Colosseum with Arena Floor Express Guided Tour

About this experience

Step into the Colosseum & Arena where gladiators once battled for glory on the iconic Colosseum Arena Floor! This is your chance to explore the greatest amphitheater ever built, with exclusive access to the arena itself—an experience few get to enjoy.
Feel the energy of this legendary site as your expert guide brings its history to life. Hear thrilling stories of epic battles, roaring crowds, & the emperors who ruled Rome. From the grandeur of its architecture to the drama of its past, the Colosseum will leave you in awe.
Why Choose This Tour?
Arena Floor Access: Walk in the footsteps of gladiators & experience the Colosseum from their perspective.
Senatorial Seats: Discover where Rome’s elite sat & how they shaped history.
Expert Guide: Engaging stories & insights that make history come alive.
This tour is the chance to step back in time & witness history like never before.
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At a glance

• Duration: 1 hr 15 min
• Skip-the-line entry

Itinerary and highlights

Meeting and pickup information

• The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (half way, close the entrance of the Roman Forum). You will see our staff in front of the Basilica wearing a uniform with the logos of the company Real Barcelona Tours. 

Languages and tickets

• Portuguese — Guide
• English — Guide
• Spanish — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Real Barcelona Tours

Accessibility and practical details

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Kindly ensure that THE FULL NAMES YOU SUBMIT MATCH EXACTLY with the names on each participant’s official ID or passport, including for children. The Colosseum strictly enforces this policy and will refuse entry for any discrepancies. Each guest must bring a valid ID. Please avoid using nicknames, shortened names, or incorrect/missing first or last names. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help with this.
• For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
• The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
• Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
• Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
• Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
• Late arrivals will not be refunded
• In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
• All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
• Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
• By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
• The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

• Portuguese Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in Portuguese. Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
• French Express Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in French Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
• Spanish Express Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in Spanish Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
• English Express Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum with the Arena in English Duration: 1 hour Included attractions: Colosseum with the Arena
• Eng Arena Only w/ Roman Forum: If you choose this option, your English tour will include the Arena floor of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Duration: 2 hours Inclusions and exclusions: Included: Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Excluded: Upper level of the Colosseum, Undergrounds
• Spa Arena Only w/ Roman Forum: If you choose this option, your Spanish tour will include the Arena floor of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Duration: 2 hours Inclusions and exclusions: Included: Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Excluded: Upper level of the Colosseum, Undergrounds