Colosseum and arena floor private tour with local guide

4.813 reviews
Retrace the glorious past of Ancient Rome by visiting the monumental Colosseum and stepping into its arena during this private tour with a local guide. You’ll get to relive a piece of an empire’s history and culture at the largest amphitheatre in the world. Listen to stories and legends of gladiator fights as described by your guide, who can cater the tour based on your interests.Accessing the reconstructed arena floor through the 'Death Gate', you'll travel back in time and envision an authentic gladiator experience. Your guide will be happy to tell you plenty of stories about the Colosseum's history, anecdotes about the most important gladiators, and myths surrounding the renowned amphitheatre.Your tour will begin in the archaeological area, where you'll have the chance to see and take photos of significant sites such as the Arch of Constantine, built to commemorate ten years of the emperor's reign, Palatine Hill, the most ancient part of the city, and of course, the Colosseum.

Highlights

  • A private tour inside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy lets you explore its historic interior
  • You'll customize your tour according to your interests and preferences
  • A visit to the Colosseum’s arena floor allows you to take special photos
  • You'll hear stories about gladiator fights, emperors, and myths in a personalized way
  • Your local guide shares unrivalled knowledge of the Colosseum throughout the tour
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

  • 3-hour private tour
  • Friendly and local guide
  • Access to the Colosseum arena
  • Headphones (for groups of more than 5 people)

Where you'll meet

Your guide will meet you near the Colosseum, at the foot of the Arch of Constantine. Please show them your voucher (either printed or on your phone).

Operated by

Musement S.p.A.

Important information

Accessibility: * This tour is partly accessible for people with reduced mobility. It is possible to access the Arena and go upstairs by lift to visit the entire building, but the archaeological area is not fully accessible. There are some wheelchair platforms, but the terrain is rough, and the itinerary may have to be adjusted Not allowed: * Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted inside the venue. Only small bags will be allowed. There are no cloakrooms * Strollers and baby carriers can't be accommodated in this activity Know in advance: * The venue requires the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for booking and entry to the Colosseum and the Archaeological Area of the Roman Forum. If this requirement isn't met, it will not be possible to access the venue * The name provided during booking cannot be changed as per Colosseum rules. To enter, each participant must present an identity document matching the booking name * This is a private tour for a group up to 10 guests * Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when accessing the venue * Please note that, for safety reasons, on a few particular occasions the area of the arena can be inaccessible to the visitors. If this happens, you will still be able to do the tour, getting very close to the central area of the arena but without stepping inside * Access to the Colosseum costs €18 (already included in the tour price). No presale fee is charged to customers. The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services, including the expertise of a professional licensed and local guide, provision of radio guides (if necessary), customer support, reservation fees, and other related amenities * In accordance with the ticket sales terms and conditions, visitors are not liable for any presale fee * All visitors must comply with the official Colosseum visitor regulations, which can be found on the official Colosseum website > Tickets > Regulation for visitors and terms and conditions for the purchase of admission tickets to the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. Failure to follow these regulations may result in denied access Remember to bring: * Identity document

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