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Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Visitors exploring the first floor of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the ancient Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Ancient Roman statues displayed inside the Colosseum Museum in Rome.
Colosseum Museum artefacts display with ancient pottery, bones, and tools.
Ancient ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome with surrounding greenery.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill with Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy.
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

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
  • Skip the 1-2 hours of standing in ticket lines and step right into the Colosseum at your chosen time slot.

  • Feel like a Roman spectator as you follow your guide through the amphitheater’s seating rows and the museum.

  • Next, continue to the Roman Forum, where temples and markets once thrived, then head up Palatine Hill for beautiful city views.

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

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  • Skip the 1-2 hours of standing in ticket lines and step right into the Colosseum at your chosen time slot.

  • Feel like a Roman spectator as you follow your guide through the amphitheater’s seating rows and the museum.

  • Next, continue to the Roman Forum, where temples and markets once thrived, then head up Palatine Hill for beautiful city views.

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

from €39
€31.20

20% 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.

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  • 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 €61
€54.90

10% 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.
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.

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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.

  • 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 €83.90
€68.49

18% 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
€159
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.
4.4(3,228)
Guided Tours
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

Visitors exploring the interior of the Colosseum on a private guided tour in Rome.
Colosseum Arena interior with tourists exploring ancient Roman architecture in Rome, Italy.
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome during a VIP private tour.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient temples and arches.
Ancient ruins and columns on Palatine Hill, Rome, with cityscape in the background.
Roman Forum ruins with Palatine Hill in the background, Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins and Palatine Hill landscape in Rome, Italy.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
3 hr
  • Explore at your own pace with a private archaeologist guide—dive deep into gladiator battles, imperial politics, or whatever fascinates you most.

  • Skip the crowds and enter the Colosseum at your chosen time, touring its grand seating areas and second-floor museum without the rush of a group.

  • Enjoy breathtaking Arena views from above, as your guide brings to life the epic battles that once shook this ancient amphitheater.

  • Step into the heart of ancient Rome at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where towering ruins of temples and palaces tell the story of a fallen empire.

  • Tailor your experience to your interests, whether it’s the secrets of Roman engineering, the lives of gladiators, or the political intrigues of the empire.

More details

  • Explore at your own pace with a private archaeologist guide—dive deep into gladiator battles, imperial politics, or whatever fascinates you most.

  • Skip the crowds and enter the Colosseum at your chosen time, touring its grand seating areas and second-floor museum without the rush of a group.

  • Enjoy breathtaking Arena views from above, as your guide brings to life the epic battles that once shook this ancient amphitheater.

  • Step into the heart of ancient Rome at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where towering ruins of temples and palaces tell the story of a fallen empire.

  • Tailor your experience to your interests, whether it’s the secrets of Roman engineering, the lives of gladiators, or the political intrigues of the empire.

from
€539
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
Colosseum interior and Vatican Museums gallery in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Visitors exploring the first floor of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Ancient ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome with surrounding greenery.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Visit 2 of Rome's most sought-after attractions with a single money-saving ticket.
  • Discover era-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others at the Vatican Museums.
  • The collection spans 54 galleries and includes the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.
  • Marvel at the stunning frescoes that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.
  • Get access to the Colosseum, a landmark synonymous with Rome itself, along with an audio commentary that dives deep into its history.
  • Also access the Roman Forum, hub of socio-economic life in Ancient Rome, and Palatine Hill, where you can take in unparalleled views of the city.

More details

  • Visit 2 of Rome's most sought-after attractions with a single money-saving ticket.
  • Discover era-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others at the Vatican Museums.
  • The collection spans 54 galleries and includes the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.
  • Marvel at the stunning frescoes that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.
  • Get access to the Colosseum, a landmark synonymous with Rome itself, along with an audio commentary that dives deep into its history.
  • Also access the Roman Forum, hub of socio-economic life in Ancient Rome, and Palatine Hill, where you can take in unparalleled views of the city.
from €54.90
€43

22% off

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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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Haseon

South Korea
Jul 2025
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First of all, the tickets are guaranteed, and when I went to the ticketing location, they were very nice and gave me a paper ticket. If I get there late, I have the flexibility to change my time, and headout makes it super easy to get a ticket!
PEDRO LUIS MORENO CONTRERAS
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Pedro

Spain
Jul 2025
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The reservation was very easy, without any problem. And the visit of everything included in the pack was great. A totally recommendable experience.
LEOBERTO DE LIMA
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Leoberto

Brazil
Jul 2025
5/5
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Brazilian from Garça, SP, visiting the Colosseum inside in July 2025, the guide spoke Spanish, it was easy to understand, bring a bottle of water and a hat and come with sneakers and shorts.
María José Revilla perez
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María

Spain
Jul 2025
5/5
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All very well. Bianca was very charming. No lack of explanations and details of each site. Even with the extreme heat. For my part I would repeat with her.
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Vicente

Spain
Jul 2025
5/5
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The treatment by Elsy Guevara and her professionalism and kindness. Without her help it would not have been possible to enjoy a wonderful afternoon.
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Leigh

Jul 2025
5/5
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This tour was amazing, despite the crowds we got straight in. It was well organised with good communication about the meeting point and itinerary. Our tour guide Marketa was fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable. This was a great way to kickstart our visit to Rome and would highly recommend it.
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Dubreuilh

France
Jun 2025
5/5
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Super visit, made very interesting by our guide "Saïd" who knew how to captivate us with a lot of annecdote and explanations on these old stones loaded with history, and as we were only 2 couples (French) for this visit we could fully enjoy our visit, even my companion who does not like this kind of activity too much found it very interesting thanks to our guide. Thank you Saïd
CLAUDIO FAGNI

Claudio

Jun 2025
5/5
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First of all, the guide Eleonora was great at explaining and making the tour enjoyable everything else and meraglioso given what the Romans did
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