Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor
3 hours
Max 16
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of gladiators as you enter the Colosseum through the “Gladiator's Gate”—an experience that will stay with you for years to come.
- Follow along with an expert archaeologist guide as you explore the Colosseum, learning to decode and appreciate the ruins in a way that’s just not possible on your own.
- Save time with pre-reserved tickets that guarantee smoother access at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to help you make the most of every second in the heart of ancient Rome.
- Hear the stories of blood, sand, spectacle and mayhem from your passionate guide—and learn the truth about some of the most popular myths surrounding the spectacular structure.
- Sites Visited
- Colosseum
- Colosseum Arena Floor
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (Full Experience Ticket €24)
- Special access ticket to Colosseum Arena Floor
- Ticket for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Headset (groups over 6 people)
Walk in the footsteps of gladiators with arena floor access on this unforgettable tour of the Colosseum.
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Excellent
I had a phone call to say the tour time was changed from 9:15 to 11:15 and I had no confirmation. That was a bit of a worry, but otherwise everything ran very smoothly. The tour started well away from the crowds, so easy to find with the coordinates provided. Anna the tour guide was amazing with such a lovely relaxed manner. She has been a Rome guide for many years and has studied art history, so she is exceptionally well qualified to deliver the best and most informed tour experience. We had just 12 people in our group so we all kept together very easily. The headset radios were very clear throughout. This tour is highly recommended if you want to learn as you carry on round ths Forum and Colosseum.
Verified · Mark · United Kingdom · Male · Mar 15, 2026 Excellent
Notre guide était très compétent et a répondu à toutes nos questions. C'était le rythme parfait et bien que deux heures ne soit pas beaucoup, nous avions l'impression de consommer une tonne d'informations et c'était une visite parfaite!
Viator customer · Justina · Mar 13, 2026 Excellent
Super visite du début à la fin. Point de rencontre était facile à trouver, bien organisé. Le guide touristique (un archéologue) était brillant, tellement passionné et compétent. Elle s'assurait de vérifier si les gens avaient des questions et pouvait y répondre brillamment. Accès par Gladiator Gate était génial, donc heureux que nous avons choisi la visite qui comprenait ceci. Nous avons eu environ une heure et demie au colisée et ensuite sur la colline Palatine le Forum Romain. J'avais ajouté ceux-ci ne sachant pas vraiment grand-chose à leur sujet mais ils étaient brillants, tellement à voir et à apprendre. Je recommande vivement.
Viator customer · Laura · Mar 12, 2026 Excellent
Une visite fascinante du Colisée et des vestiges de l'ancien forum romain et des environs. Notre guide Sabina était excellent et a vraiment donné vie à l'histoire ancienne. J'ai certainement élargi ma connaissance de la Rome antique en faisant cette visite.
Viator customer · Nicky · Mar 12, 2026 Excellent
We had the pleasure of taking the tour with a wonderful guide with 40+ years of experience and passion for history. He made the tour so interesting and fun. We really appreciated the stories to tie the history together with. Context.
Thank you for a wonderful memory!!
S&W
Verified · STEPHEN · Canada · Male · Mar 11, 2026
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Excellent
I had a phone call to say the tour time was changed from 9:15 to 11:15 and I had no confirmation. That was a bit of a worry, but otherwise everything ran very smoothly. The tour started well away from the crowds, so easy to find with the coordinates provided. Anna the tour guide was amazing with such a lovely relaxed manner. She has been a Rome guide for many years and has studied art history, so she is exceptionally well qualified to deliver the best and most informed tour experience. We had just 12 people in our group so we all kept together very easily. The headset radios were very clear throughout. This tour is highly recommended if you want to learn as you carry on round ths Forum and Colosseum.
Verified · Mark · United Kingdom · Male · 65 - 74 years · Mar 15, 2026 Excellent
Notre guide était très compétent et a répondu à toutes nos questions. C'était le rythme parfait et bien que deux heures ne soit pas beaucoup, nous avions l'impression de consommer une tonne d'informations et c'était une visite parfaite!
Viator customer · Justina · Mar 13, 2026 Excellent
Une visite fascinante du Colisée et des vestiges de l'ancien forum romain et des environs. Notre guide Sabina était excellent et a vraiment donné vie à l'histoire ancienne. J'ai certainement élargi ma connaissance de la Rome antique en faisant cette visite.
