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Colosseum Private Tour for Kids: Exclusive Gladiators’ Gate Entry
Enjoy a unique experience with your kids: choose our Gladiators’ Gate Colosseum Private Tour for Kids and visit the Colosseum with access onto the arena with a child-friendly private guide.
Itinerary Highlights
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Exclusive Gladiator’s Gate Entry: Access the Colosseum directly through the restricted entrance, used historically by fighters.
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Arena Floor Experience: Stand on the reconstructed Arena and enjoy the 360-degree view of the iconic tiers.
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Palatine Hill Exploration: Discover the mythical birthplace of Rome and explore the residences of the Roman Emperors.
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Roman Forum: Wander through the ancient center of Roman life and learn about politics, religion and commerce.
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Gladiator Stories: Hear tailored, kid-friendly accounts of famous battles and the lives of the Colosseum’s heroes.
Why book this tour
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Exclusive Gladiators’ Gate Access: Step directly onto the Arena floor, standing where real gladiators once fought.
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Child-Friendly Expert Guide: A dedicated private guide ensures history is delivered through engaging stories, anecdotes and interactive learning that captivates both children and adults.
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Comprehensive Experience in 3 Hours: Efficiently visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in a focused three-hour timeframe, preventing fatigue and maximizing discovery.
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Memory: Create unforgettable family moments as you follow in the footsteps of Roman legends and gladiators.
Description
This is the perfect tour for the whole family, both adults and kids will be fully engaged as your child-friendly private guide helps you discover the world of the Gladiators’ and Ancient Rome in a very special way, with pre-booked access to the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate and onto the arena.
You will be able to visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in 3 hours. With our fun and enthusiastic child-friendly guide, the whole family will enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s entrance, that is one of the restricted areas of Rome’s most famous monument. Being on the Arena you will also be able to see the undergrounds of the Colosseum right down below you.
The kids (and adults too!) will never forget stepping out onto the arena, discovering stories and anecdotes about brave gladiators fighting one against the other and with animals. Some of them became true celebrities of the Roman age!
You will hear fun stories about the Roman emperors and their lives. History will be all around you and thr whole family will feel as if they have been transported back to Ancient Rome.
It will be a once in a lifetime experience in which you and your children will have the chance to step on to the Arena of the Colosseum, following in the footsteps of the Gladiators.
Things to know before the tour
- When accessing the monument the Colosseum visitors will be asked to pass security checks, even when entering with pre-booked access.
- This tour runs in different weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tickets are nominative: we kindly ask you to provide names and surnames at the time of booking
- Please bring your iD document or a copy for accessing the Colosseum, it is requested for children too.
- Wear comfortable shoes – uneven terrain and steps throughout
- Back bags are allowed inside the Colosseum if very small in size; shoulder bags or handbags are permitted if regular size.
- Please make sure you do not have pointed big umbrellas and knives of any sizes with you. Liquids are allowed but only if in plastic bottles. Remember that you can refill your containers in the fountains inside the Colosseum.
- Bring water and sun protection, especially in summer
- Photography welcome – but no tripods or drones
Some of the areas included (Palatine Hill) are not wheelchair accessible: please contact us if you need to customize your tour
Important information
Please note: tickets are nominative so you will be required to provide your names at the time of booking.
We need the full names of all the participants because the Colosseum entrance tickets are nominative. All the participants will have their own ticket with the full name on, they are not transferrable and cannot be changed nor refunded. You will need your IDs (minors and infants included) because they will be checked by the Colosseum guards at the entrance. If you don’t bring your IDs or if the names don’t match, you will be denied access. You don’t need the physical ID, even a copy or a picture is fine as long as it’s well visible.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations 4 days or earlier prior to the scheduled tour are subject to a penalty.
Please note Tickets and reservation are strictly not refundable. If you cancel 4 days or earlier prior to the tour we will refund you partially for the price of guide only.
No refund will be provided if you cancel your tour within 4 days prior to the scheduled tour.
Meeting point
Included
- 3 hours private guide
- pre-booked access for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Arena access
Excluded
Tips
About the Tour
Offered in English, Spanish, French or German
Duration
3 hours
Level
Easy
Access
Limited accessibility
Audio
Family and kids
Dates and departures
Everyday except on the first Sunday of the month
All year round, morning or afternoon: please check available start times on the calendar
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
— What you won’t miss
You Will See
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
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