Colosseum guided tour with visit to the arena

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Rome, Italy

1 to 3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Step onto the same arena where gladiators once battled with our Colosseum guided tour. Your guide will share the hidden stories of this ancient amphitheater as you explore both the first and second tiers for a full perspective. It’s a richer, more engaging way to experience the Colosseum than going it alone.

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Rome
Colosseum ticket is already included
Hear tales of the gladiators and the battles inside the ancient arena
Ask questions unselfconsciously and chat freely with your guide

What's Included

licensed guide who speaks your language
guided service
Colosseum ticket (valued at euro 18 if regular or euro 24 if with arena))
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via della Polveriera, 13, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
You will meet your coordinator at the meeting point Your coordinator is wearing a purple uniform.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Via della Polveriera, 13, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Knives, scissors and other objects with metal tips not allowed
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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.
Inform us if between the visitors there is Euro Citizens with ID (Age 18-25).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 10 reviews

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Amazing!!!

chris_c, Aug 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a fantastic experience visiting the Colosseum in Rome. Our guide, Larissa, was outstanding. She spoke excellent English, was clear and engaging, and provided an incredible amount of detail on the historical value and story of the Colosseum, from its beginnings to the many purposes it has served over the centuries. The site itself is breathtaking. Walking into the arena for the first time truly makes your heart flutter. I would highly recommend paying extra to access the staging area within the arena. The perspective it gives really enhances your imagination of what it must have been like in its prime. The whole tour lasted about 2.5 hours and was worth every moment. Not only was the Colosseum itself impressive, but Larissa also brought to life the surrounding areas, including the Roman Forum and the palaces, weaving together the history in a way that made it easy to picture the grandeur of ancient Rome. An unforgettable experience, well worth the extra cost and a must see when in Rome!

Stood up and tour was already paid for in advance

Tamara_E, Oct 2023

This company was not helpful at all. I worried. About this company because they billed me up front and other tours did not. However they did respond when it was time to pay more money for tickets. But the moment we needed help to find them for our tour they were Non responsive and stood us up.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

yes Mrs Tamara....if you check better the informations online our booking department is closed on Sundays and your booking was for a Sunday. On your booking confirmation you find our help line phone number for emergencies and you never called us. You also find the meeting location address and a useful map connected with Google maps. We did our best but we are not able to do more

Very knowledgeable

Bridget_M, Dec 2022

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and the Colosseum and Italian history. We enjoyed our time. Thank you

Historical tour

Daniel_J, Sep 2022

Very knowledgeable guide. Easy to talk to. Great lesson in history. Access was super easy. No lines to wait in. I would highly recommend.

🥰👍🍷

Brian_C, Sep 2022

5 stars plus!!!! Mail and Marcelo were extremely knowledgeable. We feel so happy with excellent service beginning to end and would do it again.

Best guided tour we’ve had!

Rebecca_M, Jul 2022

Laura, our tour guide was amazing!!!! She brought a notebook of pictures to help us visualize what happened years ago while she was telling the stories. Even though I’m not as interested in history like my husband she made it so fascinating!

Wonderful Colosseum tour!

Anna_B, Apr 2022

We took the private fast track tour with Marilu. It was the perfect amount of time to get a little overview of the history. She made it interesting and was so kind. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!

Amir fantastic

Douglas_W, Jul 2021

Amir, was A last minute replacement but we were so happy with the experience. Not only did he show us all of the relevant spots but he was very knowledgeable in the history of the building Rome and so much more. I would highly recommend this experience and if you value your time then this is for you.