Viator customer · Nicky · Mar 12, 2026 Excellent
Super visite du début à la fin. Point de rencontre était facile à trouver, bien organisé. Le guide touristique (un archéologue) était brillant, tellement passionné et compétent. Elle s'assurait de vérifier si les gens avaient des questions et pouvait y répondre brillamment. Accès par Gladiator Gate était génial, donc heureux que nous avons choisi la visite qui comprenait ceci. Nous avons eu environ une heure et demie au colisée et ensuite sur la colline Palatine le Forum Romain. J'avais ajouté ceux-ci ne sachant pas vraiment grand-chose à leur sujet mais ils étaient brillants, tellement à voir et à apprendre. Je recommande vivement.
Viator customer · Laura · Mar 12, 2026 Excellent
We had the pleasure of taking the tour with a wonderful guide with 40+ years of experience and passion for history. He made the tour so interesting and fun. We really appreciated the stories to tie the history together with. Context.
Thank you for a wonderful memory!!
S&W
Verified · STEPHEN · Canada · Male · 65 - 74 years · Mar 11, 2026 Excellent
Notre guide Jaber était incroyable. Tellement averti. Nous avons passé un merveilleux moment. Ça vaut chaque centime ! ! !
Viator customer · sarah · Mar 11, 2026 Excellent
Brilliant tour guide. Knowledgeable and entertaining
Verified · Duncan · United Kingdom · Male · 65 - 74 years · Mar 08, 2026 Excellent
Excellent tour! Paolo F., our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour so enjoyable! Highly recommend his tour of the Vatican as well!!!
Verified · Lisa · USA · Female · 55 - 64 years · Mar 07, 2026 Excellent
Hay un montón de excursiones para elegir, y me alegro de haber elegido este! Fue exactamente como se anuncia y nos ayudó a ver un montón de la Antigua Roma en un corto período de tiempo. También nos dejaron pasear por la zona del Foro Romano durante el tiempo que quisimos al concluir el tour, lo que definitivamente vale la pena si tienes tiempo.
Viator customer · Andrew · Mar 06, 2026 Excellent
Este tour fue una gran manera de ver el Coliseo y el Foro Romano! El guía turístico era Freud Sky y extremadamente bien informado!
Viator customer · Meredith · Mar 04, 2026FAQs
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can arrange your visit.
Do I need to bring my passport/ID with me?
Yes! All guests (including children) must bring a government-issued ID/passport on the day of their tour. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument. The full names of all participants are required at the time of booking and must match the names on their ID/passport. Name changes are not permitted.
Do we always see the sights in the same order that you have listed in the description?
No. Sometimes the order of our visits change due to logistical issues or your guide make a snap decision to avoid crowds in order to increase the quality of your visit.
What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?
Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.
Is there anything I should bring/wear on my tour?
Because there is a lot of walking on this tour, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes. There is very little shade at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in particular, so we would recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen in summer and a rain-jacket or umbrella in winter.
As there are water fountains with (delicious) drinking water dotted throughout the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, we would highly recommend bringing a bottle that you can refill.
What's the cancellation policy for this tour?
This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is non-refundable.
Are selfie sticks allowed in the Colosseum?
Yes, but please be careful when using them - during the summer months they can be more dangerous than gladiators' weapons.
What does Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator mean?
Walks Tours is proud to be an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
Does the Colosseum ever close without warning?
Unfortunately, Yes. The Colosseum is subject to unforeseen closures due to weather conditions and worker strikes, as well as last minute changes in reservations, all of which are out of Walks of Italy (or any other tour operator's) control. If for any reason we cannot run the tour as described, we will contact you immediately, offering the best alternatives. Depending on the situation this might result in a modification of the itinerary or a change in the tour start time. Our aim is to offer you the highest level of service and in the rare occasion in which circumstances outside of our control mean that you cannot participate in a variation of this tour we will offer you a full refund.
Does the order of the itinerary on this tour ever change?
Occasionally the sights on this tour are visited in a different order. This happens due to logistical changes and snap decisions made by our guides to avoid crowds and thus improve your visit.
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