Colosseum
Step inside the iconic Roman Colosseum to walk along the paths of ferocious gladiators and brutal dictators. Browse through our selection of Colosseum tickets to enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, combo packages, and access to exclusive areas such as the Underground and Arena.-
Delve into the ancient way of living the way you want to Rome’s most iconic landmarks, the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Uncover religion, politics, and social life at Palatine Hill, Temple of Saturn, and Arch of Septimius Severus with the option of multilingual audio guides.
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Explore the gory details of what happened at the Colosseum. With a simple upgrade, walk into the arena where gladiators shed blood for glory.
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Did you know? The Neronian Cryptoporticus is a hidden 130-meter-long underground passage that once connected Palatine Hill to the Colosseum.
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Delve into the ancient way of living the way you want to Rome’s most iconic landmarks, the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Uncover religion, politics, and social life at Palatine Hill, Temple of Saturn, and Arch of Septimius Severus with the option of multilingual audio guides.
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Explore the gory details of what happened at the Colosseum. With a simple upgrade, walk into the arena where gladiators shed blood for glory.
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Did you know? The Neronian Cryptoporticus is a hidden 130-meter-long underground passage that once connected Palatine Hill to the Colosseum.
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Discover Rome's historic gems: the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with timed entry and an expert guide.
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Trace the footsteps of gladiators, senators, and wild beasts who all called the Colosseum home, and featured heavily in the Arena.
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Learn all about Roman life back in the 8th century BCE, with your expert guide as you explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
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Upgrade to enjoy your guided tour with a small group to keep your experience as intimate and leisurely as possible!
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Fun fact: According to Roman mythology, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus.
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Discover Rome's historic gems: the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with timed entry and an expert guide.
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Trace the footsteps of gladiators, senators, and wild beasts who all called the Colosseum home, and featured heavily in the Arena.
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Learn all about Roman life back in the 8th century BCE, with your expert guide as you explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
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Upgrade to enjoy your guided tour with a small group to keep your experience as intimate and leisurely as possible!
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Fun fact: According to Roman mythology, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus.
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Discover the Eternal City on this 3-hour extensive guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.
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Learn all about gladiator battles and performances for bygone emperors with timed entry with an expert guide.
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Wander through the ancient alleys and halls and listen to your guide narrate about Rome's origin story.
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Want a more intimate setting? Experience the Colosseum's true glory with a simple upgrade to a smaller group.
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Did you know? Romans carved graffiti into the walls of their city. Look out for these inscriptions that offered glimpses into the lives of everyday Romans.
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Discover the Eternal City on this 3-hour extensive guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.
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Learn all about gladiator battles and performances for bygone emperors with timed entry with an expert guide.
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Wander through the ancient alleys and halls and listen to your guide narrate about Rome's origin story.
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Want a more intimate setting? Experience the Colosseum's true glory with a simple upgrade to a smaller group.
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Did you know? Romans carved graffiti into the walls of their city. Look out for these inscriptions that offered glimpses into the lives of everyday Romans.
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Bypass queues and jump straight into the action on a concise yet comprehensive guided tour to the Colosseum.
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Take a quick lap of the Roman icon without missing a single beat with headsets. The interesting tidbits will keep both adults and kids hooked.
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Don't let language barriers blur your imagination of ancient Rome's pomp and valor. Choose the language of your comfort from 5 options.
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Marvel at the ingenious system of pulleys, ramps, and trapdoors employed to transport performers and scenery seamlessly into the arena.
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Fun fact: The Colosseum could seat 50,000-80,000 spectators and be emptied in 5-6 minutes, thanks to 80 numbered exits.
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Bypass queues and jump straight into the action on a concise yet comprehensive guided tour to the Colosseum.
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Take a quick lap of the Roman icon without missing a single beat with headsets. The interesting tidbits will keep both adults and kids hooked.
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Don't let language barriers blur your imagination of ancient Rome's pomp and valor. Choose the language of your comfort from 5 options.
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Marvel at the ingenious system of pulleys, ramps, and trapdoors employed to transport performers and scenery seamlessly into the arena.
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Fun fact: The Colosseum could seat 50,000-80,000 spectators and be emptied in 5-6 minutes, thanks to 80 numbered exits.
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Double the sights and lower prices! Combine your Vatican and Colosseum tours for a budget-friendly exploration of the Eternal City.
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Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, all with a single, wallet-friendly ticket.
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You call the shots. Choose the date and time for each tour separately, customizing your experience to match your plans.
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A local guide will accompany you, enriching your visit with captivating stories and insights – the best way to maximize your Roman experience.
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Double the sights and lower prices! Combine your Vatican and Colosseum tours for a budget-friendly exploration of the Eternal City.
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Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, all with a single, wallet-friendly ticket.
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You call the shots. Choose the date and time for each tour separately, customizing your experience to match your plans.
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A local guide will accompany you, enriching your visit with captivating stories and insights – the best way to maximize your Roman experience.
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Unlock the Colosseum's secrets with a special access tour of its dungeons, arena, and underground "backstage", walking beside a guide.
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Study the underground area of the Colosseum where men fought animals with their bare hands as your guide tells you the ins and outs of the Roman Forum.
