Colosseum Arena & Mamertine Prison Guided Tour

Step through the Gladiator's Gate onto the Colosseum Arena floor, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a licensed guide. Visit Mamertine Prison and discover its early Christian traditions through a video guide.

• Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator's Gate and stand on the Arena floor
• Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a licensed English-speaking guide
• Discover Mamertine Prison, linked by Christian tradition to Saints Peter and Paul
• Learn about gladiator contests, Rome's foundation, and the story of Romulus and Remus

What's Included

• Timed entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
• Mamertine Prison entry ticket and video guide
• Licensed English-speaking guide at the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Know before you go

• Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
• Bring an official form of identification for Colosseum entry
• Tour names must match the full name on your passport
• Leave large bags and weapons behind; no baggage storage is available at the Colosseum
• Wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility aids cannot be accommodated on this route
• Bring a hat, sunblock, and water on hot summer days