Colosseum reviews: What visitors say before you visit
Planning a Colosseum visit and wondering which experience is actually worth it?
We looked across reviews from our most-booked Colosseum experiences, from classic Colosseum + Roman Forum visits to Arena Floor, Underground, and combo experiences, to understand what guests consistently rate highest.
⭐ Average guest rating: 4.3–4.5/5 📝 Based on 50,000+ verified guest reviews
One thing becomes clear across reviews: the Colosseum experience changes depending on how you visit it. Some visitors value flexibility and pace, others remember the guide, the Arena views, or finally understanding how the Forum and Palatine Hill connect to the story of Ancient Rome.
Browse the reviews below to see what travellers actually loved and which experience fits your Rome itinerary.
Colosseum passes
For visitors who'd rather move at their own pace. Covers timed entry to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with add-ons like Arena access, multimedia options, and more.
For visitors who want to go further than the standard route, onto the arena floor itself, where gladiator battles once took place, or down into the underground tunnels beneath the amphitheatre.
Combo experiences
For visitors pairing the Colosseum with the Vatican or the Pantheon on the same trip.
