Guided Tours

Colosseum Express Tour

Name: Colosseum Express Tour
Start: 2025-01-21T13:30:00
End: 2025-01-21T14:30:00
Location: Rome

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.

Discover the Colosseum with a knowledgeable guide, exploring every corner within an hour. Maximize your time in Rome and enjoy a seamless experience.

Highlights

Bypass queues and jump straight into the action on a concise yet comprehensive guided tour 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

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

Exclusions

Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Guided tour of Arena
Access to Underground and upper floors
Hotel transfers

cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Marta

5/5

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.

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Lara

5/5

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.

Matias

4/5

Nov, 2024

Pepe showed us and told us with passion many details of the coliseum. The visit was pleasant and dynamic. We had a great time, even though it was drizzling at times. Thank you!

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Lynne

5/5

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.

Camsat

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide explained a lot of things with a lot of enthusiasm. We could see that he liked doing his job and that he knew his craft very well. We felt that he had time for us.

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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 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.

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.