Colosseum Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

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 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‘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

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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.

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Included

Options

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.

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

Tickets with audioguide

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 an app based Audioguide

Colosseum tour in Spanish

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.

Reviews

4.14

928 reviews

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  • Andrea was extremely...

    Roisin Z,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Andrea was extremely informative and has a good sense of humor. Went at a great pace and thoroughly enjoyed the experience

  • Definitely recommend

    SELINA G,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Aphradite was a fantastic tour guide. Very informative and she is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed it all.

  • Best tour of this iconic monument I've ever had

    Barbara P,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A personal tour that really helped the Colosseum come alive with the help of our excellent guide Giovanna. We felt that we were getting a true sense of the centuries of stories behind this truly amazing monument.

  • Colosseum tour 7/7/2025

    Branimir S,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good tour short but concise, tour guide Andrea was excellent and explained the history very well.

  • Colosseum Tour

    Elma M,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you have stairs to navigate. We had a very knowledgeable guide Sander was very engaging especially with the little kids in our group. He had a lot of knowledge about the history and was very passionate about telling the history. Great job! Also, make sure you have a picture ID. Or they won’t let you in!

From EUR 18

4.14
928 reviews