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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
€23.90

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.

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.
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

Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome, Italy, showcasing iconic ancient architecture.
Dome of the Pantheon in Rome with sunlight streaming through the oculus.
Pantheon altar in Rome with ornate columns and religious statues.
Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Pantheon in Rome with tourists and fountain in the foreground.
Pantheon interior in Rome with marble floors and ancient columns.
Interior view of Rome Pantheon with columns and visitors exploring the historic site.
Crucifix inside the Pantheon, Rome, with detailed brick wall background.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
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.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Skip the lines at the Pantheon and step straight into Rome’s best-preserved ancient temple with an engaging audio guide.

  • Marvel at the Pantheon’s vast dome and open oculus, explore Raphael’s tomb, and admire its stunning Corinthian columns.

  • Enjoy seamless entry to the Colosseum with on-site host assistance for ticket redemption and guidance through different lines.

  • Explore the Colosseum’s arena and museum at your reserved time, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours.

  • Experience the best of Ancient Rome in one combo, with fast-track access, flexible scheduling, and immersive multilingual storytelling.

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  • Skip the lines at the Pantheon and step straight into Rome’s best-preserved ancient temple with an engaging audio guide.

  • Marvel at the Pantheon’s vast dome and open oculus, explore Raphael’s tomb, and admire its stunning Corinthian columns.

  • Enjoy seamless entry to the Colosseum with on-site host assistance for ticket redemption and guidance through different lines.

  • Explore the Colosseum’s arena and museum at your reserved time, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours.

  • Experience the best of Ancient Rome in one combo, with fast-track access, flexible scheduling, and immersive multilingual storytelling.

from €40.44
€38.42

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.
4.4(3,245)
Guided Tours
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
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
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
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
€100
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

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

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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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Marcello

Brazil
Oct 2025
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The Coliseum is very beautiful and interesting and the guide who took us around knew the place and the history very well, very knowledgeable and attentive.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

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Jeffrey

Israel
Oct 2025
4/5

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The tour guide was great, engaging, informative. Even when we had to wait in some lines he kept talking and it didn't feel like we were in a line at all. He was also funny and kept the group together well.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Noelia Perianes Flores
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Noelia

Spain
Oct 2025
5/5

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The visit to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine was really good. Our guide, Eleonora was exceptional. She told us not only the history of the site, but filled the explanation with details and that made the visit very fruitful.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour

Lotta Pech

Lotta

Oct 2025
5/5

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We had a wonderful afternoon with Janina. The place itself was very impressive and we learned a lot of exciting background information, presented in a very likeable, humorous way. Even the children stayed with us until the end. We can only recommend the German-speaking tour with Janina.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour

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Wu

Taiwan
Oct 2025
4/5

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Buying tickets from headout can be easy and fast. They offered Chinese audio guide, 7 euro per person. But you need to download the app and bring your own earphones before arrinving, since you could only listen to the audio guide through your own phone, and the internet there really sucks. The thing I still haven't come up with is how did my family add into the audio guide smoothly, they obviously didn't mention it that clear in the technical manual. Overall, it is easy to use, but you need to do enough preliminary work. We still had a good time there.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

Naomi Gan
AU

Naomi

Australia
Oct 2025
5/5

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The entry process was very straight forward and the instructions provided by Headout were super clear. I felt very prepared to battle the crowds today. The tour itself was incredibly memorable-a lot of pinch me moments were had. I loved that there was no time limit with the Palatine Hill and we could take out time exploring the area.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

Marc Beat Zollinger
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Marc

Switzerland
Oct 2025
5/5

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Everything was perfectly organized! The ticket issue was efficient and completely uncomplicated. It was absolutely worth booking the special tickets. The app with the audio guide also worked perfectly - so we didn't miss any highlights. Highly recommended!

Hosted Entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Callum Black
GB

Callum

United Kingdom
Oct 2025
4/5

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We looked up online and it said the crowds and queues would take an hour to get through so got there early. Managed to get through the fast moving queue in about 5 minutes. Directions to the Mamertine prison were poor and there wasn't anything to really see there so wouldn't suggest but the coleseum and Palestine hill were amazing with great views.

Combo: Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill Tickets

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