Colosseum Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Use a dedicated gate restricted to the general public access to enter the Colosseum. Walk through the Gladiators Gate and right onto the Colosseum, where gladiators fought in ancient times and catch a glimpse of the beautiful Roman amphitheater surrounding you, where 60,000 screaming spectators would watch champions fight their opponents to the death. From here, you can even see the names of Roman nobles carved into some of the seats right atop the Arena Floor. Get your cameras ready, this view makes for the perfect picture.
After experiencing the exclusive Arena Floor, climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. See where Rome’s wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games. Your guide will explain the rules of gladiator matches, as well as how this glorious structure got the name “Colosseum.”
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Official tour guide at the Colosseum (if option selected)
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum 1st and second level entry
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Roman Forum and Palatine hill ticket
Private transportation
Underground or Arena entrance
What To Expect
Colosseum
See Rome's iconic monuments in a fun and easy way with your tour guide. Learn about the history of the amphitheater and the spectacular matches that the Colosseum Arena has hosted. Hear about the construction techniques invented by the Romans, the amazing skills of gladiators, fierce battles between exotic animals, and the advanced techniques Roman engineers used to build the Colosseum. Walk through the first level and see the arena, trapdoors. It will entertain you with the story of Gladioteral game, the largest and most expensive game in the history of humanity.
Options
Private Colosseum Tour
Exclusive Colosseum Tour: Enjoy a private, expert-guided tour of the Colosseum with exclusive access and priority entry for a personalized experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: A comfortable and flexible 90 to 120-minute tour
Customizable Experience: Tailor your tour to explore the Colosseum’s architecture, Roman history or gladiator culture, with insights from expert guide
Colosseum Tour in English
English-speaking guided tour : Join the guided group tour to uncover the Colosseum’s rich history, impressive architecture, and legendary gladiator stories.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes: 75-minute guided Colosseum tour, plus a self-guided Roman Forum & Palatine Hill visit (typically 1–2 hours)
Group Size: Maximum 24 people, Radio headsets will be distributed to ensure you can hear your guide clearly throughout the tour.
Early Morning Semi‑Private
Semi‑Private Colosseum Tour: Small group, maximum 8 people, English-speaking guide, more intimate experience and better guide interaction.
Early entry: Beat the crowds and heat—peaceful morning light for photos.
Tickets with audioguide App.
Self-Guided Tours: Enjoy exclusive access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in Rome with a timed entry ticket.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Usually the duration of a self-guided visit to the Colosseum 1 to 1.5 hours, Roman Forum: 1 hour, Palatine Hill: 1 hours
Audioguide: Immerse yourself in the history of the Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, with a mobile app Audioguide.
Colosseum tour in Spanish
Reviews
1,225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nos qui circumspicimus Marcellum salutamus!
billwN2801OJ,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marcello V (you can call him the Fifth) was a fantastic guide to the Colosseum for our family. His passion for and depth of knowledge of Roman history, and particularly that of the Colosseum and the incredible and awful events it held, were obvious. His guidance was terrifically entertaining and well as genuinely edifying. We particularly appreciated his attentiveness and solicitousness to the elderly members of our family who have mobility issues. His sensitive and intelligent management of their visit allowed them to see so much of the building without being overly taxed. Could not recommend him more highly. Hij bood ook een onverwachte kans om een beetje Nederlands te spreken. Dank U wel, Ceel. Ave Marcelle! È stato un vero piacere, Marcello!
A lot of walking and very...
Michael W,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A lot of walking and very steep stairs. But an incredible experience. We had a very knowledgeable guide who shared both history and architecture. He explained daily life during the time the coliseum was built and its usage. Fascinating. Loved the tour and the guide.
Don't buy this one!
alanna n,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00No guidance what so ever! We were totally confused where to go . Employees give you no help and the download info was terrible.
Skip this one
Veronica B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Not as expected, the audio guide thru the phone not a very good idea Not recommended, it would be better if the audio will be given via a headset
Andrie made the experience thank you! He knows everything
Sam C,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing Andrie made the tour. I couldn’t recommend the night experience enough. Got to see the underground. It’s the way to go
Recommend tour.
Denise C,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was very informative and friendly. Great the ticket included entry into the Palentine and the Forum the next day. Great experience.
Disappointing
LondonLife212021,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The Colosseum itself is amazing, but this tour was disappointing. It took ages to get inside, even though I thought a tour meant skipping a lot of the queues - I was wrong. The guide was a nice guy but we felt we didn't learn as much as we thought we would and we spent more time waiting in lines than actually exploring. I definitely would not book again or recommend - you're better off booking a tour that includes queue jump or just walk around yourself off your own accord.
Highly recommend this tour!
Joanne G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! So much good information and history. We were tempted to see the Colloseum without a tour guide. So glad we changed our minds.
Memorable Colosseum Experience!
Getaway49192,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! Andrei was very knowledgeable and full of interesting information. His commentary made our experience at the Colosseum much more memorable and entertaining that just walking around by ourselves and reading plaques. Highly recommend!
Excellent tour guide
Getaway41807687407,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrei was very informative, he kept the pace to a manageable speed and didn’t leave me behind. He was very polite and by far the best tour guide we have experienced to date
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