Get ready to follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as you walk through the Gate of Death and onto the Colosseum’s center stage! With an expert guide and priority access, you will get the full experience of the Colosseum Arena.
Enter through the Gladiator Gate and stand center stage on the Colosseum’s Arena Floor! Your guide will regale you with stories of the many battles that took place and the thousands of lives lost in the Colosseum.
As you make your way to the Colosseum, your expert guide will describe the monument’s fascinating history and the 100 days of games that were held to celebrate its inauguration, most of the action taking place on the Arena Floor.
As you learn of these incredible stories, you will be able to explore the Colosseum arena floor; make sure to get an up close view of the original marble seats used by the senators and peak over the railing to the underground chambers below. After you have had time to the soak up the incredible atmosphere on center stage, your guide will take you through the Colosseum’s first and second levels - showing you ancient graffiti and hidden gems along the way.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time
When booking for children under 18 years, a government-issued ID/passport will be required when entering the monument. Failure to bring an ID with you can result in the security staff refusing you entrance to the monument.
Bring a mobile or printed copy of the booking voucher
Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to arrive at the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
Tours will run rain or shine (unless the monument is closed by the official administration for safety reasons)
Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed
The meeting time can be subject to change. In this case, we will call/text you in advance to let you know.
There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The time spent in the security line varies and this line cannot be ‘skipped.’ The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line.
Standing on the arena floor was an incredible experience. The guide did an excellent job of painting a picture of what it must have been like for the gladiators. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
The arena floor access is definitely worth it, but the tour felt a little too fast-paced. The guide was knowledgeable, but I would have appreciated more time to take in the surroundings. Still, a fantastic experience overall.