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Slide 1 of 13, Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the area, viewed from a distance.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the area, viewed from a distance.
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  • Enter the Colosseum at the time slot of your choice and explore its seating tiers and museum.

  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours, exploring ancient temples, markets, and imperial ruins at your own pace.

  • Enjoy expert insights with an audio guide (included with select options) to enrich your visit.

  • Choose between a fixed, non-cancellable or a flexible cancellable option for added peace of mind.

  • Step onto the Arena Floor, the Colosseum’s center stage, or add Mamertine Prison access with its own audio guide. You can also choose hosted entry for a smoother start or upgrade to an English-guided tour for deeper context.

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  • Enter the Colosseum at the time slot of your choice and explore its seating tiers and museum.

  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours, exploring ancient temples, markets, and imperial ruins at your own pace.

  • Enjoy expert insights with an audio guide (included with select options) to enrich your visit.

  • Choose between a fixed, non-cancellable or a flexible cancellable option for added peace of mind.

  • Step onto the Arena Floor, the Colosseum’s center stage, or add Mamertine Prison access with its own audio guide. You can also choose hosted entry for a smoother start or upgrade to an English-guided tour for deeper context.

from Original price€29.90
€19.90

33% off

Slide 1 of 12, Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Pickup available
  • 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.

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  • 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.

from Original price€43.75
€35

20% off

Slide 1 of 9, Visitors exploring the Colosseum arena during a guided tour in Rome.
Visitors exploring the Colosseum arena during a guided tour in Rome.
2 hrs 30 mins - 3 hrs
  • Skip the long lines at on-site sales counter 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 your group size: up to 25 for value, 15 for better interaction, or just 7 for the most personalized, immersive Arena experience.

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  • Skip the long lines at on-site sales counter 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 your group size: up to 25 for value, 15 for better interaction, or just 7 for the most personalized, immersive Arena experience.

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€49
Slide 1 of 17, Colosseum in Rome, Italy with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Colosseum in Rome, Italy with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
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  • Book Rome's three highest-demand ancient sites together, save more and avoid managing separate tickets and queues at each landmark.
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Timed entry at the Colosseum with a multilingual self-guided audio app covering all zones across the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The Forum and Palatine Hill can be visited at any time within 24 hours of the Colosseum visit.
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast-track timed entry with a complimentary digital museum map — self-guided, no group dependency.
  • Pantheon: Fast-track entry to Rome's best-preserved ancient structure — self-guided, no fixed pace once inside.
  • All three experiences can be visited on separate days for a more relaxed visit.
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  • Book Rome's three highest-demand ancient sites together, save more and avoid managing separate tickets and queues at each landmark.
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Timed entry at the Colosseum with a multilingual self-guided audio app covering all zones across the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The Forum and Palatine Hill can be visited at any time within 24 hours of the Colosseum visit.
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast-track timed entry with a complimentary digital museum map — self-guided, no group dependency.
  • Pantheon: Fast-track entry to Rome's best-preserved ancient structure — self-guided, no fixed pace once inside.
  • All three experiences can be visited on separate days for a more relaxed visit.
from Original price€66.90
€52.92

21% off

Slide 1 of 9, Colosseum interior and Vatican Museums gallery in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum interior and Vatican Museums gallery in Rome, Italy.
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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.

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  • 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 Original price€54.90
€44.90

18% off

Slide 1 of 15, Colosseum and Pantheon in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring the historic sites.
Colosseum and Pantheon in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring the historic sites.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Unlock ancient Rome’s greatest landmarks with one combo ticket—timed Colosseum access, fast-track Pantheon entry, and audio-guided exploration.

  • Enter the Colosseum at your selected time and continue through the Roman Forum, Imperial Fora, and Palatine Hill within the next 24 hours.

  • Explore the archaeological park with a multilingual audio guide and interactive 3D map that helps you navigate ruins with ease.

  • Skip the queues at the Pantheon and step inside to admire its monumental dome, open oculus, elegant Rotonda, and historic tombs.

  • Experience Rome’s story from two perspectives: the empire’s grand stage of spectacle and its most enduring sacred space.

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  • Unlock ancient Rome’s greatest landmarks with one combo ticket—timed Colosseum access, fast-track Pantheon entry, and audio-guided exploration.

  • Enter the Colosseum at your selected time and continue through the Roman Forum, Imperial Fora, and Palatine Hill within the next 24 hours.

  • Explore the archaeological park with a multilingual audio guide and interactive 3D map that helps you navigate ruins with ease.

  • Skip the queues at the Pantheon and step inside to admire its monumental dome, open oculus, elegant Rotonda, and historic tombs.

  • Experience Rome’s story from two perspectives: the empire’s grand stage of spectacle and its most enduring sacred space.

from Original price€41.90
€30.30

28% off

Slide 1 of 11, Tour guide leading visitors through Colosseum underground passage in Rome.
Tour guide leading visitors through Colosseum underground passage in Rome.
1 hr 15 mins - 3 hrs
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€135
Slide 1 of 12, Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome, Italy, showcasing iconic ancient architecture.
Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome, Italy, showcasing iconic ancient architecture.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Explore the Pantheon and Colosseum with convenient entry and audio guides.

  • Admire the Pantheon’s dome, oculus, and ancient Roman architecture.

  • Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with flexible access.

  • Explore both landmarks at your own pace with separate audio guides for each site.

More details
  • Explore the Pantheon and Colosseum with convenient entry and audio guides.

  • Admire the Pantheon’s dome, oculus, and ancient Roman architecture.

  • Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with flexible access.

  • Explore both landmarks at your own pace with separate audio guides for each site.

from Original price€45
€39.62

12% off

Slide 1 of 7, Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Extended validity
Explore at your pace
  • 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 explore the Roman Forum/Imperial Fora area, Palatine Hill, and the Temple of Romulus.

  • Go beyond the usual tourist spots with access to hidden temples, palaces, and monuments reserved for history lovers.

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  • 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 explore the Roman Forum/Imperial Fora area, Palatine Hill, and the Temple of Romulus.

  • Go beyond the usual tourist spots with access to hidden temples, palaces, and monuments reserved for history lovers.

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€24.50

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Basic Colosseum access doesn’t include the Arena Floor, Underground, or levels 3–5. Visiting these areas requires a separate access experience.

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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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AddressPiazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Visitors per year6000000
Expected wait time - Standard1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status1980

Did you know?

The Colosseum once had a retractable roof called the ‘velarium’, made of linen and controlled by sailors.

Why visit Colosseum?

Engineering prowess

As the largest ancient amphitheater ever built, the Colosseum showcases Roman engineering and architectural innovation, including advanced techniques in construction and design that were groundbreaking for their time. Its ability to hold tens of thousands of spectators with intricate exit strategies and the implementation of the velarium (retractable roof) exemplify ancient Rome's architectural sophistication.

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Sanjay B

United States
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4 days ago

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nothing prepares you for your first glimpse of the Colosseum. The sheer size of the structure is incredible, and we were completely blown away. Walking through the Colosseum and the Roman Forum felt like stepping back in time and experiencing the history of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. An unforgettable experience and an absolute must-visit in Rome!

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