Colosseum and Mamertine Prison Tour Small Group Experience

Rome, Italy

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Mamertine Prison was one of Rome’s most notorious prisons and was even used to imprison Saint Peter and Saint Paul. On this small-group tour, explore the Colosseum and hear tales of gladiatorial combat and the ancient amphitheatre’s role in the Roman Empire before heading to Mamertine Prison to learn the prison’s grisly history.

Learn about ancient Rome at the Colosseum and the Mamertine Prison
Includes access to the Roman Forum, so you can explore the ruins
Catch views of the city from atop Palatine Hill
Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions

What's Included

Colosseum guided tour
Access to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Access to the Mamertine Prison
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Pick-up / Drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via del Cardello, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
From the Metro station ColossFrom the Metro station Colosseo, turn right on Via del Fori Imperiali and go straight to the first traffic light, then turn right on Via Cavour and turn left on the 2nd street, Via del Cardello. You will find the meeting point on Via del Cardello, 31.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Via del Cardello, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Carcer Tullianum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
ID required.
No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals.
Full names required!
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

4.0

based on 2 reviews

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Knowledgeable and accommodating 😀

Angela_T, Apr 2026

Martina was very friendly and accommodating. She was helpful and very knowledgeable. The ticket office even with the directions is a little hard to find.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words about Martina! We're really glad to hear she made your experience pleasant and was able to assist you with her knowledge and friendliness. We also appreciate your feedback about the ticket office. We're sorry to hear it was a bit difficult to find, even with the directions provided. The office is actually very close to the Colosseum, but we understand it can still be a bit tricky, and we’ll work on making our instructions clearer for future visitors. We hope to welcome you again soon!

History comes to life in a quick tour.

Chapman_S, Jul 2025

We had a great time exploring the sights of the prison and the Colosseum. Our guide was fun and very informative. Even in the rain he kept it fun. Only complaint is it’s a little pricy for how quick we had to go through the 2 places with our guide. But it was really fun.