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Glimpse the Roman Empire as you tour the Colosseum, its fighting pit, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide and priority entry.
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Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making the most of your visit.
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Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.
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Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.
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Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.
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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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Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
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Special access guided tour of Arena Floor
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English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)
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Timed entry to the Colosseum
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Headsets
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You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Getting started
Meet your guide and breeze past the queues with timed entry. After a quick security check, step into the Colosseum and get ready to travel back in time.
What to expect
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The Colosseum – the epic stage of ancient gladiatorial battles – is yours to explore. Follow your expert guide through the seating rows where thousands once gathered, and visit the museum on Level 2, showcasing artifacts from the Colosseum’s past.
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Then, step onto the Arena Floor—an exclusive vantage point that most visitors don’t get to see. Stand where gladiators once fought, looking up at the towering ruins from the very heart of the amphitheater.
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After your Colosseum experience, continue your journey through ancient Rome. Stroll through the ruins of the Roman Forum, once the bustling center of Roman life, and ascend Palatine Hill for panoramic views of the city.
Wrapping up
Want a more personal experience? Choose a small group tour (15 guests) for a more interactive deep dive, or opt for a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly adventure.
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What to bring
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A valid passport or photo ID for all visitors, including minors.
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The full name on each ticket (including children) must exactly match the ID shown at entry.
What’s not allowed
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Luggage, large bags, pets, smoking, alcohol, drugs, weapons, sharp objects, glass items, sprays, or aerosols.
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Electric wheelchairs, prams, and strollers.
Accessibility
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Not suitable for wheelchair users, prams, strollers, or those with mobility issues.
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All visitors must pass through a mandatory metal-detector security check.
Additional information
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Colosseum tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable.
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Arrive at least 15 minutes before check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded.
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Meeting time may change—updates will be sent via call or message.
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Tours run rain or shine; in heavy rain, some areas may close for safety.
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In July and August, tours may be shortened to 2 hours due to heat.
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The order of attractions may vary to manage crowds.
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There is no timed entrance to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, so queues cannot be skipped—please account for extra time to enter.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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