Walk through the Gladiator's entrance into the Colosseum, and directly onto the partially reconstructed Arena floor. Skip the line and marvel at ancient Rome's most iconic monument.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator's entrance
- Experience walking onto the Colosseum Arena floor
- Skip the long ticket lines
Full description
Join this special access Colosseum arena tour where you will experience the wonder of the monument from an amazing vantage point on the Arena floor. Standing on the floor you will have an amazing view of the arena as a whole and get a closer look at the ruins of the underground tunnels which housed the various wild animals which would be brought up for battle.
Following a brief introduction from the outside of the Colosseum, your professional guide will then take you on an exciting journey through the history of this magnificent monument. Learn about its design and creation, the variety of battles which took place here and who had the best seats in the house, all whilst reliving the experience of the gladiators from this exclusive perspective.
Your tour guide will then take you through the rest of the monument, bringing to life ruins around you, with stories of political drama and intrigue as well as daily life in ancient Rome, as you visit the first and second levels.
What could be more unforgettable than entering ancient Rome’s most majestic monument through the special gladiator’s gate, taking you directly onto the arena floor. Be the envy of the thousands of other visitors looking down on you from the crowds above!
Includes
- Admission tickets and reservation fees
- Skip the long ticket lines
- Professional tour guide
- Access to the Colosseum underground
- Food and beverages
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The Colosseum Arena Floor is a restricted area, visitors must provide their full name, date of birth, and a valid ID upon entry to the monument.
- Children with reduced price tickets for those aged 2 to 17 years old will also be required to show ID.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions.
