A tour is the best way to make your Colosseum visit an engaging and in-depth experience. Discover guided tours of the Flavian Amphitheater, the arena, and the underground, and book online.
Location:
Piazza del Colosseo
Opening hours:
Daily, 8:30 AM - 4:30/7:15 PM
Price:
From 54 euros
What to see:
Colosseum, underground, arena
The Colosseum Archaeological Park is a vast area that includes several sections and provides different kinds of guided itineraries.
Standard tours usually cover:
For specific areas such as the arena or the underground, special tours or dedicated tickets are required:
Colosseum tours can be purchased:
The Colosseum enforces a daily limit on admissions, so it is not recommended to buy tours on-site, especially during high season. By booking in advance, you ensure access on the desired date and time.
Booking Colosseum tours online through ArcheoRoma allows you to:
P.S. In addition to basic tours with priority access, there are guided visits offering instructive and customized itineraries led by expert guides, which can include access to reserved areas such as the underground or the arena itself.
Below are tours covering the standard Colosseum route. They do not include access to the underground or the arena, yet still provide the benefit of discovering this majestic monument with a guide. Such tours usually last between one and two hours and are ideal for those who prefer short tours, leaving the rest of the day to visit other city landmarks.
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Immerse yourself in the fascination of ancient Rome with a Colosseum fast track tour that includes entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Guided tour of the Colosseum Archaeological Park: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
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Embark on a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, exploring Rome's ancient architectural wonders with an expert guide
4.6 /5 | 584 reviews
Guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. An instructive and exciting journey in the center of ancient Rome, up to the visit of the largest masonry amphitheater in the world.
4.6 /5 | 842 reviews
Discover the beauty of Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Skip-the-line tickets and tour guide included
By choosing a tour with underground (hypogeum) access, you will have the chance to visit a complex network of passageways that gave access to various points of the arena. Here, the elevators equipped with hydraulic mechanisms once allowed the beasts to be lifted onto the stage.
Note: Tours including underground access sell out quickly, especially in high season.
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Skip the lines and uncover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a reserved entry tour, led by a knowledgeable guide.
Stepping onto the arena lets you retrace the gladiators’ footsteps, imagining the stands filled with spectators. This is where the games and gladiatorial battles took place for over 400 years, entertaining and thrilling the people of Rome.
4.5 /5 | 568 reviews
Gain privileged access to the Colosseum’s Arena Floor and explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in a guided small-group tour led by an expert.
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Book a guided small-group Colosseum tour with Arena Floor access. Enjoy reserved entry, insightful commentary, and a unique experience with limited crowds.
4.5 /5 | 150088 reviews
Guided Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill tour with priority access. Walk the Arena Floor and experience Rome's most iconic landmarks with ease.
4.6 /5 | 1711 reviews
Explore ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and Gladiator Arena
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Experience Rome’s Colosseum with exclusive access to the Arena, Underground, and more. Explore Rome’s top sites with guided insight into every step
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Skip the lines and uncover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a reserved entry tour, led by a knowledgeable guide.
These tours allow you to plan a full day dedicated to culture, offering the chance to visit not only the Colosseum but also the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
4 /5 | 10 reviews
Complete guided tour covering three essential landmarks for tourists in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel
Tours
Guided tour of the Pantheon: eperience the iconic Roman landmark like never before with an expert guide
45 m
Combined tour of the Colosseum basement and arena, including a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
3 h
Guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. An instructive and exciting journey in the center of ancient Rome, up to the visit of the largest...
3 h
Guided tour of one of the wonders of the Italian Renaissance: St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and his dome
1 h 45 m