Colosseum Arena Floor Tour with Roman Forum

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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Enter the Colosseum through a special door restricted from public access. Walk through the “Death Gate” and right onto the Colosseum Arena Floor, where gladiators fought in ancient times and catch a glimpse of the beautiful Roman amphitheater surrounding you, where 60,000 screaming spectators would watch champions fight their opponents to the death. From here, you can even see the names of Roman nobles carved into some of the seats right atop the Arena Floor. Get your cameras ready, this view makes for the perfect picture.

After experiencing the exclusive Arena Floor, climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. See where Rome’s wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games. Your guide will explain the rules of gladiator matches, as well as how this glorious structure got the name “Colosseum.”

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

After visiting the Colosseum, explore the ancient Roman Forum with your guide. Standing a brief two-minute walk from the Colosseum, your guide will escort you through the ancient archaeological site and begin explaining its significance in ancient Rome. Once the location of downtown Rome, this site is often referred to as the “Ancient City.” Explore a plethora of ancient Roman buildings, including the Senate House, Temple of Julius Caesar and Arch of Titus. Once your tour concludes, feel free to explore other areas of the Roman Forum on your own. We suggest you climb the Palatine Hill, relax in the Farnese Gardens, or simply just take in the beautiful views.

Duration: 1 hour