alyson_m
Jan 22, 2026
Excellent time! - Amber was an amazing tour guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, patient, and so accommodating throughout the entire experience. She made everything seamless and enjoyable, and we learned so much. Highly recommend!
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Survm
Dec 18, 2025
A very great experience - Our guide Andy made the tour very interesting and lively, with enough stops for rests, taking photos, etc. The information was presented very knowledgeable and with a twist of fun, so it was a very great experience overall :)
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Natasha_n
Sep 16, 2025
Leonardo, the Great! - Our guide Leonardo (Leo) was excellent. He was highly knowledgeable about Roman history. However, what impressed me most was his patience with our group (a group of 20) wherein we had someone get sick, someone get lost and a couple people with mobility issues. He dealt with everything very politely and professionally. I enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.
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Gabriela_c
Nov 27, 2025
There are no bathrooms at... - There are no bathrooms at the Crown Travel office/headquarter where you check in half hour before tour. Outrageous! They send you to the Cafe next door.
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Luisr1194
Nov 3, 2025
Highly recommended! - All very well organized, no long waits despite the huge number of tourists. Our guide Royal, excellent
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Diyora_b
Nov 26, 2025
We were late to our tour... - We were late to our tour by 5 minutes and the group had already left. It was our fault and we should have been there on time, but the check in person at Crown Tours was unhelpful and rude and told us the only other option she could offer us is a private tour for 100 euros per person. I would say, make sure you get there on time, otherwise that is 80 euros down the drain. There is also no way for them to communicate with their tour guides apparently once they left.
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Gale_p
Aug 2, 2025
It was good, but not amazing - The tour company was very organized and timely, which was great considering the chaos around the Colosseum. But the guide wasn’t able to answer some basic questions from the group, and seemed like he was eager to get it over with. Glad we used a tour company because getting in on our own would have been confusing. I think we just got unlucky with our guide.
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Valerie_z
Oct 2, 2025
Don’t take this tour - Absolutely terrible! The guide spoke very quickly and was impossible to understand. He gave no time for questions and didn’t stop to give time to take pictures. He talked on and on and still said nothing. We should get our money back.
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Erica_s
Sep 24, 2025
Colosseum Tours are a Scam - This tour was extremely comprehenssive, in fairness. The tickets are a ripoff as the tour companies have bots to make sure no one else can get tickets. That adds about 75 eur per person to the cost.
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Emily_r
Aug 2, 2025
Advanced tickets bad idea - Our flight was delayed, our luggage was lost, and we missed our scheduled time. They absolutely would not let us reschedule for the same day nor refund our tickets. Family is very disappointed to miss out on the colosseum.
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From $40
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).