Colosseum Express : Guide + Regular Entry | Small Group
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Rome, Italy
- 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Colosseum is Rome’s top archaeological site, but it can be overwhelming to explore on your own and without any context. With this tour, opt for a guided tour of the main levels of the monument or a guided introduction followed by an independent exploration. Both options include access to the main levels and entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Visit with a guide for insights into the site’s history and architecture
- Free time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill after the tour
- Choose from different tour options to fit your travel style
- Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
With this tour, explore the main levels of the iconic monument according to your travel style.
What's Included
- Live expert guide and headsets to hear the guide better
- Colosseum entry: Regular-access Levels (NO Arena or Underground), worth € 18
- Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, worth €18
- Guide in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill not included
- Arena and Underground access are not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- P.za del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.
End point
- Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The tour will end inside the Colosseum.
Itinerary
1
Colosseum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- You must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up. We won't be able to accommodate late arrivals
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- Pets are not permitted
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 244 reviews
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What was a small group turned into a private tour for our family of 6!
We had an incredible experience learning the history of Rome as we walked to the Coliseum from the meeting point.
Our guide was wonderful, informative and engaging.
We had such an incredible time together as a family and highly recommend
Although it’s listed as an express tour it did not feel rushed by any means and was more than enough in the 100 degree heat.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum guided tour.
Absolute bait-and-switch. I booked a 1-hour, 10:00 AM guided tour of the Colosseum and Gladiator Arena, followed by a self-guided walk through the Roman Forum. I intentionally picked an early slot to beat the scorching July heat and finish by lunch. Four days before the trip, they tried to cancel, leaving me zero time to rebook elsewhere. What they actually forced us into was the complete opposite of what I paid for. Instead, they dragged us through a, 2.5-hour Roman Forum tour starting at 9:00 AM. We weren't even given access to the Colosseum until 11:45 AM—during the hottest part of the day. To make matters worse, the guide didn’t even come inside the Colosseum with us! By the time we got inside, we were overheated, exhausted, and furious. This company lies to get your money and then gives you whatever leftover itinerary they want. I would never recommend this to anyone!
Do not book with this company. With only a few days notice, they contacted me to first say they had to change the time; then, a couple of days later they said it was back to the original time but the tour no longer included entry to the colloseum. They discounted the ticket and, since there were no available alternatives with such short notice, we continued on.
The tour guide was at least informed and engaging. She took us through the forum and around the outside of the colloseum.
Notably, other tour groups were very clearly gaining entry. This operator suggested it was the colloseum that changed something, but it was clearly something about them.
Told lots of stories and kept my kids interested. Only disappointment though was description did not match what happened. Information said 1 hr to 1 hour and 15 minutes for tour duration. When we showed up they said it would be 2.5 hours. Description also said you got to go on the arena floor but this did not happen.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed our guided tour at the Colosseum! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@touriks.com, since it seems like there were some changes to your booking and we would love to help investigate it further.
It doesn't allow time for many pictures in the colosseum. The whispers were terrible, there was a lot of static and that combined with the guide's accent it was VERY difficult to understand anything that was said. We basically had no tour guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are sorry to hear that you could not fully enjoy the Colosseum tour with us. Please note that our guides always carry extra radios and earpieces, and should they not work properly they will gladly switch them up. However, we will check on this issue. Thank you.
I was told by someone with the company that there were no bathrooms inside the colloseum so I walked in the direction she pointed to try to use a bar bathroom that overlooks the colloseum. The way she pointed did not seem to lead to the area she indicated. I walked a quarter mile to pay to use a bathroom which caused me to be late. There IS a bathroom inside the colloseum though no time to use it before the tour.
Now, the tour itself. It was very enjoyable. I don't recall our guides name but I felt informed and well led through the experience. I do recommend this tour just note the bathroom notes I've shared.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We apologise for the misunderstanding - there is a restroom at the cafe upstairs! We always tell our customers to go there as there is no public restroom around.
The Colosseum does have a restroom and so does the Forum.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour :)
The Coliseum Arena Floor tour was a must do while in Rome. Being down on the floor allows one to appreciate the size and detail of this historical relic. Francesca was our tour guide. She did a remarkable job reciting the history of Ancient Rome and telling us all about the Coliseum. We then were able to walk around Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and gardens. Wonderful excursion. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum guided tour!
Wonderful tour. Could not have been better. Our guide was incredibly informative and it was evident she enjoyed her job as a guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum guided tour.
