Colosseum Tours

Unlock 3,000 years of history in just a few hours on an expert-led journey through ancient Rome’s power center.

• Everything you get: Walk past entry crowds and explore Colosseum’s seating rows and Museum, as your guide shares tales of gladiator drama, politics powerplay, and engineering brilliance. Stroll the Roman Forum’s iconic ruins, then ascend Palatine Hill for sweeping views over Rome as a grand finale.
• Why choose this? Maximize your Colosseum experience with reserved entry, expert storytelling, and a seamless itinerary covering Eternal City's three popular landmarks.
• Upgrade: Choose a small-group tour—fewer guests mean closer interactions with your guide, better photo-op, and a more personalized experience.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum

• English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Headsets

Exclusions

• Arena access

• Access to Underground and Belvedere

What to bring

• Valid photo ID; entry may be denied without it.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.

What’s not allowed

• Name changes after booking.
• Entry without the exact full name provided at booking.

Accessibility

• Not accessible for wheelchair users, prams/strollers, or visitors with mobility issues.
• Some areas have uneven surfaces.

Additional information

• Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled entry at the Arch of Constantine meeting point.
• Security checks may cause minor delays.
• Colosseum entry fee is €18 (or €24 for Arena access) plus a €2 booking fee.
• The order of the tour may change—check for updates before your visit.
• Palatine Hill and Roman Forum do not have timed entry; expect potential wait times.

Join an exclusive tour of the Arena, the gladiators’ battlefield, limited to just a few visitors at a time.

• Everything you get: Skip the crowds and enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, straight onto the fragile, partially reconstructed Arena floor—off-limits with standard tickets. With your expert guide, uncover stories of gladiator training, bloody clashes, political intrigue, and even ancient stadium lighting. Then continue to Palatine Hill’s imperial ruins and the Roman Forum’s grand temples, arches, and basilicas.
• Why choose this: Standard Colosseum access doesn’t include the arena floor—a rare privilege due to its very limited capacity and preservation needs. See the amphitheater from a gladiator’s-eye view, learn its significance from your guide, and finish amid the Forum’s ruins.
• Upgrade: Opt for a small-group tour (15 guests) for an intimate, interactive experience, or choose a regular group tour for a budget-friendly option.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum

• Special access guided tour of Arena Floor

• English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Headsets

What to bring

• Valid passport or photo ID for all visitors, including minors.
• The full name of each participant (including children) must match the ID provided at entry.

What’s not allowed

• Luggage, large bags, pets, smoking, alcohol, drugs, weapons, sharp objects, glass items, sprays, or aerosols.
• Electric wheelchairs, prams, and strollers.

Accessibility

• The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, prams, strollers, or those with mobility issues.
• All visitors must pass through a mandatory security check with metal detectors.

Additional information

• Colosseum tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled check-in time; late arrivals will not be refunded.
• Meeting time may change—updates will be sent via call or message.
• Rain or shine, tours operate. In case of heavy rain, some areas may be closed for safety.
• In July and August, the tour duration may be shortened to 2 hours due to heat.
• The order of attractions may vary to manage crowd levels.
• As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is impossible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.

Tick off Rome’s bucket list attraction with a guided tour that packs the Colosseum’s biggest moments into just one hour.

• Everything you get: Enter at your reserved time and, in just one hour, explore the Colosseum’s most legendary spots, its tiered seating, on-site museum, and sweeping Arena views. Your guide weaves history, engineering, and drama into a sharp, crowd-light experience.
• Why choose this? It’s the fastest, smartest way to experience the Colosseum’s highlights—perfect for tight schedules or pairing with other Rome landmarks—without missing out on expert context.
• Options: Choose a kid-friendly, story-driven tour of Roman ruins, or an express Forum visit with Arena Floor access. For an even more exclusive experience, opt for the semi-private Arena-only express tour.

Inclusions

• Express guided tour of the Colosseum

• Kid-friendly tour (as per option selected)

• English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Roman Forum and Palatine Hill express guided tour with exclusive Arena Floor access(as per option selected)

• Arena-only express tour in a semi-private group of 6 (as per option selected)

• Headsets

Exclusions

• Access to Underground and Belvedere

What to bring

• Valid photo ID; entry may be denied without it.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.

