Colosseum VIP Small Group Tour: A deep dive into history and gladiator combat

Experience a deep dive into history and gladiator combat on our VIP small group tour of the Colosseum. Skip the lines, learn about the legends, and explore the iconic structures with our experienced guides.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Discover the captivating tales of renowned gladiators, intense games, and imperial executions. From senators to commoners, everyone visited the Colosseum, and now you can too, to uncover all its secrets. Your guide’s narratives will vividly animate the entire site before your eyes!
    *Please note that the tour will commence with either…
What's Included
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Licensed, historian guide
  • Small-Group, personalised experience
  • Headphones available
What's Not Included
  • Access to the arena floor is not included
  • Colosseum Secrets Walking Tour does not include entry to the Colosseum or Roman Forum.
Additional Information

Looking to explore Ancient Rome affordably? This highly-rated small-group tour offers an ideal way to delve into the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with ease and depth. Featuring fast-track entry, a licensed guide, and a small group setting, participants will enjoy a more enriching and personal historical experience in just 3 hours.
The tour…

Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
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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Kara_h
Jun 23, 2025
History comes to life with a great guide! - Our guide Paulo was amazing! Not only did we get the history of the Colosseum from a true expert, but he made history come alive complete with gladiator training for our son. Great tour!
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Richard_r
Sep 25, 2024
Awesome Tour - Selene was the best part of the tour. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour perfect. She explained everything from an archeological perspective which made it very informative.
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Duane_v
Aug 1, 2024
I enjoyed not only seeing... - I enjoyed not only seeing parts of history that others can’t, but also learning the history in depth. It gave the ruins more symbolism.
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Natalie_n
Apr 28, 2024
Brilliant tour! - Went on the VIP small group tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum last week with Andrea! Absolutely loved the tour - Andrea’s knowledge was amazing having a PHD in archeology with a special interest in the late Roman Empire and early Christianity. Having just arrived in Italy from Australia with barely any sleep in the preceding 48hrs, he made what might have been a difficult day into one we won’t forget! Thank you!
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Aparna_k
Apr 1, 2024
Felicity was the best tour guide ever …….. - Felicity was an amazing tour guide !! Presented so much information in such an interesting and entertaining way ….. even my 12 and 14 yo kids were fascinated ( and that is no easy task) ! Enjoyed our tour so much. Definately the best tour we have done on our almost 2 week Italy trip ! Well worth the splurge to do a small group tour and buy tickets to go to the arena level.
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Mcguire_b
Nov 23, 2023
Felicity is one of the best guides in Rome! - Had an amazing experience with our guide, was the perfect balance between wit/personality and history making the tour of three sites really easy to digest and a super pleasant experience. 10/10 recommend!
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Catherine_s
Nov 3, 2023
Worth Every Penny - Paulo was such a lovely, friendly guide. The depth of his knowledge was phenomenal and he made it all so fun and interesting. A must tour for anyone visiting Rome.
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Jeremy_c
Sep 18, 2025
When in Rome…. - Paulina was wonderful and patient with my mom and I. If you have an opportunity to spend time with this brilliant guide, I recommend! Keep it up, Pauline! This tour does not include the coliseum floor!
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Kelly_o
May 27, 2024
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I will say that there are too many tours going through - seeing the colosseum in real life! Disappointed that are excursion itinerary was changed 3 days before we were to go on our tour.
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Stijn_g
Jun 25, 2023
Niceee - Colloseum was awesome and guide had some good stories. Forum Romano was a little bit long because of the heat
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).