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Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the ancient Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Ancient ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome with surrounding greenery.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient temples and arches.
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, highlighting its ancient architecture.
Colosseum Museum artefacts display with ancient pottery, bones, and tools.
Ancient Roman statues displayed inside the Colosseum Museum in Rome.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists on an express guided tour.
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Reserved entry to the Colosseum at your selected time lets you step straight into history without waiting in long lines.

  • Explore the Colosseum’s seating rows, where Romans once gathered to watch epic battles, and visit the on-site museum on Level 2 to see fascinating artifacts from its past.

  • Enjoy the flexibility to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill anytime within 24 hours, uncovering ruins of ancient temples, markets, and palaces at your own pace.

  • Listen to expert insights with an audio guide to learn its fascinating and rich history.

  • Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access to stand where gladiators once fought or Mamertine Prison access for a complete ancient Rome experience.

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  • Reserved entry to the Colosseum at your selected time lets you step straight into history without waiting in long lines.

  • Explore the Colosseum’s seating rows, where Romans once gathered to watch epic battles, and visit the on-site museum on Level 2 to see fascinating artifacts from its past.

  • Enjoy the flexibility to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill anytime within 24 hours, uncovering ruins of ancient temples, markets, and palaces at your own pace.

  • Listen to expert insights with an audio guide to learn its fascinating and rich history.

  • Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access to stand where gladiators once fought or Mamertine Prison access for a complete ancient Rome experience.

from €29.90
€18

40% off

Visitors exploring the Colosseum arena during a guided tour in Rome.
Colosseum exterior with tourists, part of the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum guided tour in Rome.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Tour group viewing ancient graffiti at Colosseum exhibit, Rome.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy, viewed from above.
Couple viewing Roman Forum during guided tour in Rome.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome, part of the guided tour with arena access.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hr 30 min
  • Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making the most of your visit.

  • Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.

  • Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.

  • Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.

  • Choose between a small group (15 guests) for a more intimate tour or a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.

More details

  • Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making the most of your visit.

  • Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.

  • Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.

  • Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.

  • Choose between a small group (15 guests) for a more intimate tour or a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.

from €57.38
€45.90

20% off

Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
Tour group with guide exploring the Colosseum in Rome.
Visitors walking through the ancient corridors of the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour guide leading group near Colosseum in Rome.
Visitors walking through the Roman Forum ruins in Rome.
Tour guide leading a group at the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour guide with group at Palatine Hill, Rome, with ancient ruins in the background.
Palatine Hill view of Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient columns and historic buildings.
Couple admiring the Roman Forum view during a guided tour in Rome.
Roman Forum ruins with informational sign, Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour.
Arch of Constantine in Rome with tourists exploring nearby.
Tour guide showing a diagram to participants at the Colosseum.
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2 hr
  • Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour; Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.

  • Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.

  • End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.

  • Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.

More details

  • Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour; Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.

  • Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.

  • End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.

  • Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.

from €41.13
€32.90

20% off

Tour guide leading visitors through Colosseum underground passage in Rome.
Colosseum underground passageway with ancient stone walls in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum underground ruins with ancient stone structures in Rome, Italy.
Archway passage in the underground Colosseum, Rome, with ancient stone walls and scattered ruins.
Tour group exploring the Colosseum Arena in Rome, viewing underground chambers and learning gladiator history.
Tour group exploring the Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and arches in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Underground tour with views of Palatine Hill ruins on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Arch of Titus with trees and blue sky in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
1 hr 15 min
  • Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.

  • Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.

  • Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.

  • Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.

  • Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, or opt for an intimate group of 6 for a personalized experience.

More details

  • Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.

  • Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.

  • Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.

  • Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.

  • Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, or opt for an intimate group of 6 for a personalized experience.

from
€135
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns in Rome, Italy.
Arch of Constantine in Rome with tourists exploring the historic monument.
Ancient ruins on Palatine Hill in Rome with trees and a clear sky.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient brick walls and decorative garden, Palatine Hill, Rome.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient structures and greenery, view from Palatine Hill, Rome.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • Unlock rare access to SUPER Sites—seven exceptional locations within the Colosseum Archaeological Park, typically closed to regular visitors.

  • Step inside the Curia Julia, where Roman senators once debated the fate of the empire.

  • Explore the House of Augustus, the lavish home of Rome’s first emperor, and Santa Maria Antiqua, the Forum’s oldest Christian monument.

  • Discover multimedia exhibits that bring ancient Rome to life as you walk through the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Fora.

