Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill with audio guide and Arena or Bus option
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a self-guided tour with a ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You will have the opportunity to watch an introductory video about the city of Rome and the Colosseum. The link will be provided after booking.
At the agency we will provide you with a QR code to download the audio guide.
Explore the amphitheater and step back in time to discover the history, curiosities and mysteries of one of the world's most famous monuments.
You will have access to the first and second rings of the Colosseum, from the latter you can see the arena and the basements from above.
You can also admire the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill without a specific time. For these two attractions the ticket is also valid for the day after the visit of the Colosseum.
The agency is located in front of the Colosseum, it will be very easy to reach us.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is mandatory to enter your name and surname at the time of booking, otherwise you will not be allowed access to the Colosseum as the ticket is nominative. Your ID will be checked at the entrance.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Go to the agency to collect your ticket at least 20 minutes before the entry time. In case of delay there is the risk of not being able to enter. If you are unable to collect your tickets for any reason, your reservation cannot be changed or refunded as tickets are non-refundable.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
"Priority" access is used to avoid hours of queuing at the ticket offices to purchase tickets. With this ticket you just need to show up at the entrance to the Colosseum, there will be a few minutes of waiting for the document check, but the queue moves very quickly
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Audio guide on smartphone with QR code provided in the agency
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €20,44 per person and 26,44€ for the arena)
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
"One Run" ticket for the Panoramic Bus (ONLY IF SELECTED)
Introductory multimedia video on Rome and the Colosseum
Agency assistance
Physical guide
Access to the underground
What To Expect
First go to our agency in Via del Colosseo 27 to collect your tickets
Colosseum
Independent visit of the first two "rings" of the Colosseum. It will be possible to walk near the Arena and see the Dungeons from above
Options
Colosseum with access to the Arena
Entrance with Arena, NO Bus: Priority entrance to the Colosseum (first, second tier and gladiator arena) and introductory video about Rome and the Colosseum
Colosseum & Panoramic Bus
Combo with panoramic bus: Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill with additional ticket for the ONE RUN open-top bus without timetable
Ticket collection: The bus ticket must be collected at the agency together with the Colosseum ticket and can be used on any day or time.
Colosseum: first-second ring
Entrance and audio guide, NO Bus: Entrance fee and audio guide only. In this option the Panoramic Bus is not included.
Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simple & effective
Gerard R,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Instructions for collecting tickets and the app are clear. The application is simple & effective. I recommend.
Professional service
Igor M,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very profesional and helpfull stuff,they help me with everything,great experience and I will use Viator again,thanks.
Easy process retrieving...
Jill B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Easy process retrieving tickets. Unfortunately that day was so hot we opted to skip the Forum and Palentine Hill, but exploring the Colosseum was fantastic. The app for audioguide would not download for the tour.
Amazing structure but would like to have known more of details.
mab42,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was very nice. Never got audio working properly so it was a waste of money to have it. This was my third time there and first with audio. Hoped I would learn more about it but that part was disappointing. Staff that greeted us to pick up tickets was very nice. Maybe they should have explained more about audio.
Colosseum tickets
Susan F,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was difficult to get direct tickets for the colosseum. This was a good second option. Yes more costly than paying direct and I was worried that tickets weren’t legit. However Artour tourist agency located near the colosseum were easy to find and efficient. Voucher easily exchanged for ticket without any fuss. We opted for just entry but this came with an audio guide app - although we didn’t use it. Very happy and would use Viator again.
Don’t forget headphone
L9040VAdanieller,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The process to collecting tickets was simple and the line to get into the Colosseum was quick and smooth. Bring headphones to assist listening to the audio guide as it is done through an app. This was information we did not know and it made it very difficult to hear and information. Be prepared for a commercialised visit with only small access areas and lots of people. The Roman forum was beautiful. The space is large and was much larger than anticipated. The line to get in took longer, but was a smooth process.
Remember IDs and prepare to queue
Discover59628112183,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must see for everyone visiting Rome. We met tour operator above the metro (additional 5 minute up hill walk). We had to queue for around 10 minutes to show passports and tickets. We had access to the arena floor which I’d recommend and look also for tickets for the glass lift to go higher - we didn’t have . There were very long queues for the Roman forum again to show id and tickets.
I could have been better prepared
Stacy L,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I didn't download the audio before hand and we had to pay 15 euro per person to get a self guided audio tour there as when we tried to download what viator provided, it was slow in downloading. Lesson learned and they could have done a better job with suggesting this.
Get there hours early if you want audio
Nadia T,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The man in the office were very nice but the failure of this tour is in the fact that the audio tour required the download of not only an app but also the associated map once the app was downloaded. These were large files that didn’t download in time to use even though we arrived over an hour before our your tour to check in. This could have been mitigated if it had been communicated prior to arrival to initiate the downloads since cell service for non locals can be challenging.
Easy to obtain tickets good organisation
Gary H,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find the shop to obtain the tickets above the metro opposite the coluseum. Good communication on where to go and times.
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