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Colosseum Arena Floor: The 10 Best Gladiator’s Gate Tours

10 tours  ·  from $27 a head

Standing on the reconstructed arena floor is a separate ticket from standing in the tiers. These 10 compare the access levels, the group sizes and the entrances, with prices and how far ahead each one sells.

Rome: Colosseum Tour with Access to the Gladiator Arena - Meeting near Via del Colosseo
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Rome: Colosseum Tour with Access to the Gladiator Arena

Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor - Seeing Rome from the first and second levels
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Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

2.Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,037 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Enter Rome’s Colosseum through Gladiator’s Gate, walk the arena floor, then explore the Forum and Palatine Hill with an English-speaking guide.

“Our guide, Sabrina, was patient, considerate, and knowledgeable about all the areas we explored. She knew how to explain, not only to adults, but to children as well.”

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Roman Gladiator School: Learn How to Become a Gladiator - Getting dressed as a Roman fighter
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Roman Gladiator School: Learn How to Become a Gladiator

3.Roman Gladiator School: Learn How to Become a Gladiator

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,477 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Train with a wooden sword, tour a gladiator museum, and stage a family-friendly arena battle near Rome’s Appian Way.

“So much fun!! My kids , myself and even my wife participated in the gladiator training. We dressed up, trained and fought like a gladiator and make timeless memories. Thank you so much to our trainer who helped us have a blast.”

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Rome: Gladiator’s Gate and Arena Special Colosseum Access - Inside the Colosseum, from the ground floor to the second tier
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Rome: Gladiator’s Gate and Arena Special Colosseum Access

Rome: 2-Hour Gladiator School - Starting at the small museum on the Appian Way
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Rome: 2-Hour Gladiator School

5.2-Hour Gladiator School

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 630 reviews · from $135

Train with foam swords, learn Roman gladiator life, and battle in an Appian Way arena during this lively two-hour Rome family activity.

“Olympus was a great teacher. While the museum was small it had many interesting items that you will not see in any regular museum. If you are a fan of the real gladiators and not the Hollywood version of them this is the place to go to. We learned many interesting facts about the real history of the gladiators and even some aspects of the Roman military. The second part was even more exciting as we were able to fight in a real arena after we did our training. Olympus knows how to fight as he is a real gladiator himself and told us that he will even fight in…”

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Rome: Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena and Roman Forum Group Tour

6.Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena and Roman Forum Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 323 reviews · from $27Best value

Enter Rome’s Colosseum through the gladiator gate, walk the arena floor, then tour the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a guide.

“Enjoyed every second of our tour from start to finish. Our guide was very warm and friendly and really knowledgeable, but above all really funny and kept everyone even the children amused. Highly recommend this. We went for the 1 hour tour which was more than enough time for our 9 & 12 year old especially in the heat. I can’t remember her name unfortunately, but I get the impression most of the guides in this company are very good.”

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Rome: Gladiator Show and Museum Tickets - Arriving at the Gruppo Storico Romano arena
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Rome: Gladiator Show and Museum Tickets

7.Gladiator Show and Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Review of Rome’s Gladiator Show and Museum, with fights, Roman dances, rituals, snacks, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“Absolutely fantastic! The performance was real, exciting, and interactive. Well organised and plenty of variety with the museum, food, fighting, dancing, and fun activities. We enjoyed it thoroughly!”

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Colosseum Gladiator Tour for Kids and Families - Meeting at Colle Oppio Park
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Colosseum Gladiator Tour for Kids and Families

Colosseum Gladiator's Arena and Ancient Rome VIP Guided Tour - Roman Forum: The Center of Ancient Public Life
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Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena and Ancient Rome VIP Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum Gladiator's Arena and Roman Forum Tour - Starting near San Clemente
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Rome: Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena and Roman Forum Tour

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