PRIVATE Tour: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome VIP Access
At a glance
PRIVATE Tour: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome VIP Access is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Bellissima Italy tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $297.77 per person. Included: Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person), All Fees and Taxes, Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
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
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
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Access to the exclusive Arena floor with the second tier of the Colosseum
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Stop 2 · 45m
We'll see the ruins of the Imperial Palace
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Stop 3 · 45m
we'll visit the commercial and political center of the city
Meeting point
Nearest metro Station "Colosseo" (line B).
You'll find your guide holding a sign with her name, that we will communicate you.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the PRIVATE Tour: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome VIP Access take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $297.77 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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..
Where does it start?
Nearest metro Station "Colosseo" (line B). You'll find your guide holding a sign with her name, that we will communicate you.
Can I cancel?
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.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
