Tours/Rome/Private Colosseum tour with Arena Access
Viator · Private tour

Private Colosseum tour with Arena Access

4.8(23)Rome1 hour
VIATOR4.3(3)TRIPADVISOR4.9(20)

Description

Take a break from the crowds and join us! We take you in using the special access, the one used by the gladiators! Our professional tour guide will take you directly to the arena floor. This area is not opened to the general public, so that is the best place to take some pictures to put on Facebook. After the arena, the guide will walk you around One of the seven wonders of the world

Tour Options

Private Colosseum tour with Arena Access

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Your tour begin at the meetingpoint Via del Monte Oppio 10, nearby the Colosseum. We take you in using the special access which in the past  was used by the Gladiators! Our professional tourguide will take you directly to the Arena Floor via the Gladiator Gate, the side entrance once used by Gladiators, this area is not opened to the general public. Once inside, your guide  will take you directly into the Colosseum Arena Floor. A wooden reconstruction above the Colosseum Underground, the arena floor offers the best vantage points, it’s also a more peaceful place to contemplate your first view of the interior.

Admission included60 min

Your tour begin at the meetingpoint via del Monte Oppio 10, nearby the Colosseum. We take you in using the special access which in the past  was used by the Gladiators! Our professional tourguide will take you directly to the Arena Floor via the Gladiator Gate, the side entrance once used by Gladiators, this area is not opened to the general public. Once inside, your guide  will take you directly into the Colosseum Arena Floor. A wooden reconstruction above the Colosseum Underground, the arena floor offers the best vantage points, it’s also a more peaceful place to contemplate your first view of the interior.

Highlights

Colosseum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Professional guide
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Local taxes
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

What's included

Included
Colosseum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Professional guide
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Local taxes
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children discount is applied only with a valid ID card
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Selfie sticks cannot be used inside the Colosseum for security reasons
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of tour
  • PLEASE BE AT MEETINGPOINT 15 minutes in advance
  • Important. please note that you can not enter to the Colosseum with liquid, glass bottles large bags / backpacks / suitcases.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Reviews(23)

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GregSilin
June 14, 2026
Prepare to be informed and entertained

Roberto is amazing. He immediately connected with our kids (10-12) who aren’t really history buffs and kept it informative but highly entertaining the whole time. I lol-ed at quite a few of his jokes. We wish Roberto was available for all of our tours during our time in Italy. Definitely worth the private tour expense.

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ian_B
May 23, 2026
The Colosseum with Tour guide Maya

A private tour with a friendly knowledgeable tour guide called Maya. A very interesting tour. Thankyou Maya

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Valerie_S
December 31, 2022
Not worth the price

There were so many people in the tour. It seemed like 2 groups were added onto our our group. It felt like the guide was not enthusiastic; like it was another routine thing to be done for the day.

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Christopher_B
March 11, 2022
Fabulous tour!

This tour was amazing! The tour company was so helpful and answered any questions we had concerning meeting points and times immediately. Our guide, Fabiola, was informative, interesting, and incredibly patient and kind to our children. Next time we come to Rome we will contact this company for any tours we need in the City and request Fabiola. In short, I would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.

Operator response

Dear Christo… Im so so happy to hear that you enjoyed the visits Fabiola! I enjoyed having you with us! Welcome back! Kind rgds Therese

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phil8072
November 6, 2019
Colosseum with Roberto

We were a family of four adults given a tour of the Colosseum by Roberto. Friendly , engaging, funny and informative. Recommended

Operator response

Thank you for your 5 star review of Roberto. Colosseum is his favourite site in Rome-, Hope to see you soon again

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Rob D
October 30, 2019
Robert

Monica and Colin were fantastic. They knew about the area in detail and ways of getting around the people traffic. I will recommend to family and friends.

Operator response

Dear Rob, Thank you for taking your time sending us a review. We will pass your regards to Colin and Monica Kind rgds

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27alfn
October 8, 2019
Roberto was amazing and he knows Arnold Schwarzenegger

Would have been standing in line, in the sun all day if we hadn't booked this tour. Well worth the money. Roberto was a nice guy with a great sense of humour and plenty of local knowledge. Helped bring the Colosseum to life. Great experience, thank you Roberto.

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emilydI1866HB
September 19, 2019
Great but rushed

The tour was great and although Tripadvisor said it lasted an hour it was closed 2.5hrs So it felt like great value for money. The tour did start late as we were rushed around to start but once it started it was much easier. Would recommend as you skipped the lines and got some very interesting information too

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anniegyg
August 24, 2019
Fantastic guides

This tour covered the Colosseum with the guide Roberto who was absolutely excellent. He was also very entertaining and comical. No-one else in our group knew who 'The Fonz' was apart from Roberto and I, which he found extremely funny!!! Palatine Hill was amazing, we wouldn't know it existed or the vastness of it, if we hadn't done the tour included with the Roman Forum. The female guide was all very good and knowledgeable.

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking your time and sending us a review ! Welcome back

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annasalatas
July 2, 2019
Roberto is an italian legend

Our guide Roberto entertained us the whole way while telling us some really great facts and going into great detail!! He made our day!

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