What’s not allowed

• Name changes after booking.
• Entry without the exact full name provided at booking.

Accessibility

• Not accessible for wheelchair users, prams/strollers, or visitors with mobility issues.
• Some areas have uneven surfaces.

Additional information

• Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled entry at the Arch of Constantine meeting point.
• For maximum safety, all guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry. Expect to stand in line, this mandatory step cannot be skipped.
• The order of the tour may change—check for updates before your visit.

Only way to access Colosseum’s restricted underground, where gladiators once awaited their fate before battling on the arena floor.

• Everything you get: Descend into a fragile maze of tunnels, cages, and ancient lifts, once holding gladiators and animals, preserved for two millennia and accessible to only a few visitors at a time. Step onto the Arena Floor where battles raged, then climb the tiers to grasp its sheer scale, as your guide talks about prep zones, VIP routes, stage mechanics, and more.
• Why choose this: The only tour with full Colosseum access, from Underground chambers to Arena Floor and panoramic tiers, limited to a select few daily. Stand where gladiators waited, fought, then see it from the stands like ancient spectators.
• Upgrades: Add a guided visit to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, home to the Temple of Antoninus Pius, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, and other political monuments. Or choose an intimate group of 6 for a more personalized experience.

Inclusions

• Special access guided tour of the Underground and Arena Floor

• Guided tour of Colosseum with reserved entry

• English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Guided tour of Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with priority access (as per option selected)

• Small group of max 6 people (as per option selected)

• Headsets

Exclusions

• Access to upper floors

• Hotel transfers

What to bring

• Valid passport or photo ID for all visitors, including minors.
• The full name of each participant (including children) must match the ID provided at entry.

What’s not allowed

• Luggage, large bags, pets, smoking, alcohol, drugs, weapons, sharp objects, glass items, sprays, or aerosols.
• Electric wheelchairs, prams, and strollers.

Accessibility

• The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, prams, strollers, or those with mobility issues.

Additional information

• Colosseum tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled check-in time; late arrivals will not be refunded.
• All guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry for maximum safety. Expect to stand in line, this mandatory step cannot be skipped.
• Meeting time may change—updates will be sent via call or message.
• Rain or shine, tours operate. In case of heavy rain, some areas may be closed for safety.
• In July and August, the tour duration may be shortened to 2 hours due to heat.
• The order of attractions may vary to manage crowd levels.
• Access to the underground is restricted to the general public. Be sure to book ahead to guarantee your spot!

Small-group Colosseum tour (15 guests max) with optional arena access for a more interactive experience.

• Everything you get: Enter the mighty Colosseum at your chosen time and enjoy a more personal experience with just 15 guests. Walk its ancient seating rows, visit the museum, dive into Roman history at the Forum and catch the panoramic city views at Palatine Hill—all in a small, engaging group.
• Why choose this? A small group means better access to your guide, fewer distractions, and a more engaging exploration of ancient Rome.
• Upgrades: Opt for Arena Floor access for an exclusive gladiator’s perspective.

Inclusions

• Small-group guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Group of up to 15 guests

• Arena floor access (as per option selected)

• Headsets

Exclusions

• Access to the Colosseum underground

• Hotel pick up and drop off

• Meals

A tour designed just for you—skip the crowds and explore at your own pace with an expert archaeologist guide.

• Everything you will get: Enter the Colosseum at your chosen time, exploring the seating areas and second-floor museum with your private guide. Take in breathtaking Arena views from above as you uncover the world of gladiators. Then, walk through the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where ancient temples, palaces, and political hubs reveal the rise and fall of an empire.
• Note: The price displayed is for two people and increases as you add more participants.
• Why choose this? Skip the crowds and explore ancient Rome on your terms. No waiting, no rush—just a private archaeologist guide crafting a tour around your interests, from gladiator combat to imperial politics.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum

• English, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking archeologist guide (as per option selected)

• Private group (up to 10)

• Access to the tiers 1 & 2 and Museum

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Headsets

Exclusions

• Exclusive Arena access

• Access to Underground and upper floors

• Hotel transfers

• Meals