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Tourists exploring the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy on a sunny day
Colosseum first floor view with ancient arches and tourists exploring the historic site in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the historic Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy, a unique day trip experience
Sculptures in the Colosseum Museum in Rome, Italy
Ancient artefacts at the Colosseum Museum in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring the historic Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, offering a unique view of ancient ruins
Tourists exploring ancient ruins at Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Tourists walking on Palatine Hill, Rome, with the Roman Forum visible in the background.
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.

  • Choose how you explore: listen to expert insights with an audio guide, watch a multimedia video for a glimpse into Ancient Rome, or follow an English guidebook to uncover hidden stories.

  • Go for hosted entry for personal assistance from a dedicated host, ensuring a hassle-free experience as you save time, skip lines, and reach the entrance smoothly. This option also includes an audio guide.

  • Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access to stand where gladiators once fought or visit the Mamertine Prison, where history’s most infamous prisoners were held.

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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.

  • Choose how you explore: listen to expert insights with an audio guide, watch a multimedia video for a glimpse into Ancient Rome, or follow an English guidebook to uncover hidden stories.

  • Go for hosted entry for personal assistance from a dedicated host, ensuring a hassle-free experience as you save time, skip lines, and reach the entrance smoothly. This option also includes an audio guide.

  • Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access to stand where gladiators once fought or visit the Mamertine Prison, where history’s most infamous prisoners were held.

from €29.90
€20.90

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Group of tourists enjoying a guided tour of the Colosseum arena floor in Rome, Italy
Facade of the Colosseum
Tourists exploring the Colosseum arena in Rome with views of ancient architecture.
Visitors with a guide inside the Colosseum Museum
Tourists on top of Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Tour guide leading a group at the Colosseum with exclusive Arena Access, with views of Palatine Hill & Roman Forum in Rome, Italy
Roman Forum in Rome, Italy
Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum
Visitors on a guided tour of Palatine Hill & Roman Forum in Rome, Italy
Instant confirmation
2 hr 30 min
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • 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.

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  • 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
€61
Tour guide explaining history at Colosseum with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in background.
Exterior view of the Colosseum
Group of tourists enjoying a Colosseum Guided Tour in Rome, Italy, with a clear view of the ancient amphitheater
Tourist exploring the interior of the Colosseum during a guided tour of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Group of tourists enjoying a guided tour of the historic Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome, Italy
Aerial view of the Roman Forum
Altare della Patria view from Roman Forum with ancient ruins and tourists exploring.
Tour group exploring the Arch of Constantine during a guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome
Instant confirmation
2 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Experience the Colosseum like never before as expert guides bring its legendary past to life—from gladiator battles to political drama and the iconic figures who shaped the Eternal City.

  • Skip the 1-2 hours of standing in ticket lines and step right into the Colosseum at your chosen time slot.

  • Feel like a Roman spectator as you wander through the amphitheater’s seating rows, then check out the museum packed with artifacts from its epic past.

  • Time-travel through ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Roman Forum, where temples and markets once thrived, before heading up Palatine Hill for stunning city views.

  • Want a more personal experience? Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.

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  • Experience the Colosseum like never before as expert guides bring its legendary past to life—from gladiator battles to political drama and the iconic figures who shaped the Eternal City.

  • Skip the 1-2 hours of standing in ticket lines and step right into the Colosseum at your chosen time slot.

  • Feel like a Roman spectator as you wander through the amphitheater’s seating rows, then check out the museum packed with artifacts from its epic past.

  • Time-travel through ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Roman Forum, where temples and markets once thrived, before heading up Palatine Hill for stunning city views.

  • Want a more personal experience? Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.

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€44.90
Tour guide leading tourists at the Colosseum, Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
Tour guide leading a group of tourists at the Colosseum Express Guided Tour in Rome, Italy
Tour guide leading a group of tourists at the Colosseum Express Guided Tour in Rome, Italy
Tour guide leading tourists through the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide with tourists at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide leading a group of tourists at the Colosseum Express Guided Tour in Rome, Italy
Tour guide showing an ancient artefact during a Colosseum Museum tour in Rome
Tour guide leading a group of tourists at the Colosseum Express Guided Tour in Rome, Italy
Tour guide with tourists at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
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Guided Tours
Instant confirmation
1 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Check Rome’s must-see attraction off your list with an expert-guided tour that brings the Colosseum’s history to life—all in just one hour.

  • Enter at your selected time and explore the Colosseum’s iconic sights, from the seating areas to Arena views.

  • Gain expert insights as your guide unpacks the history, architecture, and legendary battles.

  • Short on time? This tour is the fastest way to see the Colosseum without missing the highlights.

  • Upgrade to the Arena Floor to enter via the Gladiators’ Gate with a small group of 6, or choose the kid-friendly tour for a fun, story-filled journey through Roman ruins.

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  • Check Rome’s must-see attraction off your list with an expert-guided tour that brings the Colosseum’s history to life—all in just one hour.

