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Colosseum
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 guide leading group near Colosseum in Rome.
Tour group with guide exploring the Colosseum in Rome.
Visitors walking through the ancient corridors of the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
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.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
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 holding a map in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
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.
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Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and structures in Rome.
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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

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.
Free cancellation
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 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
€110
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 €62
€31

50% off

Tour group listening to a guide inside the Roman Colosseum, Rome.
Colosseum exterior with visitors, Rome, part of twilight tour with Imperial Forums.
Tour group exploring the Colosseum Arena in Rome, viewing underground chambers and learning gladiator history.
Tourists exploring the Roman Colosseum and nearby ruins in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and arches in Rome, Italy.
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, surrounded by cityscape and roads.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hr
  • Experience the Colosseum as the sun sets! Feast your eyes on the Roman icon bathed in a warm, golden glow, casting dramatic shadows against the sky.

  • Walk where the gladiators once walked in the Arena, as your guide regales you with tidbits in a group of 25 or fewer.

  • Imagine yourself as ancient Roman nobility as you stand on the Arena stage away from the peak-hour crowds.

  • This experience offers audio headsets for more than 10 guests ensuring an enhanced commentary alongside your tour.

  • Did you know that the Colosseum was built on the site of a former artificial lake that once belonged to the cruel emperor Nero's extravagant palace?

More details

  • Experience the Colosseum as the sun sets! Feast your eyes on the Roman icon bathed in a warm, golden glow, casting dramatic shadows against the sky.

  • Walk where the gladiators once walked in the Arena, as your guide regales you with tidbits in a group of 25 or fewer.

  • Imagine yourself as ancient Roman nobility as you stand on the Arena stage away from the peak-hour crowds.

  • This experience offers audio headsets for more than 10 guests ensuring an enhanced commentary alongside your tour.

  • Did you know that the Colosseum was built on the site of a former artificial lake that once belonged to the cruel emperor Nero's extravagant palace?

from
€69

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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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Bacha

France
Aug 2025
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It was great! It's a shame, however, that we didn't have access to the platform. We didn't realize at the time of purchase that this level was not included... On the other hand, access to the Forum and the Palatine offered magical and unforgettable moments!
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Dondon

France
Aug 2025
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Everything went smoothly, except for the activation of the audio guide. All in all, it was easy. Plus I didn't have to queue very long.
Amparo Salud Soler Garcia
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Amparo

Spain
Aug 2025
5/5
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The experience was great. Paula has made us enjoy the history of Rome and know the ins and outs of it. With a guide like this it is a pleasure to learn and we would definitely do the tour with her again.
Beniamin Turcanu
IT

Beniamin

Italy
Aug 2025
5/5
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I really enjoyed it,o heard some very interesting things because Ms. Barbara was a real professional and I thank him.
Dave Mills
GB

Dave

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
5/5
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our guide was amazing, her knowledge and enthusiasm for Roman history was infectious. I'd recommend this to anyone, we would never have seen so much in the time we had.
Graeme Dimsey
AU

Graeme

Australia
Aug 2025
5/5
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Georgia was an excellent tour guide highly informative and clearly passionate about the history of Rome. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and gladly recommend to anyone interested in the history of this fascinating city 🤙🏼
Francesca Kirby-Rose
GB

Francesca

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
5/5
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Brilliantly organised. Our guide was friendly, easy to understand, very knowledgeable and ever so kind and considerate - especially with the heat. Loved the tour and would highly recommend going as a small group.
Wim Depypere
BE

Wim

Belgium
Aug 2025
5/5
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Real added value from guide Polina's enthusiasm and expert commentary. Top spots visited that you wouldn't discover otherwise. Very pleasant tour and Colosseum was really great to see from the bottom and top. Highly recommended across the board.
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