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An ancient amphitheater with a central stage and tiered seating. 1
The Roman Forum with ancient ruins, columns, and historical buildings. 2
Ancient ruins with columns and scattered stones. 3
Ancient ruins with columns and a large domed building. 4
The Colosseum in Rome surrounded by tourists. 5

Colosseum Guided Tour with Special Access to the Gladiator Arena

By Diamond Tours
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Overview

Discover Rome’s iconic symbol and travel back in time to the Ancient Empire period entering the Colosseum as a Gladiator since the special ticket further grants you exclusive access to the arena floor where gladiators once fought. And stroll through its arches and corridors before heading to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Activity location

  • Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via della Polveriera, 13
    • 13 Via della Polveriera
    • 00184, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    The special access to the gladiator arena
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 per person.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A full experience ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free admission tickets for all children under 18 years old
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Quality Headset
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The admission tickets price: 25€, is included in the price paid online
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to the Underground and III Level of the Colosseum

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Colosseum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
You’ll visit the amphitheatre (Colosseum) with a professional licensed guide to let you know the stories and history that bring you these ruins to life.The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an elliptical architecture in the center of Rome. It is the one of the largest construction ever built in ancient Rome. The Colosseum lies quite close to the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill. The emperor Vespasian began the construction of the amphitheater in 72 AD. It was then completed in 80 AD, under the reign of his son Titus.

Roman Forum

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Next, visit the Roman Forum to see where the center of Roman social, political, and religious life took place. Home to the old marketplace and Temple of Julius Caesar, it was a grand site at the heart of Roman life.

Palatine Hill

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Head up Palatine Hill next, the rumored birthplace of Rome and middle of the 7 hills. Enjoy panoramic views over the city from here, including unforgettable views of the Colosseum and Roman Forum themselves.

Location

Activity location

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    Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via della Polveriera, 13
    • 13 Via della Polveriera
    • 00184, Roma, Lazio, Italy
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    Largo Gaetana Agnesi
    • Largo Gaetana Agnesi
    • 00184, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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