Rome: Colosseum Access with Official AI App & Arena Option
Overview
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Experience Ancient Rome like never before with flexible, self-guided Colosseum tours designed for every traveler. Choose the option that suits you best: Colosseum Access with Videoguide App, Colosseum Access with Arena Floor and Videoguide App, Colosseum Access with Virtual Reality, or Virtual Reality only (no entry ticket).
Start your journey at our meeting point, where our team ensures a smooth and stress-free experience. With ticket options, access the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Forums, and explore at your own pace. Enhance your visit with our AI-powered Videoguide App, featuring 48-hour access to immersive audio-visual content and engaging historical insights directly on your smartphone.
For a truly unique perspective, upgrade with Arena Floor access or dive into our cutting-edge Virtual Reality experience, bringing Ancient Rome back to life. Even without entry tickets, VR offers a complete and unforgettable journey through history.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MEETING POINT is in Via Marco Aurelio, 19, Rome, where you will collect your tickets from our staff and be accompanied at the Colosseum entrance
Following the new directives of the Colosseum, the ticket to the Colosseum is nominative and therefore it is mandatory to provide the FULL NAME OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. (INCLUDING INFANTS)
After the security check you’ll be free to explore the Colosseum with our incredible AI VideoGuide App
After the visit of the Colosseum (around 1h), with the same tickets, you will be able to visit the Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Imperial Forum still accompanied with our Videoguide App!
The Colosseum requires mandatory entry procedures and mandatory security check that must be carried out. This may delay the tour departure especially on national holidays, weekends and during high season.
Everyone, also children/under 18 must carry ID passports or a valid identity document (also a digital copy), because the Colosseum staff may ask to check them at the entrance.
The Colosseum area is an open archaeological park and for this reason is not equipped with sun/rain covers and shops. The local operator is not responsible for any kind of discomfort due to this.
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own bottle of water (no glass bottles/no alcohol).
The local operator is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum/Imperial Forum due to strikes, events, bad weather, etc.
It is forbidden to enter the Colosseum and Palatine Hill/Roman Forum/Imperial Forum with with BULKY luggages, handbags. Please be aware that there is no luggage storage and that we cannot keep your stuff. Take only the necessary stuff: camera, plastic bottles, documents, wallets etc
It is strictly forbidden to enter the Colosseum with knives and any kind of cutting object. Pay attention not to bring with you this kind of stuff.
This ticket does NOT includes the access to the Arena (except if you booked "Vip Arena Ticket" option).
This tickets does NOT includes access to Underground.
The AI VideoGuide App is an App for Smartphones. All the information to download it will be provided after the purchase.
Each participant should have their own set of earphones, as these will be needed to use the AI VideoGuide App.
From October 27 to March 1: Opening Hours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forum: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Last Entry: 3:30 PM Closing Time: 4:30 PM. Make sure to plan your visit accordingly to fully enjoy these historic sites!
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Colosseum
The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built and the symbol of Rome. Travelers marvel at its imposing architecture, imagining the gladiatorial games and wild animal hunts that entertained up to 80,000 spectators.
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was the political, religious, and commercial heart of ancient Rome. Visitors walk along the Via Sacra among the ruins of ancient temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches reliving the daily life of Roman citizens.
What‘s Included
AI Video Guide App to download on your own device (please bring your own earphones)
Access to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forum
Online and on-site local assistance
Presale fee costs of 2,44 euros per person
Paper MAP with 3D reconstructions
Colosseum Entry Tickets (unless you book the Only VR option)
Access to Arena (except if you booked the "Arena" option)
Access to Underground or Third Level of the Colosseum
Earphones for Audio Guide
Live Guide
Options
Only VR (NO COLOSSEUM ENTRY)
VR Show Outside Colosseum: IT DOESN'T INCLUDE THE ENTRY TICKET TO THE COLOSSEUM. You will enjoy an immersive Virtual Reality Show outside the Colosseum
Colosseum with Virtual Reality
Colosseum Access + VR Show : Experience a 3D reconstruction and immersive audio guide with our Headset before your visit at Colosseum (NO arena access)
Colosseum Access + Arena Floor
Arena Floor Special Access: Enjoy a visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Forum + access to the Arena Floor with our APP
Colosseum Access
Enjoy a visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Forum with our immersive AI Video Guide App
Reviews
2,979 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don't Risk it they will let you down and waste your money!
lukec177,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00DO NOT USE ANCIENT AND RECENT We booked with this company for the Colosseum and arrived at 9:15 a.m (Which was the time listed in the email) So automatically the tickets were issued at 9.15am only giving us just 15 minutes to get to the entrance of the colosseum. Any company with basic common sense would immediately tell customers to go straight to the entrance when time is that tight considering there is a 7 minute walk to the entrance from their office. Instead, the staff wasted those crucial minutes explaining what to do with the app and to connect to their wifi etcetera to download videos and all, considering the time constraint we could have done that at the entrance of colosseum but they did not advise us at any time that there was a time constraint or that there was any reason to rush. Completely unnecessary, completely avoidable, and incredibly irresponsible. By the time we reached the Colosseum (6 minutes late), we were denied entry. This entire situation could have been easily avoided if the staff had used even a bit of judgment. When we called to fix the issue, we were met with zero accountability. We were told there was “nothing they could do,” no manager available, no solution offered. When we asked for a refund, same answer nothing. This wasn’t just poor service it was a total lack of responsibility and basic competence. A complete waste of money and time. Avoid this company unless you like being scammed.
The tour company canceled...
Leslie R,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour company canceled my tickets stating ill receive a refund in 2-7 days. It's been 7 days & I still haven't received anything.
Scam do not book!
Nicholas D,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Do not book with this App. The company canceled on us at the last minute after we traveled all the way from the US! Find another way or be stuck wondering around looking for alternatives. The excuse was they were too busy. Very disappointing and not acceptable when dragging your family around to Rome!
Enjoyed the flexibility this tour provided! Less focus on architectural details/more on people would be more interesting
juliesB2712UD,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was nice to be able to enjoy flexibility while getting info about the sites. Worked well for our whole family. Directions were helpful and felt it was worth it. Wished though that the tour focused a little more on life of the Romans, events, things that happened - making it a little more personal and interesting - and less on the architecture.
Gladiator
Carolina S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The colosseum is a fantastic site to see. Steps are very steep so beware. One of the best tours I've done
Great experience!
Glenda C,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00. Video was helpful and easily to navigate. The girls were very helpful assisting with their the video
visit Colosseum
Liam H,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our date was changed to the next day and we met your agent Margarita Goretti who explained everything to us, showed use how to download all the information and was most professional and helpful. Customer service at its best. Liam and Lorraine Ireland.
Great experience
Mark B,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy collection of tickets at an easy to find location off site. Good value for money and friendly knowledgeable staff.
Kids friendly tour only using the app
Yildiz A,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We picked up the tickets a day prior and went straight in at the time and day for the visit. We only used the app which was so helpful with my son. We strolled around at our own pace. The videos helped visualise the details that might be hard to see from a distance, also how temples etc looked originally. For exploring with kids or wanting to take it in own pace, this is perfect.
I didn't realize that the...
Kristi G,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I didn't realize that the forum had to be entered at a specific time which didn't give us enough time at the coloseum, so we were disappointed.
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