--- title: "Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 4175 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 121 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/gladiator-s-gate-special-access-colosseum-tour-with-arena-floor/ --- # Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor **Guidekin's take:** 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 €62 per person, but it is a proper walking tour with no stroller or wheelchair access. In our comparison: #121 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour meets at Via delle Terme di… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €87 · private from €335 - 22 start times: between 08:30 and 16:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €54: ages 2 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person for the Colosseum Express Tour option; other options up to €335 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 4175 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Walks - Italy & Spain - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €87 · private from €335 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 22 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.69 from 4175 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3852 of 4175. - 5 stars: 3573 (86%) - 4 stars: 279 (7%) - 3 stars: 116 (3%) - 2 stars: 41 (1%) - 1 star: 166 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge; a recurring complaint is missing arena access that travellers say they booked. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations that put the Colosseum and surrounding ruins in historical context - Guides use stories and humour and welcome questions - Guides help groups navigate the crowds at the sites - Stops for shade and water during hot weather **Complaints:** - Some accessed the arena floor, while others say their booked floor access was missing - Some find the group easily, while others report confusing meeting details and missed tours - Incorrect names on tickets have led to refused entry - Walking in the heat and climbing stairs can be demanding Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-14 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Express Tour | €59 / person | English | Colosseum & Forum Tickets: Enjoy a guided Colosseum tour with Forum ticket (self-guided). The tour DOES NOT include Arena Floor. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | | Arena Express Tour | €63 / person | English | Arena,Forum & Palatine Terrace: Guided tour of Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Terrace. DOES NOT include upper levels of Colosseum & Palatine Hill. Duration: 2 hours | | Group Tour - Gladiator's Gate | €87 / person | English | Colosseum, Arena Floor & Forum: Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in a small group. Duration: 3 hours | | Colosseum & SUPER Sites Tour | €119 / person | English | Colosseum, Forum & SUPER sites: Experience Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill SUPER Sites guided tour. This tour DOES NOT include Arena Floor. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | | Private Tour- Gladiator's Gate | €335 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Colosseum & Arena tour: Enjoy a Colosseum private guided tour, including Gladiator's Gate & Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Duration: 3 hours | ## 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 35m; admission included) - 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... 2. **If option with the guided Roman Forum selected: The adventure continues at th...** (40m; admission included) - 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... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 22 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLXJaJrdhLxMRXvs6DJ5TvhI Ends: Colosseum/Roman Forum ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #121 of 132** | €62 | 3h | 4.69 (4175) | varies by option | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #121 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/gladiator-s-gate-special-access-colosseum-tour-with-arena-floor/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md