A tour is the best way to make your Colosseum visit an engaging and in-depth experience. Discover guided tours of the Flavian Amphitheater, the arena, and the underground, and book online.
Location:
Piazza del Colosseo
Opening hours:
Daily, 8:30 AM – 4:30/7:15 PM
Price:
From 54 euros
What to see:
Colosseum, underground, arena
The Colosseum Archaeological Park is a vast area that includes several sections and provides different kinds of guided itineraries.
Standard tours usually cover:
For specific areas such as the arena or the underground, special tours or dedicated tickets are required:
Colosseum tours can be purchased:
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:
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.
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.
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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.
from 62 €
from 219 €
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from 126 €
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.
from 219 €
from 69 €
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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.
from 69 €
from 49 €
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Tours
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40 m
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7 h
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1 h
from 45 €
1 h 15 m
