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The Colosseum in Rome with tourists around. 1
The Colosseum with multiple arches and ruins. 2
The Colosseum with multiple arches and ruins. 3
A historical scene in a coliseum with a crowd, a central figure on horseback, and a fallen figure on the ground. 4
A large historical amphitheater with multiple levels of seating, surrounded by modern roads and buildings. 5
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is $45 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You'll gain a broader perspective on Roman history by exploring these areas together in a half day of visit.

    Discover the rich history of Ancient Rome at your own pace with a audio tour of the Colosseum. Explore one of the world's most famous landmarks while listening to engaging commentary that brings the stories of gladiators, emperors, and spectacular public events to life.

    Colosseum entry time is fixed. You have flexible convenient time to enter Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. All visitors have to follow the security/ticket checking queue and carry a valid ID/passport or copy to enter.

Activity location

  • Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

Check availability

Colosseum Regular Access

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

English audio only (no gps): Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Language options: English
Price details
$44.71 x 1 Adult$44.71
Total
Price is $44.71

Multilingual Audio Guide App

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Colosseum regular route visit: Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. 13 languages audio guide app.
Note: Audio guides will be provided only to the adult clients. Check official price in the 'What's Included' section before book.

Price details
$56.18 x 1 Adult$56.18
Total
Price is $56.18

Special Arena Floor Access

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

English audio only (no gps): Entry to the Colosseum with Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Super sites.

Language options: English
Price details
$63.06 x 1 Adult$63.06
Total
Price is $63.06

Arena+Colosseum & Audio App

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Multilingual Audio Guide App: Entry to the Colosseum with Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Super sites.

Note: Audio guides will be provided only to the adult clients. Check official price in the 'What's Included' section before book.

Price details
$79.11 x 1 Adult$79.11
Total
Price is $79.11

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Downloadable digital audio guide (details sent via Email/WhatsApp)..
  • Inclusions
    Fixed timed entry to the Colosseum.
  • Inclusions
    Flexible time entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (24hours valid, before or after Colosseum).
  • Inclusions
    All fees and taxes.
  • Inclusions
    Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Inclusions
    Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
  • Inclusions
    Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included).
  • Exclusions
    Guide, Tour or Guided Tour
  • Exclusions
    Skip ticket/security checking line
  • Exclusions
    Headset, Food or Private transportation

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please provide the full names of all travellers (including children) during booking. Failure to show full name matching with ID, entry may be denied to the Colosseum and Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
    • All visitors need to carry a valid photo ID/Document (copy or photo in phone is accepted), at the entrance it will be checked with tickets.
    • This is not a guided tour, visit with a pre-purchased ticket where the client will go directly to the entrance, avoiding the ticket office to buy the ticket..
    • Children(under 18) tickets are free and we will provide you free tickets. Note: Children names also need to be provided with booking.
    • All visitors have to follow the security/ticket checking queue. There is some waiting expected on busy days for security/ticket checking.
    • Clients need to go directly to the entrance. We will send you an official entry ticket to your email and WhatsApp (if available) before the day of activity with details.
    • Please note: Colosseum regular admission cost is 18.00 Euro and with Arena is 24.00 Euro, The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
    • You have only one entry to the Colosseum and only one entry to the (Roman Forum & Palatine Hill)
    • The digital audioguide (general audio guide or info to download, not gps enabled (mp3/app/online) will be delivered by Email or WhatsApp and you have to listen by your own phone and headset.
    • Be aware that booking may cancel for unforeseen reasons, in this case full refund will be provided.
    • Please note, anything not included in the description is not included in the visit.

Activity itinerary

Colosseum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Colosseum (Italian: Colosseo) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age.

Roman Forum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum (Italian: Foro Romano), is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the centre of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.

Palatine Hill

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Palatine Hill (Italian: Palatino) which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city; it has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire". The site is now mainly a large open-air museum whilst the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.

Location

Activity location

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    Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Colosseum
    • Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Rome, Italy

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