PRIVATE Tour: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome VIP Access

5.0(16)3 hBy Bellissima Italy tours

About this activity

Private Tour with Exclusive Arena Floor Access. This experience is strictly for your private group, ensuring no strangers are added.

You will enter the Colosseum through the 'Gladiator’s Gate' (Libitinaria) for direct access to the Arena floor.

This tour includes a dedicated expert guide and full management of the complex 2026 ticketing system to guarantee your entry.

This private tour focuses on the three main sites of Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill.

The Colosseum: You will stand directly on the Arena Floor. This area offers a unique 360-degree view of the monument, restricted to a limited number of visitors. Your private guide will explain the history of the gladiatorial games and the building's architecture.

Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: After the Colosseum, you will explore the center of Roman political and social life. As a private experience, the itinerary and pace are customized to your group’s needs.

What's included

✓Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
✓All Fees and Taxes
✓Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
✓Guided tour by an expert and licensed guide
✓Headsets
✓Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Not included

✕Snacks
✕Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Your guide will stand at the arch, holding a sign with your name.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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