Colosseum Guided Tour
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.”
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.
What's included in Colosseum Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our meeting point will be on the upper level of the Colosseo metro station, right near the 'M' metro symbol and the 'SOS' sign, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the 'Discover Rome Tours' staff, and you’ll easily spot us there!
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Ticket Redemption
Meeting Point: Piazza del Colosseo, 21, near the 'M' Metro sign on the upper level, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the Discover Rome Tours staff, and you’ll easily spot us there! ID Requirement: Having an ID card, passport, or a copy of your ID on your phone is MANDATORY for all participants. Please ensure that you bring your photo ID with you. These tickets are nominative, meaning they are assigned to specific travelers. The ticket office staff will verify your ID at the entrance. If there is a mismatch with your identity document, access to the Colosseum will not be allowed, and no refund will be issued. Access to Sites: The Colosseum requires you to enter at the time shown on your ticket. With the same ticket, you will also have access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill anytime during their opening hours. For more details on operating hours and ticketing, please visit the official website: https://colosseo.it/orari-e-biglietti.