  • Enter at your selected time and explore the Colosseum’s iconic sights, from the seating areas to Arena views.

  • Gain expert insights as your guide unpacks the history, architecture, and legendary battles.

  • Short on time? This tour is the fastest way to see the Colosseum without missing the highlights.

  • Upgrade to the Arena Floor to enter via the Gladiators’ Gate with a small group of 6, or choose the kid-friendly tour for a fun, story-filled journey through Roman ruins.

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€58.99
Colosseum and Vatican Museums Guided Tour Combo Tickets
Colosseum underground tour showcasing ancient Roman architecture in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring underground chambers of the Colosseum, Rome, with exclusive Rome Super Pass.
Tourists entering Vatican Museums with skip-the-line tickets, Rome, Italy.
Small group tour exploring Vatican Museums' art collections.
Tour guide leading tourists at the Colosseum, Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
Underground archway of the Colosseum in Rome, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
Vatican Museum exterior with tourists in Rome, Italy.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Instant confirmation
2 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • One ticket, two iconic sites—avoid multiple bookings and explore both Ancient Rome and the Vatican with expert storytelling.
  • Tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, walking through ancient ruins where history was made.
  • Explore the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with an expert guide who unpacks the secrets behind its masterpieces.
  • Timed entry ensures a smooth, hassle-free experience at both locations.
  • Schedule both tours on the same day or split them across different days to fit your itinerary.

More details

  • One ticket, two iconic sites—avoid multiple bookings and explore both Ancient Rome and the Vatican with expert storytelling.
  • Tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, walking through ancient ruins where history was made.
  • Explore the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with an expert guide who unpacks the secrets behind its masterpieces.
  • Timed entry ensures a smooth, hassle-free experience at both locations.
  • Schedule both tours on the same day or split them across different days to fit your itinerary.
from €69.90
€62.91

10% off

Group of tourists enjoying a Colosseum Underground Guided Tour in Rome, exploring the historical Gladiator Arena and Roman Forum
Group of tourists on a Colosseum Underground Guided Tour in Rome, exploring the historical Gladiator Arena
Visitors exploring the Colosseum's underground and gladiator arena in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide leading a group through the Colosseum Underground, with views of Palatine Hill & Roman Forum, on a guided tour in Rome
Underground archway of the Colosseum in Rome, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
Tour guide with group in Colosseum Arena, Rome, exploring underground chambers and gladiator history.
Small group of tourists exploring the historic Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum in Rome, Italy on a guided tour
Colosseum underground tour with view of Roman Forum, Rome.
Tour guide with group in Colosseum Underground, views of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Tour guide leading group in Colosseum Underground, views of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Instant confirmation
1 hr 15 min
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Go beyond the usual visit—explore the Underground chambers where gladiators and wild animals awaited their fate before battle.

  • Walk through tunnels, holding cells, and trapdoors, uncovering the hidden mechanics behind Rome’s legendary spectacles.

  • Step onto the Arena Floor and experience the Colosseum from a gladiator’s perspective.

  • Climb the seating tiers and visit the on-site museum to see ancient artifacts that tell the story of Rome’s grandest arena.

  • Upgrade to include a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches bring ancient Rome to life.

  • For a more intimate experience, choose a small-group tour (max 8 guests). It’s a bit pricier, but the personalized attention makes it worth it!

More details

  • Go beyond the usual visit—explore the Underground chambers where gladiators and wild animals awaited their fate before battle.

  • Walk through tunnels, holding cells, and trapdoors, uncovering the hidden mechanics behind Rome’s legendary spectacles.

  • Step onto the Arena Floor and experience the Colosseum from a gladiator’s perspective.

  • Climb the seating tiers and visit the on-site museum to see ancient artifacts that tell the story of Rome’s grandest arena.

  • Upgrade to include a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches bring ancient Rome to life.

  • For a more intimate experience, choose a small-group tour (max 8 guests). It’s a bit pricier, but the personalized attention makes it worth it!

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€129
Private guided tour group exploring the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy
Tour guide showing a group of tourists the Colosseum Arena in Rome, Italy during a private guided tour
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome during a VIP private tour.
ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with the Colosseum in the background in Rome, Italy
Colosseum and Roman Forum view from Palatine Hill, Rome, with guided tour group.
Tour guide showing a group the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with the Colosseum in the background in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring the historic Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy, with a clear blue sky overhead
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
3 hr
2 more
  • Explore at your own pace with a private archaeologist guide—dive deep into gladiator battles, imperial politics, or whatever fascinates you most.

  • Skip the crowds and enter the Colosseum at your chosen time, touring its grand seating areas and second-floor museum without the rush of a group.

  • Enjoy breathtaking Arena views from above, as your guide brings to life the epic battles that once shook this ancient amphitheater.

  • Step into the heart of ancient Rome at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where towering ruins of temples and palaces tell the story of a fallen empire.

  • Tailor your experience to your interests, whether it’s the secrets of Roman engineering, the lives of gladiators, or the political intrigues of the empire.

