Colosseum Guided Tour with Ancient Rome Entry

Rome, Italy

1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Colosseum can feel overwhelming to visit, but this small-group tour takes you directly to the highlights—perfect for time-strapped travelers and those who have packed vacation itineraries. Listen as your guide brings the past to life with tales of gladiators and emperors, then head to the nearby Roman Forum—once the center of ancient Rome—to continue exploring independently.

Learn more than you would on your own with a guided tour of the Colosseum
Visit two historic sites without having to manage separate bookings
Enjoy the combination of a guided tour with free time to explore at your own pace
Combine historical insight with real locations for an immersive experience

What's Included

Entrance tickets
Fully guided visit of the Colosseum
Professional Expert local guide
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza del Colosseo, 23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet us at the (green souvenir kiosk) outside the lower-level exit of COLOSSEO METRO. Our staff will be holding an "Empire Tour" sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before, & Don't forget to bring a valid ID with you Thank you.

End point

Palatine Hill
Via di S. Gregorio, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza del Colosseo, 23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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.
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.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour.
Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.9

based on 7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Terrible Viator Colosseum experience

MerryKay_D, Jun 2024

The tour guide changed our start time and the meeting location and half of our group missed the tour all together. Additionally, the people from our family who made the tour said the guide was very disorganized and frazzled. They ended up leaving the group and proceeding on their own. I called Viator to express our disappointment and request a refund for the people who missed the tour due to the time change at the last minute and they refused. NEVER AGAIN! I would not recommend.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hello, thanks for taking the time to review. We're sorry all members were not able to join in the Colosseum Underground portion of the tour. The Colosseum's management has new rules that we (tour operators and tour guides) must constantly navigate. These rules confuse all visitors to Rome (regardless of whether with a tour or not) and we're always doing our best to accommodate the change. Luckily the 3rd party company that manages the ticket office has been removed with a new company managing the ticket office in 2024. The change is very welcomed as we're always looking to improve guests’ experiences, We value your feedback and would appreciate the opportunity to make it right. Thank you for choosing Empire Tours. We sincerely apologize once again for any inconvenience caused, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, EMPIRE TOURS