Colosseum Guided Tour

4.2
(1,302 reviews)
Rome, Italy

1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Begin your visit to the Colosseum through the Gladiators’ Gate, the historic passage once used by ancient fighters before stepping onto the arena. Entry is included and coordinated by your licensed guide as part of the scheduled tour. From here, step onto the Arena Floor and experience the monument from the same level where gladiators once stood, surrounded by the vast amphitheater that could hold up to 60,000 spectators. This vantage point offers excellent photo opportunities and reveals details such as inscriptions carved into the seating by Roman nobles.

After visiting the Arena Floor, continue your exploration with your guide to the first and second levels of the Colosseum. These tiers provide a broader view of the structure and insight into how spectators were seated during ancient events. Along the way, your guide will explain the traditions of gladiatorial combat and the history behind the construction and name of the Colosseum.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza del Colosseo, 21

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!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
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    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.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Discover Rome Tours

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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