The Private Arena Tour 6

Step straight inside the Colosseum with skip-the-line tickets.

After meeting your private guide by the Arch of Constantine in the shadow of the ancient amphitheatre, you'll step straight inside the Colosseum with your priority access tickets. Your expert storyteller will guide you through the rich history of Rome's most iconic monument.

Follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as you step through the ancient Porta Sanavivaria (Gate of the Living) and onto the arena floor. This area of the Colosseum is a more recent addition, and offers the most exclusive view of this truly incredible spot.

Discover which animals the Romans caged beneath the Colosseum and how they transported them ready for spectating. 

Recreate the architectural ingenuity of the Colosseum's hypogeum (underground chamber) and retractable arena floor. And climb up to the Colosseum's upper levels, where you'll learn all about the social status of its spectators, discover the gory norms of ancient entertainment, and geek out on the cult games and gladiatorial combat that thrilled its crowds. 

Stepping outside the Colosseum, we'll walk along the ancient Via Sacra (Sacred Way), a route taken by triumphant generals celebrating their victories, and climb the Palatine Hill.

Climb the Palatine Hill for a picturesque view over the Forum.

The Palatine is the most picturesque of Rome's Seven Hills and was the site on which Romulus founded the city in the 8th century BC. As Rome transformed from a Republic to an Empire, the Palatine Hill became the Beverley Hills of the ancient world. Your private guide will breathe life into the ruins of its luxury palaces and wow you with stories of the scandals and intrigues of Rome's imperial families.

Our final stop is the Roman Forum, the beating heart of ancient Rome. Venture through the imperial capital's commercial and cultural centre and follow in the footsteps of emperors, legionaries' and paupers alike. Your friendly expert guide will be at hand the whole time to answer all your questions to ensure you get the most out of your private Colosseum tour.

Your private Colosseum tour is completely personalised to you!

This tour's pace is comfortable and leisurely, which means that this tour is appropriate for guests of all ages and fitness levels. The tour lasts about 3 hours, giving you more than enough time to explore! 

Best of all, because you're in the intimacy of a private group you can ask your expert guide all the questions and recommendations you like for the rest of your stay in Rome!

**Things to know**

This route covers about 2 kilometres in total and is conducted at a leisurely pace that is suitable for all. The tour duration is around 2.5 hours.

If you would like to make a reservation for the same day or less than 12 hours before your desired start time, please contact Russell on: +39 349 5182191

or Harry on: +44 78916717883.

**Colosseum tickets & Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tickets included.**