VIP Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour and Gladiators Arena Optional
Overview
This is our most affordable special-access Colosseum experience, offering excellent value while allowing you to skip even the shortest entrance lines. You'll also enjoy priority access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, saving valuable time during your visit.
Choose our Arena Tour to walk in the footsteps of the gladiators as you enter the Colosseum through the exclusive Gladiator's Gate—the historic entrance once reserved only for gladiators. Step onto the Arena Floor and experience the monument from a unique perspective, just as the ancient fighters did.
Alternatively, you can choose our Regular Colosseum Tour, which offers spectacular panoramic views from the upper level. From here, you'll enjoy a complete view of the Colosseum, including a look down into the underground chambers, as well as stunning views of the Arch of Constantine from the Colosseum terrace.
What's Included
- A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Optional Exclusive Access to Gladiators Arena
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum 1st and 2nd Levels, Roman Forum and Palatine
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Colosseum Undergrounds
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our Company Coordinator will be waiting for you holding a Sign saying TOURS OF ROME in the Meeting point.
- Please provide the full names as on the passport 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.
- Luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
- Flammable Sprays, Selfie sticks, knifes or any kind of guns or cutters even with license can not enter the Colosseum
- Police control and metal detector controls can slow the fast entrance
- Experience may start with Roman Forum then move to Colosseum or vice versa ...
- For a quick response you can use iMessage, Whatsapp and Viber for texting us, we recommend you have a cell phone with good connection
- The itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities
- Pets and service dogs are not allowed
- Entry Tickets will be provided by our guide the day of the tour
- A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory
- All Experiences run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point Early
- 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.
- Not Wheelchair nor Stroller accessibile
- In the event of flight or train delays, strikes, or taxi no-shows, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory.
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Optional Exclusive Access to Gladiators Arena.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum 1st and 2nd Levels, Roman Forum and Palatine.
- Food and Drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Colosseum Undergrounds.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the VIP Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour and Gladiators Arena Optional is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour and Gladiators Arena Optional will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Optional Exclusive Access to Gladiators Arena
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum 1st and 2nd Levels, Roman Forum and Palatine
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Colosseum Undergrounds
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our Company Coordinator will be waiting for you holding a Sign saying TOURS OF ROME in the Meeting point.
- Please provide the full names as on the passport 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.
- luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
- Flammable Sprays, Selfie sticks, knifes or any kind of guns or cutters even with license can not enter the Colosseum
- Police control and metal detector controls can slow the fast entrance
- Experience may start with Roman Forum then move to Colosseum or vice versa ...
- For a quick response you can use iMessage, Whatsapp and Viber for texting us, we recommend you have a cell phone with good connection
- The itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities
- Pets and service dogs are not allowed
- Entry Tickets will be provided by our guide the day of the tour
- A Copy of your Passport is Mandatory
- All Experiences run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point Early
- 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.
- Not Wheelchair nor Stroller accessibile
- In the event of flight or train delays, strikes, or taxi no-shows, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
