You will then walk directly onto the partially reconstructed Colosseum arena floor. You will follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as you enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, which is also known as the Gate of Death, through which the corpses of defeated gladiators, executed criminals, and unfortunate wild animals would be dragged. As you walk through the historical Gladiator’s Gate you will arrive directly onto the Arena floor which we are sure will take your breath away. You will skip the line and enter the Colosseum directly.
All elegantly combine to set the scene for the construction of the Colosseum. You will learn about the ruins of the magnificent imperial palaces that can been seen on the Palatine Hill, as well as the Roman Forum that was the political, financial, and religious centre of the ancient empire. As you stand in the centre of the Roman Empire, your guide will describe the construction and importance of the Arch of Constantine, one of the many triumphal arches in Rome.
This guided tour of the Colosseum, with special access to the Gladiator’s Gate and the Arena floor, begins with an introduction to the building’s exterior and the surrounding ancient city.
