How long does a Colosseum guided tour take?

A Colosseum guided tour can take anywhere between two to four hours, depending on your tour package.

Are Colosseum guided tours refundable?

Headout offers various Colosseum guided tours that are fully refundable.

Does the Colosseum guided tour include the Arena and the Underground as well?

Depending on your tour package, you can visit the Arena, the Underground and the Belvedere, apart from the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

Can I bring my bag into the Colosseum?

No, bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the Colosseum due to security reasons. You may be denied entry if you arrive with a bag.

Can I visit the Colosseum without a guided tour?

Yes, you can visit the Colosseum without a guided tour. However, certain areas like the Arena and the Underground are closed for individual visitors. You need to be a part of a group tour to access these restricted areas.

Can I bring water bottles into the Colosseum?

Glass bottles are not allowed inside the Colosseum. However, you can take plastic bottles inside. In fact, it is recommended that you bring along a bottle with you as it can get quite hot.

What time does the Colosseum open?

The Colosseum opens at 08.30 AM. However, its closing time varies according to the month.

Lakshmi Menon, Author at Headout Blog

Lakshmi Menon

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Born to parents bit by the wander bug, Lakshmi calls her love for travel "hereditary and habitual". Perpetually ensconced with a book in her hand and a mug of coffee in the other, she has been to over 15 countries in her 23 years of existence and is currently saving miles and money for her solo trip to Iceland. Always hustling towards the least trodden path, she has encountered some wonderful people during her escapades and if you ever meet her, she won't stop gushing about them.