Skip the long lines to the Colosseum and journey back to the days of Ancient Rome on a guided tour of the arena and underground areas. See the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Skip the long lines to the Colosseum
- Explore the underground areas of the most famous arena of Ancient Rome
- Marvel at the ruins of temples and markets in the Roman Forum
- Go to Palatine Hill, where the city of Rome was founded
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
- Skip-the-line entrance fees
- Guide
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Optional gratuities
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
The agency is located above the Colosseo Metro Station (2nd floor). Exiting the station on Largo Gaetana Agnesi, proceed to your right in the direction of the Squisito Bar, then continue walking on the street behind the bar. After a 1-minute walk, you will see the office on your righthand side. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
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- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
- Selfie sticks
- Sprays or Aerosols
- Walking frames
Know before you go
- Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the Arena will not be visited on this tour until further notice. The Gladiator’s Gate access will be replaced by the standard underground entrance
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Please kindly inform staff in advance of any disability (including visual or hearing impairments) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour
- Selfie sticks cannot be used inside the Colosseum for security reasons
- Large bags, back packs and suitcases are not permitted and there is no cloakroom at the Colosseum. You can bring small bags
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. And you will not be entitled to a refund
