Guided Tours

Colosseum Express Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum Express Guided Tour
Start: 2024-04-22T14:00:00
End: 2024-04-22T15:00:00
Location: Rome

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Discover the Colosseum with a knowledgeable guide, exploring every corner. Skip the lines for a seamless experience, maximizing your time in Rome.

Highlights

Bypass queues and jump straight into the action on an express guided tour with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum.
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.
Don't let language barriers blur your imagination of ancient Rome's pomp and valor. Choose the language of your comfort from 5 options.
Marvel at the ingenious system of pulleys, ramps, and trapdoors employed to transport performers and scenery seamlessly into the arena.
Fun fact: The Colosseum could seat 50,000-80,000 spectators and be emptied in 5-6 minutes, thanks to 80 numbered exits.

Inclusions

1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum
Skip-the-line entry tickets
English, Spanish, Italian, French or German-speaking guide
Charismatic local expert
Headsets

Exclusions

Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 61 countries have loved this experience

Robin

4/5

Apr, 2024

The guide was very knowledgeable and provided great insight. My only complaint is that I bought the ticket for 11:00 and was told the day before that the tour was pushed back to 11:30 and when I arrived I was told my tour was at 12. I waited around for an hour and would have planned something before if I knew.

Ana

5/5

Apr, 2024

De todas los tour que he tomado en Roma ha sido el mejor. Los guías demasiado atentos, crearon un ambiente súper agradable con todo el grupo. Creando una conexión con cada uno de los participantes.

Ricardo

5/5

Apr, 2024

Ante todo la apertura del guía, muy conocedor del tema, específico en las explicaciones , y sobre todo el recorrido en sí

Carol

5/5

Apr, 2024

Easy to find guides at meeting point. Headphones worked well. Guide, Manuela, was entertaining and informative and very considerate of each group member's individual needs.

Jonathon

5/5

Apr, 2024

Great communication before the activity. Organized the groups well and our assigned guide (M with curly bobbed hair)was very knowledgeable and wonderful to listen to during the experience. We enjoyed her sense of humor.

Your experience

A quick stroll into the past

If you’re in a time crunch, this express tour is the best way to experience Rome’s ancient spectacle and historical playing field. After meeting your guide at the designated meeting point, head to the majestic Colosseum. There you can avoid the long queue for tickets and go straight through security to enter the world's largest amphitheater ever built.

Hidden passages and insightful facts

Believed to have been built as a gift from the ancient emperors to the Roman people, this large open-air amphitheater once served as the epicenter of entertainment. Uncover the theater's fierce past as your guide tells you stories about the famous gladiatorial games. Select your preferred guide from a diverse array of languages including English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guides tailored to your preferences.

Learn about sections like the Hypogeum, located beneath the Colosseum, a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers where gladiators and animals were held before their battles. Did you know? The Neronian Cryptoporticus is a hidden 130-m long underground passage that once connected Palatine Hill to the Colosseum.

Know before you go

What to bring

You must carry a valid ID with you and present it at the time of entry if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.
Comfy shoes are a must when visiting the Colosseum – those ancient steps can get pretty steep!

Additional information

Please note that this tour does not include access to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Express tours run on a tight schedule, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the meeting point and arrive on time.
Please note that the Colosseum will be closed on December 25 and January 1.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.