Gladiator’s Gate and Colosseum Arena Private Experience

Explore the Colosseum with exclusive access through the Gladiator’s Gate and step onto the Arena floor. Your private guide will impart the history of the gladiator games that once took place here and their importance to Roman society as you visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Highlights

• Pre-reserved entry means you bypass queues at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• So many takeaways! Learn the meaning of “Caput Mundi,” what’s all the fuss about a she-wolf, and did all roads really lead to Rome?
• Tick more than a dozen sites off your bucket list on this half-day tour
• Exclusive access onto the Arena Floor of the Colosseum

Description

Begin your exclusive journey just steps from the majestic Colosseum, where your private tour guide awaits. Capture stunning photos of this iconic landmark before entering through the legendary Gladiator’s Gate. With pre-reserved entry, step onto the Arena floor of this magnificent arena, built in 72 AD for over 50,000 spectators. Feel the thrill as your guide brings to life the spectacle of the gladiator games, separating fact from Hollywood myth.

Explore the Colosseum’s perimeter and peer into the underground chambers where gladiators and wild beasts awaited their fate. Your private guide will provide personalized insights and stories, enhancing your understanding of this ancient wonder.

Continue your journey back in time at the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, with monuments dating back to the 7th century BC. Discover the legendary tale of Rome’s founding on Palatine Hill, where a she-wolf nurtured Romulus and Remus. Learn how these twins laid the foundation for future emperors and tyrants who declared themselves gods during the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

This private tour offers an exclusive glimpse into Rome’s illustrious past, blending history, myth, and unparalleled access to one of the world’s greatest ancient wonders.

Know before you book

• This is a walking tour

Know before you go

• No large bags or backpacks will be allowed into the Colosseum
• Bring a hat, sunblock, and water on hot summer days
• Tour departs rain or shine
• An official form of ID is required to enter the Colosseum

Cancellation Policy

• Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
• All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply:
• For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue.
• No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).