Visit the largest Roman amphitheater in the world on this guided tour of the Colosseum. An absolute must if you're in the Italian capital!
Tour Details
We'll start our guided tour of the Colosseum near the Colosseo metro station.
After a brief introduction, we'll enter the famous Colosseum of Rome. This imposing monument was inaugurated in 80 A.D. under the name of the Flavian Amphitheater during the reign of Emperor Titus. During the visit, we'll walk through part of the stands of this colossal public entertainment arena. With a capacity for up to 50,000 spectators, it comes as no surprise that this is the largest Roman amphitheater in the world!
We'll continue our guided tour of the Colosseum, admiring the arena area from the stands. This is where gladiators fought for their lives in bloody fights for the entertainment of hundreds of thousands of people.
The Flavian Amphitheater didn't just host gladiator fights, however. During the tour of the Colosseum, we'll also discover what other spectacles were held at this site, declared one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.
We'll conclude the visit outside the Colosseum of Rome, where you can have your photo taken in front of one of the most famous monuments in Italy.
This tour lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
You can also choose the tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In this case, you'll discover everything previously described, plus the Roman Forum, where the public and religious life of ancient Rome took place.
This tour lasts 2 hours.
Complete Your Visit
If you want to make the most of your day in Rome, we recommend these two alternatives:
However, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option, you can also opt for this:
Save Money! Rome in a Day
If, in addition to discovering Ancient Rome, you want to visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, we recommend the following combined offer: Rome Combo: Vatican City & Colosseum.
Children Under 18
Children under 18 must always be accompanied by an adult. Bookings for more than 10 children per 1 adult are not allowed.
Important Info
- Due to the Colosseum's official capacity limit and ticketing system, the tour’s start time may vary by up to 3 hours. We will contact you if your reservation is affected by this change.
- The order of the itinerary may vary to accommodate the entry time assigned to us by the Colosseum.
- Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be changed. It's essential that the first and last names entered during the booking process match exactly those on your ID card or passport. You'll be required to present these documents on the day of the activity. Please note that you will not be admitted if the information does not match or if it contains typos or incorrect characters.
