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Colosseum Tours: Which to Choose

Types of Tours

The Colosseum Archaeological Park is a vast area that includes several sections and provides different kinds of guided itineraries.

Standard tours usually cover:

The first two levels of the Colosseum
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
Imperial Forums

For specific areas such as the arena or the underground, special tours or dedicated tickets are required:

Upper levels
Arena
Underground
Gladiators’ Gate

Where to Book Colosseum Tours?

Colosseum tours can be purchased:

Online
On the official website
From specialized agencies or tour operators

The Colosseum enforces a daily limit on admissions, so it is not recommended to buy tours on-site, especially during high season. By booking in advance, you ensure access on the desired date and time.

Booking Colosseum tours online through ArcheoRoma allows you to:

avoid long lines that typically form at the entrance of this famous monument in Rome
secure a spot and avoid the possibility that on-site tours might sell out

P.S. In addition to basic tours with priority access, there are guided visits offering instructive and customized itineraries led by expert guides, which can include access to reserved areas such as the underground or the arena itself.

Basic Colosseum Tours

Below are tours covering the standard Colosseum route. They do not include access to the underground or the arena, yet still provide the benefit of discovering this majestic monument with a guide. Such tours usually last between one and two hours and are ideal for those who prefer short tours, leaving the rest of the day to visit other city landmarks.

Tours with Underground Access

By choosing a tour with underground (hypogeum) access, you will have the chance to visit a complex network of passageways that gave access to various points of the arena. Here, the elevators equipped with hydraulic mechanisms once allowed the beasts to be lifted onto the stage.

Note: Tours including underground access sell out quickly, especially in high season.

Tours with Arena Access

Stepping onto the arena lets you retrace the gladiators’ footsteps, imagining the stands filled with spectators. This is where the games and gladiatorial battles took place for over 400 years, entertaining and thrilling the people of Rome.

Combined Tours

These tours allow you to plan a full day dedicated to culture, offering the chance to visit not only the Colosseum but also the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.