Discover the Colosseum with a knowledgeable guide, exploring every corner within an hour. Maximize your time in Rome and enjoy a seamless experience.
- 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.
- Opt for a kid-friendly tour with interactive storytelling that makes history fun for younger explorers.
- Express guided tour of the Colosseum
- Kid-friendly tour (as per option selected)
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Access to Colosseum tier 1 & 2 and Museum
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill enrty (as per option selected)
- Exclusive Arena access (as per option selected)
- Headsets
- Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Guided tour of Arena
- Access to Underground and upper floors
- Hotel transfers
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Spain, United Kingdom and over 62 countries have loved this experienceMarta
Dec, 2024
The guide Pepe was absolutely fantastic, it was an exclusive tour for us. But your application does not work properly. We had a problem with another reservation that took 4 days to be solved.View original review in Spanish
Lara
Nov, 2024
Giovanna was very knowledgeable of the Colosseum! It was a busy day at the Colosseum due to a public holiday but Giovanna ensured we had a good time, by gaining elevator access for the pram and filling in wait time with more facts about the area.
Lynne
Oct, 2024
Skip the line was worth it. Giovanna was a great guide, very knowledgeable and the time went quickly. Stunning day very lucky , lots of steps but there is an elevator.
Lindsay
Oct, 2024
The tour guide Bianca was just amazing and made the whole experience worth while, she was so knowledgeable and kept all the facts interesting. The timing was perfect also, not too long. It was great not having to queue too long either!
Brooke
Oct, 2024
Julio was highly informative throughout the entire experience. He was super kind & welcoming, and made sure we were filled with information before we left. The skip the line feature was so so worth it & having a guide made it feel like we weren't just wandering aimlessly.
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.
What to bring
- You must carry a valid photo 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.
Accessibility
- This experience is suitable for pram/stroller but not ideal for people with reduced mobility.
Additional information
- This tour does not include access to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
- Note that the Colosseum will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
- Express tours run on a tight schedule, so get to the meeting point 15 minutes early
- You'll be skipping all entry lines but for safety reasons security check is mandatory for everyone. You will have to queue up to go through an airport-style metal detector.
- Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.
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