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Rome: Gladiator’s Gate and Arena Special Colosseum Access

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Enter the Colosseum without the wait through the Gladiator's Gate. Tour the amphitheater with your guide before visiting the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 5 days in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2-3.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Colosseum entrance ticket (full experience ticket 24 EUR)
    • 9 AM and 11:15 AM only (group of no more than 8)
    • 3:30 PM only (access to Roman Forum super sites)
    • Headset (groups over 6 people)
    • Local, English-speaking guide
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pick-up/drop off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Get special access to the arena floor.
  • Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate.
  • Continue your tour at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
  • 9 AM & 11:15 AM only: Join a small group of max 8 guests.
  • 3:30 PM only: Visit the incredible Roman Forum SUPER Sites.

Description

Stand in the spot where gladiators once clashed swords and battles raged before throngs of spectators as you visit the mighty Colosseum and get special access to the arena floor. Afterward, learn what daily life was like in ancient Rome as you walk in the footsteps of everyday citizens among the ruins of the Roman Forum.

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.

Spend a full hour exploring the rest of the Colosseum, from the ground floor up to the second tier, where you can see the Roman Forum from a distance before making your way across to Palatine Hill. You'll also get ahead of the crowds at this storied collection of ruins and listen to your guide rebuild ancient Rome from the ground up through captivating stories. Hear tales of war, politics, and betrayal, and get introduced to some of the ancient world's larger-than-life characters as you roam around the markets, roads, and temples where the empire's citizens once lived, played, and prayed.

If you choose the 3:30 pm 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.

9 AM & 11:15 AM tours only: Join a small group of maximum eight guests for an intimate and personalized journey through history.

3:30 PM tours only: Go beyond the ordinary at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill as you explore the magnificent SUPER Sites.

Good to know before you go
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is fully refundable up to 5 days prior to the event. Within 5 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
  • A government-issued ID or passport is required for all participants. Without an ID, security may deny entry to the monument. All guests, including children, must bring ID on tour day.
  • 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.
  • 3:30 PM only: Access to Roman Forum SUPER Site. Please note: this option DOES NOT include the Arena Floor
Meeting point

Colosseum Arena Floor and Roman Forum Express Tour

Colosseum & VIP Caesar's Palace SUPER Sites Tour

Small Group: Gladiator’s Gate & Arena Floor

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 5 days in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    15-99 years
  • Children
    2-14 years
  • Infants
    0-1 years
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