View of the Interior of the Colosseum in Rome
guided tour on the arena floor of the colosseum
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Semi Private Colosseum Tour with Gladiator's Entrance and Special Arena Floor Access

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3h
English
Everyday
Several Departure Times

  • Be one of the few to enter the Colosseum through its ‘back door’ leading straight to the Arena Floor
  • See the Eternal City’s most iconic landmark from this awe-inspiring perspective
  • Feel what the gladiators felt when they entered the ancient world’s largest amphitheater
  • Catch a unique glimpse at the workings of the Colosseum’s underground ‘backstage’ from the partially reconstructed arena
  • Enjoy captivating commentary from a passionate local guide
  • Skip the Line Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Tour Description

What's Included

  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Privileged Colosseum Arena Access
  • Skip the Line for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Gratuities

Sites Visited

  • Colosseum including Gladiators Arena Stage
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill

Experience the immensity of Rome’s most iconic symbol on the City Wonders Express Colosseum Tour with privileged access to the Arena Floor through the recently opened ‘Gladiator’s Entrance’. On this tour, you’ll be able to slip through the Colosseum’s ‘back door’ without the lines, crowding and long security checks that characterize the main entrances to the Eternal City’s top sight.

Experience the Colosseum as a Gladiator

Feel the glory and majesty of Ancient Rome at the height of its power as you walk on the very same stones as those who came to fight here in gladiatorial combat, treading in their footsteps out onto a partial reconstruction of the arena floor, looking up at the tiered ruins that were once filled with the 50,000-80,000 spectators who held your fate in the balance.

Learn More with Our Expert Guides

You are sure to hear their echoes as your eyes scan the structure’s magnificence from below, and your mind is boggled by the engineering prowess of what was once the largest amphitheater in the world, all from a unique 360-degree perspective. You won’t be alone either, as a local expert guide steeps you in the archaeology and dramatic chronicles of the building’s purpose in a narrative beyond anything Hollywood has ever dreamt of.

See the Arena from Above and Below

Home to gladiatorial games, exotic staged hunts, theatrical executions and even mock sea-battles, this Colosseum tour explores the Arena Floor with its awe-inspiring panorama, up-close views of the underground ‘backstage’ where the spectacles were brought to life, and a look at where the Emperor’s box once stood, all special access areas that standard ticket holders don’t get to see.

Follow your guide up to the second level to see what the crowds saw, tracing the Colosseum’s circumference in an effort to understand what it must have been like when the stands were packed, the crowds were roaring and a gladiator’s destiny hung on their whims.

Marvel the Palatine Hill

No other itinerary allows you to see the Colosseum from its two most impressive above and below viewpoints, moreover after the tour you will follow your guide for Skip the Line Access to the Forum. Here you will be taken to the best vantage point. Once inside, you will also be able to hike to the top of the Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye look over the Forum and Circus Maximus.

The Colosseum has fascinated visitors throughout history, evoking images of fierce gladiators, roaring crowds, and wild animals springing from cages. For the first time, you can now access the awe-inspiring Arena Floor directly for a truly indelible imprint of the wonder that was Roman Civilization.


Important Notes

  • On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.

Cancelation Policy

This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

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