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Step into huge halls in elaborate mansions at Palatine Hill and imagine the lavish life of ancient nobles, living at the zenith of Roman glory.
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Tune into every word of how Rome was born in English or Spanish.
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Fun fact: The Colosseum was used for more than gladiatorial contests. It hosted dramas, mock sea battles, animal hunts, and even public executions.
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Unlock the Colosseum's secrets with a special access tour of its dungeons, arena, and underground "backstage", walking beside a guide.
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Study the underground area of the Colosseum where men fought animals with their bare hands as your guide tells you the ins and outs of the Roman Forum.
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Step into huge halls in elaborate mansions at Palatine Hill and imagine the lavish life of ancient nobles, living at the zenith of Roman glory.
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Tune into every word of how Rome was born in English or Spanish.
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Fun fact: The Colosseum was used for more than gladiatorial contests. It hosted dramas, mock sea battles, animal hunts, and even public executions.
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Experience ancient Roman history with VIP entry in your private guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Learn everything there is to know about the Romans – religion, art, politics, and more, led by an archeologist guide with a curated tour.
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From thrilling gladiator tales at the Colosseum, to trade secrets of the Forum and Palatine Hill's giddy opulence - this tour covers it all.
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Don't let language get in the way! Choose from 5 languages and enjoy spirited conversations about the Roman Empire with your guide.
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Fun fact: The Colosseum was the first-ever amphitheater to be made of sand and concrete, an engineering marvel of its time.
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Experience ancient Roman history with VIP entry in your private guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Learn everything there is to know about the Romans – religion, art, politics, and more, led by an archeologist guide with a curated tour.
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From thrilling gladiator tales at the Colosseum, to trade secrets of the Forum and Palatine Hill's giddy opulence - this tour covers it all.
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Don't let language get in the way! Choose from 5 languages and enjoy spirited conversations about the Roman Empire with your guide.
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Fun fact: The Colosseum was the first-ever amphitheater to be made of sand and concrete, an engineering marvel of its time.
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Visit 2 of Rome's most sought-after attractions with a single money-saving ticket.
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Discover era-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others at the Vatican Museums.
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The collection spans 54 galleries and includes the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.
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Marvel at the stunning frescoes that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.
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Get access to the Colosseum, a landmark synonymous with Rome itself, along with an audio commentary that dives deep into its history.
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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.
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Visit 2 of Rome's most sought-after attractions with a single money-saving ticket.
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Discover era-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others at the Vatican Museums.
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The collection spans 54 galleries and includes the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.
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Marvel at the stunning frescoes that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.
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Get access to the Colosseum, a landmark synonymous with Rome itself, along with an audio commentary that dives deep into its history.
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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.
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Experience the grandeur of ancient Rome hassle-free with hosted access to the 3 most iconic sites: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Discover the myth of how a she-wolf founded the city as you move at your own pace with the option of insightful multilingual audio guides.
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Dive into how Romans lived a millennium ago with a comprehensive guidebook or a vivid multimedia video.
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Watch the Roman Empire in its glory with a unique virtual reality add-on or gain exclusive access to the Arena, thrumming with battle cries.
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Fun fact: During certain games, the Colosseum could be filled with water to stage mock naval battles.
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Experience the grandeur of ancient Rome hassle-free with hosted access to the 3 most iconic sites: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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Discover the myth of how a she-wolf founded the city as you move at your own pace with the option of insightful multilingual audio guides.
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Dive into how Romans lived a millennium ago with a comprehensive guidebook or a vivid multimedia video.
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Watch the Roman Empire in its glory with a unique virtual reality add-on or gain exclusive access to the Arena, thrumming with battle cries.
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Fun fact: During certain games, the Colosseum could be filled with water to stage mock naval battles.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Basic entry to the Colosseum doesn’t include the Arena, Underground, or levels 3-5. Access to these areas requires additional tickets.
Colosseum lines are notoriously long, especially in peak season. Book a timed-entry ticket in advance to save 2-3 hours of waiting and head straight into the amphitheater.
Short on time? Choose an express guided tour to explore the Colosseum in just an hour. Keep in mind express tours don’t include the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, unlike standard tours, which typically last around 3 hours.
Most Colosseum tickets also grant access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Since these entry points aren’t timed, be prepared for possible lines to explore this complete trio of ancient sites.
The Colosseum can be crowded year-round. Opt for a small-group guided tour to explore the highlights with a knowledgeable local guide.
While daytime tours are aplenty, consider booking a night tour to experience the Colosseum in a different light. The floodlit monument takes on a magical aura, and the crowds are significantly smaller.
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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.
The Colosseum once had a retractable roof called the ‘velarium’, made of linen and controlled by sailors.
The Colosseum's underground tunnels, known as ‘hypogeum’, contained cages for gladiators and animals.
Emperor Vespasian financed the Colosseum's construction using the spoils from the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.
In the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was believed to be a place of martyrdom for early Christians, leading to its preservation. Today, the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession to the amphitheater on Good Friday.
Though largely ruined, the Colosseum's original marble facade was once adorned with bronze statues and colorful frescoes.
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.