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Enter the Colosseum through the restricted entrance of the Arena Floor. During our 2/5-hour tour, your guide will walk you through the Colosseum, while explaining the true brilliance behind its engineering. Your tour will then lead you on a journey through the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum where you will be able to admire the incredible ruins, and enjoy panoramic views of the Colosseum.
Learn the history behind Rome's magnificent amphitheater and all that surrounds it. The iconic structure was built as a gift to the Roman citizens, to stage various forms of entertainment and to showcase Roman engineering techniques to the rest of the world. The Colosseum featured over 80 entrances and could accommodate around 50,000 spectators. When the Colosseum was in active use, festivals as well as games could last up to 100 days.
Please note: Guests under 18, may be required to show ID upon entering the sites. Guests without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
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.
It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharp objects, alcohol, spray
Customers need to show up at our office in via della Polveriera 8 in order to join this tour
Comfortable shoes are recommended
In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half
Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites of the arena is 22 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience.
The order of the tour is subject to internal arrangements at the Colosseum, we highly suggest you to contact us for any question.
Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
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.
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
Exclusive Access to the Gladiators' Arena Floor
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Archaeological Area
Food & Drinks
Pick up/Drop off service
Gratuities
Colosseum
Visiting Romes more iconic monument, the Colosseum, and be taken back in time as you enter through the Gladiators gate. Discover lead by our official professional guides unimmaginable and astonishing stories of gladiators fights, battleship and much more. This tour provides you with the opportunity to explore the archaeological area in a relaxed and enjoyable manner!
Foro Romano
Admire the heart of the Ancient Rome! The Forum was indeed one of the most important place in the ancient world, since it was here where public and social life were lived. Conceived originally for commericial purpose, over the centuries the Forum turned into a real warzone for the politcal power, marked by intense battles fought by artworks and public buildings, as usual during the Republican Age. This and much more to discover and learn about during a pleasant but informative walking with our guides.
Small-Group: Enjoy your Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with Arena Floor in a more intimate setting, and with more interaction.
Colosseum Underground Floor: Visit the dark depths of the Colosseum and learn the secrets of this ancient wonder.
Semi-Private: With a group of a maximum of seven people, enjoy the tour with more interaction with your guide and a more intimate setting.
1,328 reviews
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Lori E,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
Alessandro was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable and informative! Great guide. We learned a lot.
joann o,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Catalina was our tour guide if memory serves…. I’m horrible with names…. But she was absolutely fantastic. I think she knew every bit of history around the Colosseum. Highly recommend crown tours, and if you can get Catalina by request, ask for her. Note to your feet, it is a crazy amount of walking; and a lot of uneven surfaces; very much worth the excursion
Kaylee V,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
I’m thankful I booked a tour. Otherwise, I probably would have just wandered around aimlessly without learning the history or seeing everything. Along the way, the guide pointed out details I likely would have missed on my own. Overall, the tour was definitely worth it! I also would recommend paying the extra fee to see both floors.
stacimeads,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
We arrived at the office of Crown Tours and were checked in easily enough. We were assigned to a group. Once the group assembled the guide verified the tour name & passed out tickets. We did not have tickets so the guide left & returned saying they put us in another group. We went from a group of 14 to a group of 22 for the same tour at the exact same time. There was so much time spent wrangling that large group that we waited around a lot. Waiting to fill water, bathroom breaks. Etc. one couple was late returning to the meeting place in the colosseum which caused us to wait more when we should have just left. They were almost 20 minutes late which held up the entire group. We spent 2 hours in the colosseum and had barely any time for Palantjne Hill & the Forum. I booked the tour specifically for the Palantine Hill & Forum portion since we previously visited the Colosseum. It was very disappointing and not worth the cost.
Adrianne V,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
Max was a truly wonderful guide - he was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and engaging! We enjoyed getting the entire tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. It really helped frame our understanding and orientation of all the sites, which we appreciated!
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