Colosseum Arena Guided Tour with Access to Forum and Palatine Hill

Join this guided tour of the Arena floor along with the 1st and 2nd levels of the Colosseum. Experience ancient Rome at the ruins of the Forum and Palatine Hill.

Why should you book this ticket?                                              

This 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum, including access to the central Arena, is perfect for experiencing the atmosphere where gladiators fought for their lives and freedom in ancient Rome.

Skip the long entrance queues and save time and energy with priority access. You’ll enter the Arena through Porta Libertina, also known as the “Gate of Death,” which was historically used to remove deceased and wounded gladiators after brutal fights.

After touring the Colosseum, you can explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, both included with your ticket.

Ticket inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
• Live tour guide (English)
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Access to 1st and 2nd levels of the Colosseum 
• Access to the Arena floor 

Is the Arena worth it?

On a guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena access, you can walk through the Gate of Death to enter the Arena. It is a must-see section of the Colosseum, letting you see the exposed underground below and take some amazing gladiator-style photos. 

Sit down for a moment and let the atmosphere of this massive structure sink in. Inside, you’ll truly appreciate its architectural brilliance; the scale is even more impressive up close.

The bird’s eye view of the entire monument is breathtaking and makes the whole experience absolutely worth it.

Highlights of the Arena 

You enter the Arena floor through Porta Libertina (Gate of Death), with Porta Triumphalis (Gate of Life) directly ahead. Inside, you’ll see several notable features, including a Christian cross erected by Mussolini in 1926, the emperor’s seat, a replicated trapdoor, and an 18th-century altar used for religious ceremonies.

Meeting point  

You will meet your guide at Via del Colosseo 31, in front of Caffe Roma, above the second floor of the Colosseum metro stop (blue line). Meet your guide 

Cancellation 

This is a non-refundable activity

Opening hours

The Colosseum will follow these timings in 2024:

Know before you go 

• All guided tours of the Colosseum include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. 
• Certain levels of the Colosseum are restricted to guided groups only, so individual tourists cannot enter these areas. Therefore, a guided tour is the best way to fully experience the Colosseum.
• Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled time, as there are strict visitor capacity limits. Late arrivals might end up in you missing the tour without a refund.
• Carry a valid ID, as it is required for security checks. 
• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the premises. If you bring water, you will need to empty it before entering, but you can refill it after the tour. 
• Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves a lot of walking.

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