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Reserved entry to the Colosseum at your selected time lets you step straight into history without waiting in long lines.
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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.
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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.
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Listen to expert insights with an audio guide to learn its fascinating and rich history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen to expert insights with an audio guide to learn its fascinating and rich history.
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Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access to stand where gladiators once fought or Mamertine Prison access for a complete ancient Rome experience.
40% off
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Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making the most of your visit.
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Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.
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Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.
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Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.
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Choose between a small group (15 guests) for a more intimate tour or a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.
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Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making the most of your visit.
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Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.
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Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.
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Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.
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Choose between a small group (15 guests) for a more intimate tour or a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.
20% off
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Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour; Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.
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Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.
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End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.
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Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.
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Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.
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Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour; Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.
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Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.
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End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.
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Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.
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Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.
20% off
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Enter the Colosseum through the restricted gladiator’s gate onto the arena floor.
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Explore the amphitheater from a unique, ground-level perspective with a live guide.
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Hear gripping stories of gladiator battles and ancient Roman entertainment.
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Continue to the Roman Forum’s ruins and Palatine Hill for a complete ancient Rome tour.
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Choose from multilingual guided tours for a richer, more immersive visit.
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Enter the Colosseum through the restricted gladiator’s gate onto the arena floor.
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Explore the amphitheater from a unique, ground-level perspective with a live guide.
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Hear gripping stories of gladiator battles and ancient Roman entertainment.
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Continue to the Roman Forum’s ruins and Palatine Hill for a complete ancient Rome tour.
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Choose from multilingual guided tours for a richer, more immersive visit.
20% off
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Explore Rome’s greatest landmarks with one budget-friendly combo, covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Explore Rome’s greatest landmarks with one budget-friendly combo, covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
5% off
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Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City with skip-the-line entry and expert-guided tours, all with a single ticket.
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Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill as your guide brings Rome’s imperial past to life.
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Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and more with a dedicated guide.
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Choose to do both tours on the same day or split them across days—it’s entirely up to your travel plans.
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Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience with one combo that covers all the highlights without the planning hassle.
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Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City with skip-the-line entry and expert-guided tours, all with a single ticket.
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Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill as your guide brings Rome’s imperial past to life.
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Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and more with a dedicated guide.
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Choose to do both tours on the same day or split them across days—it’s entirely up to your travel plans.
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Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience with one combo that covers all the highlights without the planning hassle.
28% off
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Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.
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Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.
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Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.
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Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.
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Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.
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Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, or opt for an intimate group of 6 for a personalized experience.
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Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.
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Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.
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Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.
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Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.
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Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.
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Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, or opt for an intimate group of 6 for a personalized experience.
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See the Colosseum’s most iconic spots in just one hour with a timed-entry guided tour.
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Explore tiered seating, the on-site museum, and sweeping Arena views.
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Hear gripping tales of history, engineering, and gladiator drama from your expert guide.
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Choose family-friendly storytelling, a Forums express tour with Arena Floor access.
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Upgrade to a semi-private Arena -only express tour for a more exclusive experience.
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See the Colosseum’s most iconic spots in just one hour with a timed-entry guided tour.
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Explore tiered seating, the on-site museum, and sweeping Arena views.
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Hear gripping tales of history, engineering, and gladiator drama from your expert guide.
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Choose family-friendly storytelling, a Forums express tour with Arena Floor access.
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Upgrade to a semi-private Arena -only express tour for a more exclusive experience.
50% off
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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.
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Walk where the gladiators once walked in the Arena, as your guide regales you with tidbits in a group of 25 or fewer.
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Imagine yourself as ancient Roman nobility as you stand on the Arena stage away from the peak-hour crowds.
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This experience offers audio headsets for more than 10 guests ensuring an enhanced commentary alongside your tour.
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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?
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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.
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Walk where the gladiators once walked in the Arena, as your guide regales you with tidbits in a group of 25 or fewer.
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Imagine yourself as ancient Roman nobility as you stand on the Arena stage away from the peak-hour crowds.
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This experience offers audio headsets for more than 10 guests ensuring an enhanced commentary alongside your tour.
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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?
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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.
Why visit Colosseum?
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Arch of Constantine Entrance
Located on the northeastern side of the Colosseum, this entrance is accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. The average wait time is around 20 minutes, but it can be longer during peak hours.

Roman Forum Entrance
Situated on the eastern side of the Colosseum, this entrance is useful if you are interested in visiting the nearby Roman Forum. It is available to all and usually has a wait time of about 15 minutes.

Gladiator's Gate Entrance
This entrance, also known as the Sperone Valadier Entrance, is located on the southern side of the Colosseum. It provides direct access to the arena floor, making it popular. The average wait time is around 30 minutes.

Palatine Hill Entrance
Positioned on the western side of the Colosseum, this entrance grants access to Palatine Hill and the Palatine Museum. It is open to everyone and usually has a wait time of approximately 10-15 minutes.

Forum Entrance
Located on the northern side of the Colosseum, this entrance is commonly used by guides leading tours of the Roman Forum. It is accessible to all and typically has a wait time of about 10 minutes.
Last entry: One hour before closing time.
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