More details

  • Explore at your own pace with a private archaeologist guide—dive deep into gladiator battles, imperial politics, or whatever fascinates you most.

  • Skip the crowds and enter the Colosseum at your chosen time, touring its grand seating areas and second-floor museum without the rush of a group.

  • Enjoy breathtaking Arena views from above, as your guide brings to life the epic battles that once shook this ancient amphitheater.

  • Step into the heart of ancient Rome at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where towering ruins of temples and palaces tell the story of a fallen empire.

  • Tailor your experience to your interests, whether it’s the secrets of Roman engineering, the lives of gladiators, or the political intrigues of the empire.

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€539
Tourists exploring the historic Colosseum and Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy with Combo Tickets
Tourists exploring the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy on a sunny day
Colosseum first floor view with ancient arches and tourists exploring the historic site in Rome, Italy.
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Tourists in Vatican Museums, viewing Sistine Chapel's artwork and architecture, Rome.
Tourists exploring the historic Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, offering a unique view of ancient ruins
Tourists exploring ancient ruins at Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, Rome, Italy, priority tickets tour.
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Flexible duration
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.

More details

  • 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 €69.80
€52.82

24% off

Tourists exploring the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy, with a guided tour group
Colosseum exterior with tourists, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in background, Rome guided tour.
Tour guide leading group at Colosseum with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide leading a group of tourists to the entrance of the Colosseum in Rome, offering exclusive access with host
Colosseum with tourists, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, hosted entry tour.
Colosseum exterior with tourists, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome guided tour.
the historic Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy, with a clear blue sky overhead
Tourists exploring the historic Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome, offering exclusive access to these iconic landmarks
Colosseum exterior with tourists, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in background, Rome guided tour.
Tourists exploring the historic Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome, offering exclusive access to these iconic landmarks
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Experience the grandeur of ancient Rome hassle-free with hosted access to the 3 most iconic sites: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Discover the myth of how a she-wolf founded the city as you move at your own pace with the option of insightful multilingual audio guides.

  • Dive into how Romans lived a millennium ago with a comprehensive guidebook or a vivid multimedia video.

  • Watch the Roman Empire in its glory with a unique virtual reality add-on or gain exclusive access to the Arena, thrumming with battle cries.

  • Fun fact: During certain games, the Colosseum could be filled with water to stage mock naval battles.

More details

  • Experience the grandeur of ancient Rome hassle-free with hosted access to the 3 most iconic sites: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Discover the myth of how a she-wolf founded the city as you move at your own pace with the option of insightful multilingual audio guides.

  • Dive into how Romans lived a millennium ago with a comprehensive guidebook or a vivid multimedia video.

  • Watch the Roman Empire in its glory with a unique virtual reality add-on or gain exclusive access to the Arena, thrumming with battle cries.

  • Fun fact: During certain games, the Colosseum could be filled with water to stage mock naval battles.

from
€29.94

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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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Vicky Wrighton
GB

Vicky

5/5
United Kingdom
Our tour guide Paulo was amazing. His knowledge about everything Roman, Rome and Italy was simply astounding. He made the tour enjoyable as well as informative. We came away knowing more than we ever thought we would! I would thoroughly recommend!
Anke Brietsch

Anke

4/5
Everything worked really well, the audio guide was also very informative and the children enjoyed it too. Unfortunately, everything was completely overcrowded, but you have to live with that
ALBERT MITJANS MAS
ES

Albert

5/5
Spain
Strolling through the land of Marcus Aurelius and the great artists of the millennial and eternal city is indeskriptible ouuu yeahhh!!!🤘🏿🕺🏻💚⚔️🔥🏟
Jose Luis Grosvenor Ibarra
MX

Jose

5/5
Mexico
An incredible place because you can see up close the engineering with which this important building of the Roman era was built, this unique experience because being in the basement of the Colosseum with a great guide explains and teaches you where the ramps, elevators, drains and your mind "flies" imagining being in that time. It is very worthwhile
Gary Beamish
GB

Gary

5/5
United Kingdom
Our tour was fabulous in every way AMANDA our tour guide was absolutely brilliant Very informative, concise and funny very knowledgeable and with masses of information She really made it very special
Szabolcs Kohr
RO

Szabolcs

5/5
Romania
The Colosseum is a symbol of ancient times, an iconic monument and a wonder preserved into our life. It is a piece of history.
Paula Marie Lyons
US

Paula

5/5
United States
The best part of our tour of the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill was definitely our tour guide. She was knowledgeable and had a great way of delivering her message, even a little joke now and then. The sites are awesome inspiring given their age, construction, and purposes.
Sebastian Alteryd
SE

Sebastian

5/5
Sweden
We had a fantastic guided tour with Diego! Such a great guide, he was excellent and knew so much about both the Colosseum and Rome in general. I was a bit sceptical about taking a tour that is not from the official site, but it was honestly great! The queues were short, so we even got extra guidance through the Roman forum.

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