Retrace the glorious past of Ancient Rome by visiting the monumental Colosseum and stepping into its arena during this private tour with a local expert guide. You’ll get to relive a piece of an empire’s history and culture at the largest amphitheatre in the world while listening to stories and legends of gladiator fights as described by your guide, who can cater the tour based on your interests.

Entering 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 curiosities about the Colosseum's history, anecdotes about the most important gladiators, and myths surrounding the renowned amphitheater. One of our local guides, Antonio, says ‘Imagine the roar of the crowds as combatants were poised to battle and the thrill of fighting for your life in front of 50,000 people.’

Your tour will begin in the archaeological area, where you'll have the chance to see and take photos of important 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. ‘It’s quite easy to see why Rome’s Colosseum is considered one of the new seven wonders of the world,’ comments Antonio.

Explore the inside of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy during a private tour
Customize your tour according to your interests and preferences
Get access to the famous amphitheater's arena floor and take special photos
Learn about gladiator fights, emperors, and myths in a personalized way
Be accompanied by a local expert guide with an unrivalled knowledge of the Colosseum

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour is partly accessible for people with limited mobility. It is possible to access the Arena and go upstairs by lift to visit the entire building, but the archeological 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 enter the venue
The name provided during booking is final and 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. Tell the guide what you want and let them focus on your interests
Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering 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

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