Colosseum Tour: Gladiator's Gate Experience

Uncover the captivating history and myths of the Roman Empire on a Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour. Explore the iconic Colosseum, learn about gladiator games, and delve into the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum. Discover the legends of Romulus and Remus and the rise and fall of the Roman empire.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Largo Gaetana Agnesi - We meet above Colosseo metro station on the edge of ancient Rome to prepare for a fascinating trip back in the time to the realm of Emperors, Gladiators and beasts!
  • Colosseum - Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
  • Roman Forum - The heart and soul of ancient Rome.
What's Included
  • Licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Priority access to the Roman Forum
  • Priority access to the Colosseum including ticket value (
    18)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join an expert guide and step into the Colosseum, an architectural wonder that has stood since 72 AD, once hosting over 50,000 enthusiastic spectators. Experience the excitement as you pass through the famous Gladiator’s Gate, also known as the “Gate of Death,” and walk onto the Arena floor, the core of ancient Rome’s gladiatorial contests. Standing…

Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
Meet 15 minutes before, at the Arch of Constantine. There will be a representative holding an ItaliaTours sign. No refunds will be given for late arrivals or failure to show. An official form of ID will be required to enter the Colosseum.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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764russl
Dec 26, 2025
Ancient Rome 3 Hour Walking Tour - Vincencio was an amazing guide. This is a 3 hour, which just scratches the surface of Ancient Rome. This included the Forum and many other sites.
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Clifff627
Dec 26, 2025
Colosseum tour - Vincenzo The tour guide was awesome. He was very knowledgeable. He was patient and understanding and I learned a lot I would definitely do it again if I came back it was an awesome decision to do the tour. I enjoyed it.
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U8364rmsunilm
Nov 17, 2025
Great experience in colosseum tour - It was a good tour with small group, the guide was excellent upto the point, knowledgeable, we highly recommend this tour, it was packed with whole lot of Roman history
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Traveller109876
Nov 4, 2025
Great Experience - Our tour guide Sandra made our experience truly unforgettable. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and brought the ancient arena to life with fascinating details and stories. She took the time to answer all of our questions thoroughly, never rushing through explanations.
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Gavardib
Oct 31, 2025
Great tour! - We had an incredible tour of the Colosseum today with our guide Francesca! It was like stepping back two thousand years into history! thank you for this unforgettable experience!
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Stacey_v
Oct 27, 2025
Amazing Colosseum Tour with Parla! - We had an amazing tour of the Colosseum arena floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with Parla! She was so knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly — we learned so much and truly enjoyed every minute. It was incredible to experience the Colosseum from the ground level. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome!
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Kate
Oct 6, 2025
Awesome tour - It was a great experience. Nadya was very knowledgeable & explained well to people of all ages. Great way to see the essential Roman sights.
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Jack99p
Sep 28, 2025
thank you! - Francesca is not only a very knowledgeable guide but also someone who makes you feel at home right away. She explained everything in a enjoyable way so even the most complex parts of history became easy to follow. What we really appreciated was her personal touch and the way she adapted to the group’s rhythm. We didn’t just learn facts, we felt the atmosphere of the places we visited. Highly recommended!
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Happiness20205376592
Sep 17, 2025
Fantastic tour - Fantastic guide. Amazing tour. Got to see a lot of different things and got to learn a lot of stuff that wasn’t printed anywhere. Small group and the radios worked perfectly.
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310donnav
Sep 17, 2025
Delightful guide - Vincenzo was a delight. He was funny, very knowledgeable and opinionated (thank goodnes!) very open to questions and knew all the hidden toilet and water stops with no queues. Favourite Italia Tours tour so far.
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).