  • Go beyond the usual tourist spots with access to hidden temples, palaces, and monuments reserved for history lovers.

More details

  • Unlock rare access to SUPER Sites—seven exceptional locations within the Colosseum Archaeological Park, typically closed to regular visitors.

  • Step inside the Curia Julia, where Roman senators once debated the fate of the empire.

  • Explore the House of Augustus, the lavish home of Rome’s first emperor, and Santa Maria Antiqua, the Forum’s oldest Christian monument.

  • Discover multimedia exhibits that bring ancient Rome to life as you walk through the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Fora.

  • Go beyond the usual tourist spots with access to hidden temples, palaces, and monuments reserved for history lovers.

from
€24.50
Tourists exploring the Colosseum and Vatican Museums in Rome.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum's underground chambers in Rome with the Rome Super Pass.
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums' ornate hallway with classical sculptures in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring sculptures on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
Tour group with guide at the Colosseum in Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
Archway passage in the underground Colosseum, Rome, with ancient stone walls and scattered ruins.
Vatican Museum exterior with courtyard and visitors in Rome, Italy.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
2 hr
  • Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City with skip-the-line entry and expert-guided tours, all with a single ticket.

  • Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill as your guide brings Rome’s imperial past to life.

  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and more with a dedicated guide.

  • Choose to do both tours on the same day or split them across days—it’s entirely up to your travel plans.

  • Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience with one combo that covers all the highlights without the planning hassle.

More details

  • Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City with skip-the-line entry and expert-guided tours, all with a single ticket.

  • Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill as your guide brings Rome’s imperial past to life.

  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and more with a dedicated guide.

  • Choose to do both tours on the same day or split them across days—it’s entirely up to your travel plans.

  • Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience with one combo that covers all the highlights without the planning hassle.

from €116.03
€83.54

28% off

Tour guide with tourists in front of the Colosseum, Rome, at sunset.
Colosseum in Rome, Italy under a clear blue sky.
Visitors walking through the Colosseum's interior passageway in Rome.
Colosseum interior with tourists exploring ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy.
evening rome walking tour: colosseum arena, trevi fountain & roman forum-5
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and structures in Rome.
evening rome walking tour: colosseum arena, trevi fountain & roman forum-7
Roman Forum with Colosseum and Basilica of Maxentius in Rome, Italy.
Trevi Fountain illuminated at night with surrounding buildings in Rome, Italy.
2 hr 30 min
  • Enter the Colosseum through the restricted gladiator’s gate onto the arena floor.

  • Explore the amphitheater from a unique, ground-level perspective with a live guide.

  • Hear gripping stories of gladiator battles and ancient Roman entertainment.

  • Continue to the Roman Forum’s ruins and Palatine Hill for a complete ancient Rome tour.

  • Choose from multilingual guided tours for a richer, more immersive visit.

More details

  • Enter the Colosseum through the restricted gladiator’s gate onto the arena floor.

  • Explore the amphitheater from a unique, ground-level perspective with a live guide.

  • Hear gripping stories of gladiator battles and ancient Roman entertainment.

  • Continue to the Roman Forum’s ruins and Palatine Hill for a complete ancient Rome tour.

  • Choose from multilingual guided tours for a richer, more immersive visit.

from €57.38
€45.90

20% off

Colosseum and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome with tourists exploring.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Ornate bed in Castel Sant'Angelo bedroom, Rome, with intricate carvings and red bedding.
Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the interior of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Bronze statue of Archangel Michael atop Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Passetto di Borgo walkway in Rome with trees and historic arches.
View of Vatican City from Passetto di Borgo, featuring St. Peter's Basilica and surrounding architecture.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient temples and arches.
Colosseum Museum artefacts display with ancient pottery, bones, and tools.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Explore Rome’s greatest landmarks with one budget-friendly combo, covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

  • Step inside the Colosseum at your chosen time with an audio guide, and stand in the arena that once echoed with the clash of gladiators.

  • Stroll through ancient temples and palaces on Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, then step into Castel Sant’Angelo to uncover its past as an imperial tomb and papal fortress.

  • Skip the lines at Castel Sant’Angelo with a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German, and wander through grand corridors, storied halls, and terraces with breathtaking city views.

More details

  • Explore Rome’s greatest landmarks with one budget-friendly combo, covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

  • Step inside the Colosseum at your chosen time with an audio guide, and stand in the arena that once echoed with the clash of gladiators.

