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

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.

  • Hear tales of war, politics & betrayal in ancient Rome.

  • Explore in the company of a knowledgeable guide.

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
Group Size
16
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€79.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€74.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, (Oppio Caffè), Rome, Lazio, 00184, IT

Dropoff location

(Near the Roman Forum), Rome, 00186, IT

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. 

Stand in the spot where gladiators once clashed swords and battles raged before throngs of spectators as you visit the mighty Colosseum and get special access to the arena floor. Afterward, learn what daily life was like in ancient Rome as you walk in the footsteps of everyday citizens among the ruins of the Roman Forum.  

Meet your guide near the formidable hulk of the Colosseum, the gigantic arena that drew Romans of all walks of life to watch violent fights between gladiators and beasts. Bypass the crowds and head straight inside, entering the Colosseum through a special gate once used by gladiators themselves. Walk right onto the arena floor—an area not usually accessible to the public—and learn about the harrowing events that took place here for entertainment's sake centuries ago.  

Spend a full hour exploring the rest of the Colosseum, from the ground floor up to the second tier, where you can see the Roman Forum from a distance before making your way across to Palatine Hill. You'll also get ahead of the crowds at this storied collection of ruins and listen to your guide rebuild ancient Rome from the ground up through captivating stories. Hear tales of war, politics, and betrayal, and get introduced to some of the ancient world's larger-than-life characters as you roam around the markets, roads, and temples where the empire's citizens once lived, played, and prayed. 

What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Small group of 16 guests maximum

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

  • Headset (groups over 6 people)

  • 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 for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.

  • 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/passport is required for every participant. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument. All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

  • The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time and prompt arrival is essential. Late arrival will result in entry refusal and loss of tour cost.

  • This tour is fully refundable up to 4 days prior to the event. Within 4 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.

  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Before you go

  • 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/passport is required for every participant. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument. All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

  • This tour is in English.

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

  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time and prompt arrival is essential. Late arrival will result in entry refusal and loss of tour cost.

  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

  • All guests must pass through security. No weapons or large items will be permitted. Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside (no bag check).

  • The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

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

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.

  • This tour is fully refundable up to 4 days prior to the event. Within 4 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours 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

PRICING 2024

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€79.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€74.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00

FRIDAY PRICING

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€89.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€84.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00

About operator:

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.