This would have been more enjoyable my first time in Rome. Our tour guide was good and gave some interesting history of Trastavere. The food, wine, and beer were fine but nothing special. There was plenty of it though!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour.
Touriks contacted me directly and offered a free upgrade to a guided tour of Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and the Colosseum floor tour we booked. Our guide was phenomenal! She was clearly passionate about the history and took her time explaining everything to us. She was very kind and answered any questions we had. This was by far one of the best guided tours I’ve ever been on.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour.
It can run late…just be aware if you are on a tight schedule. Otherwise, our guide was so informative and gave us so many details of the history. Pretty amazing!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour.
Nicole was very knowledgeable about the history of the coliseum and very pleasant and responsive to our questions
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum guided tour with Nicoletta.
This to us was the only way to see and truly experience the colosseum. Our guide was knowledgable and shared facts, narratives and archeological findings and photos along the way. We left excised about all we saw and learned. Two 18 year olds and 2 50-somethings highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum guided tour!
Very good experience! And very informative. Rossi really enjoyed her history and was very knowledgeable of all the places we stopped
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed our guided tour with Rosy!
This is a perfect tour for anyone who has en elderly relative or friend who may not be able to walk fast or walk far but would like to experience all the coliseum has to offer. Our guide was informative, charismatic, and told many funny stories. The tour ends inside the main level of the coliseum so you don’t go to the upper levels or down below. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience with us!
Tour was excellent. Great communication from tour operator before the tour.
Easy meet up location.
Excellent tour with lots of visuals to help understand the history and significance of the locations.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Colosseum guided tour with us :)
It was great to have access to the arena floor. Our tour guide was kind and knowledgeable but a bit difficult to understand at times. The audio headset system was not great. Overall the tour was good, but a bit overpriced for the value.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback - we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience, despite the audio headset system that apparently was not working properly.
We always recommend letting your guide know, as they usually carry extra radios with them, should the one you are using not work.
We will definitely look into the issue and make sure it won't happen again.
We hope to see you again in the future!
Bogden was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and had an extensive explanation of the arena! We would recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your guided tour with Bogdan at the Colosseum :)
It is absolutely breathtaking.. A must do when in Rome. I highly recommend a private tour with guide to explain everything about it.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We are so thankful to hear that you have enjoyed our Colosseum guided tour. We look forward to welcoming you back in Rome anytime soon!
Great tour, amazing guide. Would highly recommend. We just did the colosseum- not the forum but so worthwhile. Learnt so much. Meeting spot was easy to find.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience with us at the Colosseum :)
Our guide was very knowledgable and made it awesome!! I would recommend this tour for anyone who hasn’t seen the Colosseum.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you! We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our Colosseum guided tour :)
The tour guide Marco was brilliant, good english, funny and very informative and the tour was a good pace. We would definately recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed our Colosseum and Forum guided tour with Marco!
The Colosseum guided tour was great, but Viator rescheduled our time, to an hour later. This did not give us the time needed, and we had to rush back to our hotel, due to prior commitments b
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear that the starting time of the tour being changed had caused issues for your schedule.
We asked if you would be fine with the change to which you agreed, we did not know that this would cause trouble for your group.
Please note that we always try our best to accommodate all our customers' requests, however due to overcrowding, sometimes the Colosseum Administration will have to rearrange our tours.
We hope you understand and that you enjoyed the tour nevertheless.
Very professional we all enjoy it . they are always on time. They will test you call you refund if you need it as best tour to ever.
Wow, one of the best tours we had in Rome. Our tour guide, Gabriel, is an archeologist. He was so knowledgeable and accommodating. I 100% recommend him and this group.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum tour with the guide Gabriele :)
Excellent walk through on the arena floor of the Colosseum with history of the monument well conveyed. Addition of the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum tour, and the added part of the Forum and Palatine Hill :) looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Samuel was great! Great communication, awesome tour guide. Learned a lot and had a great time! Would recommend to anyone wanting to go to the Colosseum!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much! We are really glad to hear that you enjoyed our Colosseum tour with the guide Samuel :)
A great tour of the Colosseum! Gabriele hosted an informative and entertaining walk through the arena floor and the forum
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you! We are so thankful to hear that you enjoyed this activity with us and the guide Gabriele :)
We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly , she taught us a lot about the history behind the colosseum and had everything very well organized. If you’re interested in the history behind the colosseum and Ancient Rome this is an excellent way to visit the colosseum.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much, we are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our guided tour of the Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Great guide with knowledge and interesting facts we would have never knew, so glad we got the guide!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Colosseum tour!
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