  • Stroll through ancient temples and palaces on Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, then step into Castel Sant’Angelo to uncover its past as an imperial tomb and papal fortress.

  • Skip the lines at Castel Sant’Angelo with a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German, and wander through grand corridors, storied halls, and terraces with breathtaking city views.

from €50
€47.50

5% off

Tour group with guide at the Colosseum in Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the exterior on a guided tour.
Tourists taking a selfie inside the Colosseum during an express guided tour.
Tourists exploring the interior arches of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tourists with a guide overlooking the interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Visitors walking through the Colosseum interior on an express guided tour.
Colosseum museum artifact with carved stone capitals on display in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists on an express guided tour.
Tourists with a guide at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tourists walking towards Palatine Hill in Rome, passing ancient ruins and the Arch of Titus.
Tourists listening to a guide with audio devices at the Colosseum in Rome.
Guide explaining Colosseum history to tourists in Rome.
Ancient carved stone wall detail with tree near Colosseum, Rome.
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Free cancellation
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1 hr
  • See the Colosseum’s most iconic spots in just one hour with a timed-entry guided tour.

  • Explore tiered seating, the on-site museum, and sweeping Arena views.

  • Hear gripping tales of history, engineering, and gladiator drama from your expert guide.

  • Choose family-friendly storytelling, a Forums express tour with Arena Floor access.

  • Upgrade to a semi-private Arena -only express tour for a more exclusive experience.

More details

  • See the Colosseum’s most iconic spots in just one hour with a timed-entry guided tour.

  • Explore tiered seating, the on-site museum, and sweeping Arena views.

  • Hear gripping tales of history, engineering, and gladiator drama from your expert guide.

  • Choose family-friendly storytelling, a Forums express tour with Arena Floor access.

  • Upgrade to a semi-private Arena -only express tour for a more exclusive experience.

from
€39

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About Colosseum

Explore the Colosseum, a testament to ancient Rome and the largest amphitheater of its time. Famous for gladiatorial contests and grand spectacles, its architectural splendor still draws crowds. Explore its underground chambers where fighters and animals prepared for battle. This iconic arena is a window into ancient Rome's thrilling entertainment and engineering prowess.

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Address
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Visitors per year
6000000
Expected wait time - Standard
1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1980
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Ben James
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Ben

Australia
Sep 2025
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Great tour, very informative with an excellent and knowledgeable host. Well worth visiting the arena level at the Colosseum.
LALA MONICA
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Lala

Romania
Sep 2025
5/5

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September 15, 2025 A heartfelt thank you to our very charismatic and enthusiastic guide Mahmouth. For several hours he gave us a whole history lesson. Very well documented, he captured our attention and made us imagine and live the stage battles. Brilliant experience, I recommend it to everyone! Many greetings from Romania (ancient Dacia)! :) As our guide said "all roads lead to Rome" I hope that next time I will also see the basement of the Colosseum! Until next time!
fleury anthony

Fleury

Sep 2025
4/5

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Easy access to the various sites via headout reservations, just make sure you respect the 15-minute time limit, there's no point in arriving early. Superb visit to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Mount Palatine, it was magnificent but very, very long all in one day. We loved it.
Samir Suleymanov
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Samir

Azerbaijan
Sep 2025
5/5

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The Colosseum lived up to its name, it is truly powerful and grand, which can be felt in the ruins even after 2000 years
Francisco Manuel Lucena Duque
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Francisco

Spain
Sep 2025
4/5

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Great experience, unforgettable we enjoyed a visit to the very nice history of the hand of Bruno our guide. He explained in detail each of the monuments in detail in addition to some other popular history was great we spent a morning of luxury.
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Concetta

Germany
Sep 2025
5/5

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Hi, I always use this app x visits to Rome, it is perfect . It is easy and very convenient for those who do not know the city,they guide you to the end without any problems and you can enjoy the beauty of the city.
Louise Lewis

Louise

Sep 2025
5/5

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Our morning at the Colosseum and Roman Forum could not have been better with our arrival time of 9am streamlined and hassle free. Extraordinary and breathtaking.
joanne Winterbottom
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Joanne

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
5/5

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The girl who met us was lovely . I think her name was Sara . Very friendly and warm . The virtual experience was good fun and my partner and I really enjoyed it . The colloseum was incredible and although very very busy we felt like we saw everything at our own pace .
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