VIP Colosseum Tour: Gladiator's Gate Access

Experience the Colosseum like never before with VIP access and a small group tour. Explore the history of gladiators and ancient Rome, and discover the secrets of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Roman Forum - The tours also feature the Roman Forum, the vibrant heart of ancient Rome, known for its political, religious, and social significance. Guests can explore the ruins where emperors, gladiators, and citizens once gathered.
  • Palatine Hill - This Ancient Rome tour includes a stop at Palatine Hill, the former residence of emperors and…
What's Included
  • Official Professional Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
  • Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Assistance from our Meeting Point
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive guided tour into the heart of ancient Rome. Begin your journey at the renowned Colosseum, with complete access to the Arena Floor. Stand where gladiators once battled and emperors watched over the cheering crowds, as your knowledgeable guide brings the amphitheater’s exciting history to life with engaging stories and intriguing…

Location
Santi Cosma e Damiano
Via dei Fori Imperiali
The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica, in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (halfway, near the Roman Forum entrance). Our staff will be wearing a light blue vest with our logos on. Please arrive 15 minutes early—late arrivals cannot join the tour.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Escape19709718159
Feb 24, 2026
Fascinating experience - Marcea was an excellent guide ,who passed all his wealth of knoweledge and passion for history. Very interesting amd interactive excursion worth every penny
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Brian
Feb 20, 2026
Superb guided tour - Absolutely excellent tour. Our guide, Mircea Marciu, was superb. He was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging, he brought the history to life. Highly recommended.
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David
Oct 14, 2025
Collisieum & Roman Forum guided Tour with SuperHost Mircea - Our Collisieum Tour was incredible and our guide - Mircea - was sensational. His energy, knowledge, passion and enthusiasm were terrific and his English was perfect.
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Carol_t
Oct 2, 2025
Outstanding experience - Excellent guide. Got right in and saw even more than any expected. I would definitely do again, and recommend to others.
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Marcandre_l
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing tour - Amazing tour , very generous , go into a lots of details we had flavia simply amazing guide i highly recommend her and that guide company Grazie mille
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Ros_f
Oct 1, 2025
Wonderful tour our tour... - Wonderful tour our tour guide Floria was fantastic….great experience .Definitely recommend this tour if you are in Rome
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Janelle_b
Oct 1, 2025
The tour was great, our... - The tour was great, our guide was very knowledgeable and told the history of the coliseum well. She took pictures for us and was compassionate to the needs of the group. She did a great job navigating us through the tour with so many people. I can’t imagine not using a tour to see the coliseum. There is so much history and detail that went into this area of Rome many years ago.
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Denise_c
Jan 6, 2026
False advertisement of tour - The booking was advertised as a full access guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, with a duration of approximately 2.5 hours. The description also stated that the tour would include arena access, access to the upper tiers, and around one hour inside the Colosseum. Unfortunately, the tour we experienced did not match what was advertised. Specifically: We spent approximately 20 minutes on the arena floor, with arena only access. I did not realise at the time as the ticket was in Italian and I am unable to read Italian. We did not visit the top Palatine Hill, we stood below it and didnt get the sweeping views expected. The tour ended within 2 hours, rather than the stated 2.5 hours. The tour guide himself was very good, but regardless, we did not receive the full experience that was advertised and paid for so left feeling quite disappointed and not worth the money. I would avoid booking through Viator for future bookings as they advertise tours which do not exist with the actual tour companies.
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Mihir_d
Oct 15, 2025
Dont waste money - useless - This people are prankster. They changed 5 times than actual price. They just hand you the tickets and zero guidance. When u ask some basic questions then answer is we dont know, you need find by yourself. DONT BOOK IT - BOOK BY YOURSELF. DONT WASTE MONEY
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Jennifer_m
Oct 12, 2025
Bad Experience - This was a nightmare. The night before our 8:30 am tour they sent me a message they changed the time to 11:30. We were taking a cruise and had to leave for the port at noon. I explained and requested a refund. They said I was past the cancellation period and no refunds were going to occur. I then explained they changed the time and I could not make the new time and they said that did not matter. They provide no refunds. It’s frustrating because it was for a group of 6 so a ridiculous amount of money lost. I realize I booked it close but was counting on them holding up to the time I booked and feel like they should have given me more warning than the night before that they changed the time. I tried to resolve and they will no longer respond. I would steer clear of this tour unless you have flexible plans.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).