1-Hour Colosseum Tour in Rome with Gladiators Gate Entry

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum.
• 02 See where Rome's wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games.
• 03 Learn the rules of gladiator matches and how this glorious structure got the name "Colosseum".
• 04 Enter the Colosseum through a dedicated gate restricted to the general public.
• 05 Walk through the Gladiators Gate onto the Arena Floor.

Take this 1-hour tour to explore the historic Roman Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, and admire the beautiful Roman amphitheatre around you, where 60,000 screaming spectators watched champions battle their opponents to the death.

Take this 1-hour tour to explore the historic Roman Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, and admire the beautiful Roman amphitheatre around you, where 60,000 screaming spectators watched champions battle their opponents to the death.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour

• Use a dedicated gate, restricted from general public access, to enter the Colosseum.
• Walk through the Gladiators Gate and onto the Colosseum, where gladiators fought in ancient times.
• Catch a glimpse of the beautiful Roman amphitheatre surrounding you, where 60,000 screaming spectators would watch champions fight their opponents to the death.
• See the names of Roman nobles carved into some of the seats above the Arena Floor.
• Get your cameras ready, as this view makes for the perfect picture.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Official tour guide at the Colosseum
• Colosseum 1st and 2nd level entry
• Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ticket
• Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
• Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Please note: Colosseum fees are as above.

What's Not Included

• Private transportation
• Underground or arena entrance

What to bring

• Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided when booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Know before you go

• We meet all travellers at a meeting point.
• Travellers cannot enter their own pickup location.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Tour start

Celio, 00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.