Privileged Entrance Arena Floor Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum
Walk out onto the Arena Floor through the Gate of Death
Enter the Colosseum through the back door entrance, avoiding lines and crowds. Then, enter the Gate of Death to step out onto the Colosseum Arena Floor, where ancient Roman gladiators fought to the death.
Included
What you get with this tour
Itinerary
What you will see on this tour
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- Colosseum Arena Floor
- Roman Forum
- Julius Caesar's Temple
- The Eternal Flame
- Vestal Virgin Atrium
- Arch of Constantine
- Senate House
- Basilica of Antoninus & Faustina
- Basilica of Maxentius & Constantine
- Arch of Titus
This guided Roman Colosseum and Forum tour not only includesskip the line access tickets, but you'll also use a different entrance from members of the general public. Go back in time on an authentic gladiator experience as you enter the reconstructed Arena Floorthrough the “Death Gate”. This tour lasts 2.5 hours and includes the following:
- A local English-speaking professional guide
- Skip the line Colosseum tickets
- Guided Tour of the Roman Forum
- A maximum group size of 15
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Colosseum Arena Floor Tickets
Avoid the crowds as you walk out onto the coolest restricted area of the Colosseum, not available to regular Colosseum ticket holders - the Arena Floor. Travel back in time as you trace the footsteps of gladiators. Visit the opening to the reconstructed trap door and let your imagination go wild, as your guide describes the types of wild animals that also once contributed to the Colosseum's popularity and significance in ancient Roman society.
Roman Colosseum History
After the Arena Floor, go on a journey to the Colosseum's first and second levels. See where Emperors sat and learn the rules of the gladiatorial games for both competitors and spectators. Learn why the ancient amphitheater was named the Colosseum and more. After spending a total of 1.5 hours inside of the Colosseum, begin your guided Roman Forum tour.
Guided Roman Forum Tour
This Colosseum Arena Floor tour includes Roman Forum tickets and a guided tour of the ruins inside. This area, also referred to as the "Ancient City", is a Roman archaeological site that was once the location of downtown Ancient Rome. Visit some of the most famous Roman Forum buildings, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, the Roman Senate House and more. Relive ancient history as you walk down the same roads taken by famous Roman Emperors and philosophers.
Climb Palatine Hill
When your Colosseum Arena Floor with Roman Forum tour concludes, you have free reign to wander around on your own. Climb the Palatine Hill and take in the views over Circus Maximus, relax in the Farnese Gardens, or simply perch on an ancient piece of marble and take in the beautiful surroundings. By the end of the tour, leave the Colosseum and forum with a camera full of incredible pictures of the Colosseum and a mind full of knowledge about life in ancient Roman.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to meet?
Green Souvenir Kiosk in front of the Colosseo metro stop - located just outside the lower level. A representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.
What to bring?
Archaeological sites are normally paved with rocky terrain so wear comfortable sneakers. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle for hot summer months.
Q: Does my tour still run if it rains?
A: The Roman Guy runs guided tours rain or shine. In cases of heavy rainfall, the Colosseum management may close the Arena Floor at the last minute for safety. We do our best to make alternate Arena Floor arrangements, but we cannot guarantee a substitute date. If your group is subject to closures by the Colosseum and does not get access to the Arena Floor, we still continue on a 2.5-hour tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. There is no refund given if the arena is closed for this tour.
Q: What if I'm not sure about my mobility?
A: If you have any doubts about your mobility, we strongly suggest you take a Private Colosseum Tour.
Q: What if the Arena Floor is Closed?
A: Sometimes the Colosseum closes down access to restricted areas with very little notice. This could be due to rain or some sort of repair going on. In this case, we will visit other areas and the tour will run with the same duration. Sorry, but we do not offer a refund if the Arena Floor is closed.
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120 total reviews
Leave a reviewCasey D.
Great tour with Alessandro
We went to Italy for our honeymoon and ended in Rome. We wanted an authentic Colosseum tour and after some research found Roman Guy and liked that it was 2.5 hours and had strong previous reviews. Things we appreciated and liked: - Upon booking, we got email confirmation with very detailed instructions. NOTE: the location was hard for us to search in google maps because we had no city WiFi but upon asking the info desk, they knew immediately where to go and pointed us in the right direction! - Everything the tour said it would offer, it offered, and more. I don’t know if it was the smaller size of our group or the fact that our group was super interested in everything, but Alessandro took us to see one of the more amazing views we’ve had in any city. - We did get a special entrance upon entering the Colosseum. There was another group also entering so we did have to wait a tad, but it was obvious it wasn’t anyone’s fault...security was monitoring capacity counts. Honestly, there’s not a whole lot to say about what we didn’t like! The tour was personal, Alessandro was super knowledgeable and forthcoming about the heat - it was pushing 95 degrees F when our tour was a half hour in (4:00pm) and he guided us to ALL the fountains during the tour, and he took the time to answer any questions we had. We noticed other tour guides would lead a group to a point then say, “I’m going to stay here, but you can go look around. Just come back in a couple minutes”. Alessandro was genuinely interested in us learning and getting a great experience. Def would def again when we go back, either Rome or another city. Thanks !!
Jeanne B.
Great tour with Donate
What a wonderful afternoon spent with Donate. She was such a joy and we learned lots about the area. This tour includes lots of walking and stairs so just be prepared. Another great tour with The Roman Guy.
Sabrina
Colosseum tour w/Amanda
Amanda was great! She was very knowledgeable on where and how to get us in to avoid the lines. She had so much information on the Colosseum and and the Roman Forum, and told us numerous 'behind the scene' and little known stories of each area. Found us shade during the brutal July day. Wonderful tour and very organized company.
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