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- Walk the Arena Floor: The Colosseum via the Gladiator's Gate
Walk the Arena Floor: The Colosseum via the Gladiator's Gate
4.6 (168 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets at the Arch of Constantine · Operator: ItaliaTours
- 2 h 30
- Groups up to 20, 20 per booking
- Offered in: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 10:00, 10:20, 10:40, 11:00, 11:20 on the listing, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; times depend on the option
- Meets at the Arch of Constantine, ItaliaTours sign, 15 minutes before
Editor's take
The arena tour for people who do not want an 8:30 start: departures every 20 minutes from 10:00, Tuesday to Sunday, in through the Gladiator's Gate onto the floor, then the Forum with the same guide, 20 people at most, €99.
The listing counts the Colosseum ticket at €18 while the arena needs the €24 ticket; the inclusions name the arena, so check the voucher. Only small bags pass the gate; the Forum paths are stone and dirt.
One option, several departures
The listing sells one route; you pick the time. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select a departure Compared in the list | Arena floor through the Gladiator's Gate, the Colosseum, then the Forum, up to 20. €99, from 10:00 every 20 minutes. | 2 h 30 10:00, 10:20, 10:40 · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | €99 per adult |
Does it run on Mondays?
No: Tuesday to Sunday on the listing, with the first departure at 10:00.
What's included
Included
- Entrance at the Colosseum (valued at €18 per person) and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
One option: the arena floor, the Colosseum and the Forum with a licensed English guide; hotel pickup and tips not included.
Tour or park ticket?
On your own, the arena floor needs the Full Experience Arena ticket, €24, online 7 days ahead or at the ticket office on the day, or the 24h Only Arena ticket at €18 for 20 minutes on the floor. The tour includes the €24 ticket and a guide for the floor, the tiers and, on the longer options, the Forum and the Palatine. The park's 75 to 90 minutes inside apply to the group too.
Meeting point
Meeting point
Given on the voucher after booking.
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.
End point
Where the tour ends on the day; most Colosseum tours finish in the Forum or on the Palatine.
Itinerary
- Colosseum 45 min
Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
- Roman Forum 55 min
The heart and soul of ancient Rome.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. The listing gives no separate bad-weather promise.
Know before you go
- Only small bags or purses in the Colosseum.
- Hat, water and sunblock in summer; the Forum ground is stone and dirt.
- Every participant's full name goes on the park ticket at booking; bring the matching passport or ID card. The gate refuses a ticket in another name.
- Arrive 15 minutes before the booked time; the slot cannot be changed at the gate and most operators leave without latecomers.
- Security at the entrance: no glass, sharp objects, sprays or large bags. Small bags only.
- Steps and uneven stone on the tiers and in the Forum; wear shoes you can climb in. The park advises against heels and flip-flops.
- From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. Afternoon departures after the last admission shorten or stop.
Reviews
90% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 78 reviews on Viator (4.4) and 90 on Tripadvisor (4.8), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
From the ItaliaTours listing, 15 photos in all.
From the operator
In ItaliaTours's own words, from the listing.
Meet your expert guide and without any further ado enter the Colosseum, the architectural marvel that has stood tall since 72 AD and once accommodated over 50,000 roaring spectators. Feel the thrill as you enter through the iconic Gladiator's Gate, also known as the “Gate of Death”, and step onto the Arena floor, the very heart of ancient Rome's gladiatorial battles. As you stand where history's fiercest warriors once fought, your guide will vividly bring to life the importance, significance, fascinating truth about the games.
With the Colosseum behind you, you'll venture further into the past as you explore the Roman Forum, the bustling hub of ancient Rome's social, political, and commercial life. Marvel at the well-preserved ruins and imagine the grandeur of Rome in its heyday, with temples, basilicas, and public spaces that date back to the 7th century BC.
The tour culminates on Palatine Hill, offering panoramic views of the Forum and the modern city of Rome beyond.
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