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Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Chosen for arena entry at a sane price: you walk in through the Gladiator's Gate onto the floor itself, in a group small enough that the guide rarely needs a microphone. The entry ticket and the Forum walk are included at €59 per person, but it is a proper walking tour with no stroller or wheelchair access.

From the guide

Get a gladiator’s view of the Colosseum, then explore the Roman Forum on a walking tour through the heart of ancient Rome. With special access ticket, you'll enter the arena via the Gladiator’s Gate, stand where gladiators once fought, hear tales of ruthless crowds and emperors, then explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a tour of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with even more stories that bring the ruins to life.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 5 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Colosseum Express Tour

from €59 / person
Guide: English

Colosseum & Forum Tickets: Enjoy a guided Colosseum tour with Forum ticket (self-guided). The tour DOES NOT include Arena Floor.

What this option includes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Arena Express Tour

from €63 / person
Guide: English

Arena,Forum & Palatine Terrace: Guided tour of Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Terrace. DOES NOT include upper levels of Colosseum & Palatine Hill.

What this option includes

Duration: 2 hours

Group Tour - Gladiator's Gate

from €109 / person
Guide: English

Colosseum, Arena Floor & Forum: Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in a small group.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours

Colosseum & SUPER Sites Tour

from €119 / person
Guide: English

Colosseum, Forum & SUPER sites: Experience Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill SUPER Sites guided tour. This tour DOES NOT include Arena Floor.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Private Tour- Gladiator's Gate

from €335 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Colosseum & Arena tour: Enjoy a Colosseum private guided tour, including Gladiator's Gate & Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 22 start times between 08:30 and 16:30
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, with 22 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 depending on the date. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Small group of 16 guests maximum
Gladiator’s Gate tour option : Special access to Colosseum Arena Floor
Colosseum & SUPER Sites option: Access to Roman Forum SUPER Sites
Colosseum entrance ticket (Full Experience Ticket €24)
Headset (groups over 6 people)
Ticket for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Itinerary

Colosseum Stop 1
Meet your guide near the formidable hulk of the Colosseum, the gigantic arena that drew Romans of all walks of life to watch violent fights between gladiators and beasts. Bypass the crowds and head straight inside, entering the Colosseum through a special gate once used by gladiators themselves. Walk right onto the arena floor—an area not usually accessible to the public—and learn about the harrowing events that took place here for entertainment's sake centuries ago. If you want to enter through the legendary Gladiator's Gate and walk directly onto the arena floor, select the Gladiator's Gate Group Tour option at time of booking. Short on time? The Arena Express option offers a streamlined experience with a guided tour of the Colosseum arena floor and the Roman Forum. While the Colosseum Express option includes a guided tour of the Colosseum's first and second tiers (no arena floor) and the flexibility to explore the Forum on your own afterward.
1h 35m
Admission included
If option with the guided Roman Forum selected: The adventure continues at th... Stop 2
If option with the guided Roman Forum selected: The adventure continues at the Roman Forum. You’ll appreciate having a historian as a guide here. As you wander the streets, they can make sense of the ruins for you, pointing out the subtle differences that reveal whether the structure is a moneylender’s shop, public bath, or any number of common ancient structures. Learn what life was like in the days of Caesar, Nero, and Hadrian, and how Roman society functioned.
40 min
Admission included
Palatine Hill Stop 3
Finally, climb the hill to see the palaces of Palatine Hill, built on the grounds where Romulus and Remus were discovered by the she-wolf in the legend of Rome’s founding. After an incredible day of making ancient history come to life, you’ll part from your group feeling more in touch with the beautiful ruins of Rome. If you choose the Colosseum & SUPER Sites tour when booking, your Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tour (which will take place before your Colosseum visit) includes access to the SUPER Sites. Normally off-limits to visitors with standard access tickets, these are some of the most breathtakingly beautiful ancient ruins in all of Rome. One highlight is the Casa di Augusto, the house of Caesar Augustus, with vibrant frescoes that rival those in Pompeii.
45 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

This tour meets at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè). Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park. Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi.

End point

Colosseum/Roman Forum

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID. The Colosseum requires all guests (including children) to present government ID at the time of entry. Therefore any guest that does not submit their name in advance of the tour, or who does not bring their ID to the meeting point, will be refused participation without refund. Name corrections are possible up to 7 days before the visit. After this, changes may not be possible.
  • The Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour.
  • Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
  • Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

3+ daysFull refund
0-3 daysNo refund
From € 59 / person