Guided Tours of the Colosseum

The Colosseum is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, but to truly appreciate its history, architecture, and hidden stories, a guided tour is the best way to experience it. 

While you can explore on your own, a guide will bring the ancient amphitheater to life by sharing fascinating tales of gladiators, emperors, and the grandeur of ancient Rome. 

A guided tour also allows you to skip the long lines, access restricted areas like the Underground and Arena Floor, and get in-depth historical insights from expert guides.

Note: Some areas of the Colosseum are accessible only to guided groups, preventing individual tourists from entering. Thus, a guided tour is the best way to experience it.

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

• Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on this immersive three-hour guided tour, covering all the must-see landmarks of ancient Rome.
• With skip-the-line access, you’ll step inside the Colosseum, where gladiators once battled.
• Experience the historical remains of temples at the Roman Forum. Then, climb Palatine Hill to enjoy stunning views and captivating stories about Rome’s imperial palaces.
• Explore the Roman marvel with an expert guide who brings history to life with fascinating stories.

Access to: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Max group size: 25
Price: Starts from €54

Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

• This guided tour provides skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, allowing you to enter without waiting in long queues.  
• Enjoy exclusive entry to the arena floor, where gladiators once fought, for a unique perspective of the amphitheater.  
• An expert guide will share fascinating historical insights as you explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.  
• Walk through the ancient ruins of temples, government buildings, and marketplaces in the Roman Forum.  
• Head to Palatine Hill for breathtaking panoramic views and hear stories about Rome’s legendary origins.  

Access to: Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
Duration: 3 hours
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Max group size: 30
Price: Starts from €74

Colosseum Underground, Arena, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

• Get exclusive access to the arena floor and underground chambers, exploring restricted areas where gladiators and wild animals once awaited their fate.
• Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, ensuring you avoid long queues and maximize your time.
• An expert guide will provide in-depth historical insights, bringing the Colosseum’s dramatic past to life.
• Walk through the Roman Forum, the heart of political, religious, and social life in ancient Rome.
• Climb Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s most significant historical sites and enjoy stunning panoramic city views.

Access to: Colosseum, Arena, Underground, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English, Spanish
Max group size: 24
Price: Starts from €95

Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

• Enjoy an intimate, 8-person tour with an expert English-speaking guide.
• Embark on a guided tour to the Colosseum and restricted areas like the Arena floor and the Underground Chambers. 
• From the Palatine Hill, admire one of the best views of the city center
• Admire the buildings and markets in the Roman Forum.

Access to: Colosseum, Arena, Underground, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Duration: 1.5 hours
Languages: English
Max group size: 8
Price: Starts from €179

Colosseum Guided Sunset Tour

• Witness the Colosseum during the golden hour as the sun sets over Rome.
• Enjoy a semi-private tour with a maximum of 11 participants for an intimate experience.
• Get skip-the-line access to the Colosseum Upper Level, Arena Floor, and Roman Forum.
• This guided tour starts at the Roman Forum and the exploration continues through the ruins, temples, and arches of the Roman Empire.
• Walk along the historic Via dei Fori Imperiali towards the Colosseum.
• Get exclusive access to the Arena Floor, where gladiators once fought.
• The tour concludes at the Upper Level with panoramic views and ancient graffiti.

Access to: Colosseum, Arena, Upper Level, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Max group size: 10
Price: Starts from €144

Why should you book a guided tour?

Skip the long lines: Enjoy priority access and avoid waiting in queues, especially during peak season.

Expert guide: Learn fascinating stories about gladiators, emperors, and the Colosseum’s brutal past from a professional guide.

Access to restricted areas: Get special access to restricted areas like the Arena floor and Underground tunnels which are only accessible with a guided tour.

Make the most of your visit: Guided tours follow a structured route, ensuring you don’t miss any key highlights.

Multilingual experience: Experience an immersive tour in your chosen language, with multilingual guides available to enrich your understanding and involvement.

Hassle-free convenience: You won’t have to worry about buying tickets or finding your way to the Colosseum. Just go to the designated meeting point on your ticket and enjoy a smooth, stress-free experience.

Know before you go 

• All Guided tour tickets include skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, but the security checkpoints cannot be skipped.
• It is mandatory to carry a valid ID during your visit.
• Some tickets require the correct names of the tourists to be entered and verified twice before the trip starts. You will be asked for this information when booking your tickets. 
• The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; the Colosseum may be explored first, followed by the archaeological sites, or vice versa.
• When you visit the Colosseum, remember to bring enough water and wear comfortable shoes, as this attraction requires a lot of walking.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about the guided tours of the colosseum.