Colosseum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Colosseum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now: 

• Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

• Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

• Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

• Rome by Golf Cart Private Tour: Beyond the Landmarks

• Gladiator's Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

The cost to visit the Colosseum is €18 for adults and €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25, while young people under 18 enter for free. A standard pass grants timed entry to the Colosseum, plus access to the Roman Forum-Palatine archaeological area, the Colosseum Museum, and the Roman Forum Museum.

Yes, whether you're a history buff or not, you won't fail to be impressed by the Colosseum—the world's largest and most famous ancient amphitheater. With millions of annual visitors, booking ahead is essential, but visiting with a guide adds context that brings the 2,000-year-old ruin to life. You can even walk in the footsteps of the gladiators with access to the arena floor.

Per one customer who booked the Gladiator's Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor, "This 3-in-1 experience was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Walking through the Gladiator's Gate directly onto the Colosseum arena floor was the kind of moment that gives you chills — the perspective is unreal, and standing where gladiators once stood makes history feel almost physical."

Yes, taking a guided tour of the Colosseum is definitely worth your time. Guided tours offer an immersive, in-depth experience that will bring the ancient site to life, telling the stories of the rulers, gladiators, and spectators who once walked across its floor. Audio aids or tour guides help bring it to life.

You don’t need to spend all day at the Colosseum. If you’re short on time, a few hours should be more than enough. Plan to spend at least an hour and a half exploring the expanse of this enormous amphitheater. When visiting, give yourself some extra time for photos.

The best day to go to the Colosseum is Tuesday. There are fewer people, so visits are easier and more relaxed. On Tuesdays, you’ll compete with fewer people for tickets for some activities within the Colosseum walls.

Yes. You should prebook tickets to visit the Colosseum. Because it is very popular and one of the most important historical buildings in Rome, the lines to get in can be long. To save time, it's best to book tickets online before you go so you can see more things faster.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Colosseum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Rome: 

• Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

• Vatican Museums

• Sistine Chapel

• Palatine Hill (Palatino)

• St. Peter's Basilica

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Rome.