Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

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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.

  • Explore in the company of a knowledgeable guide.

  • 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.

Summary

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. 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 12 minutes
Group Size
16
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€99.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€94.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Commentary
English

Why take this tour?

Get a gladiator’s view of the Colosseum, then explore the Roman Forum on a walking tour through the heart of ancient Rome. With a special access ticket, you'll enter the arena via the Gladiator’s Gate. Stand where gladiators once fought, hear tales of ruthless crowds and emperors, then explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a tour of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with even more stories that bring the ruins to life. If you book the 3:30 pm tour, your Palatine Hill and Forum tour will include a visit to the extraordinary SUPER Sites, a collection of immaculately preserved ancient temples and villas (including the house of Caesar Augustus) that few visitors have the chance to access.

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What’s included?

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (Full Experience Ticket, €24)

  • 9 AM & 11:15 AM only: Small group of max 8 guests

  • 3:30 PM only: Access to Roman Forum SUPER Sites

  • Small group of 16 guests maximum

  • Headset (groups over 6 people)

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

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

  • 3:30 PM only: Access to Roman Forum SUPER Site

  • 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.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • 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.

  • All guests must pass through security. No weapons or large items will be permitted.

  • Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside, guests with larger bags will be denied entrance. No storage room/lockers available.

  • 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.

  • This tour is fully refundable up to 5 days prior to the event. Within 5 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 5 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 5 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Pricing

GLADIATOR’S GATE: SPECIAL ACCESS COLOSSEUM TOUR PRICING VALID FROM JULY 1ST UNTIL OCTOBER 31ST, 2024

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€99.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€94.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00

GLADIATOR’S GATE: SPECIAL ACCESS COLOSSEUM TOUR 9 AM & 11:15 AM START TIMES ONLY. PRICING VALID FROM JUNE 1ST, 2024

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€129.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€124.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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