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Fast Track Access to Colosseum only with arena
Enjoy a 1 hour express small group tour of the Colosseum with access onto the arena through the Gladiator Entrance! Get ready to experience the Colosseum like never before.
Itinerary Highlights
- Gladiator Entrance: Bypass the regular lines and enter the Colosseum through the same entrance once used by the gladiators preparing for combat.
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The Arena Stage: Stand directly on the reconstructed Arena floor—an area usually restricted to the general public—for a unique perspective and unparalleled views into the ancient Dungeons.
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Main Rings Exploration: Continue the visit to the first and second main rings of the Colosseum to understand the vast scope of this magnificent amphitheater.
Why book this tour
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Ultimate Express Experience: This focused 1-hour tour delivers the most important insights and exclusive access to the Colosseum, perfect for maximizing your day in Rome.
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Exclusive Gladiator Entrance: Enter the Colosseum through a special reserved access point and step directly onto the reconstructed Arena floor, following in the actual footsteps of the ancient gladiators.
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Small Group Focus: Tour with a small group (maximum 24, often smaller) and use provided earpieces to ensure you clearly hear your licensed, entertaining guide.
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In-Depth, Interactive Commentary: Your guide encourages group participation and will cover everything you need to know about the Colosseum’s history, from emperors to slaves, in a highly engaging hour.
Description
You will meet your enthusiastic guide and group (max 24 participants but average in off-peak times is smaller) in front of Santi Cosma and Damiano Church. You will be given earpieces to ensure you can clearly hear your guide throughout the tour, even if you wander out of earshot to take that perfect photo! After check in, our licensed and entertaining guide will lead your group out of our office and up towards the Colosseum, where you will be caught up to speed with the history of Ancient Rome by our engaging guide.
Once you arrive at the Colosseum you will head to a special reserved access. Here you will enter the Colosseum like true VIPs. This is the so-called Gladiator Entrance, as it was once the very entrance from which the gladiator’s entered the Colosseum to the roars of the crowd, as they prepared to begin their infamous combats. You will enter the Colosseum directly onto the arena stage! This is a once in a lifetime experience, as the arena of the Colosseum is usually off-bounds to the general public.
There couldn’t be a more special place from which to listen to your guide’s intriguing commentary on the Colosseum and Ancient Rome. Of course our Colosseum Express Tour also includes a visit to the main two rings of the Colosseum. From here you will continue to learn all about the lives of the Emperors, nobles, Gladiators, everyday Romans and slaves that all congregated in the huge amphitheater of entertainment that is the Colosseum. In just 1 hour you will learn everything you’ve ever needed to know about the Colosseum. Do you have a burning question you’ve always wanted to ask about the Colosseum or Ancient Rome? Group participation is encouraged on our Arena Entrance Colosseum Express Tour. We want to make sure this small group Colosseum tour is interactive for everybody, so go ahead an ask! Your guide will be delighted to answer you.
For the ultimate express visit to the Colosseum book this tour with fast track arena entrance today!
Things to know before the tour
Please note: before starting the tour, it is necessary to do the check in with our front office staff, who is wearing a light blue T-shirt / sleeveless jackets with vivicos logo on it
- 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
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
Cancel up to 7 days before the tour to get a full refund.
If you cancel less then 7 days before the activity, no refund will be issued.
Meeting point
Included
- 1 hour small group tour
- Pre-reserved access to the Colosseum (euros 24)
- Headsets
Excluded
Tips
Tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
About the Tour
Offered in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese or German
Duration
1 hour
Level
Easy
Access
Limited accessibility
Audio
Small Group Tour
Maximum group size of 20 people
Dates and departures
Everyday except on the first Sunday of the month and on Thursdays
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
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