Use a dedicated gate restricted to the general public access to enter the Colosseum. Walk through the Gladiators Gate and right onto the Colosseum, where gladiators fought in ancient times and catch a glimpse of the beautiful Roman amphitheater surrounding you, where 60,000 screaming spectators would watch champions fight their opponents to the death. From here, you can even see the names of Roman nobles carved into some of the seats right atop the Arena Floor. Get your cameras ready, this view makes for the perfect picture. Climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. See where Rome’s wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games. Your guide will explain the rules of gladiator matches, as well as how this glorious structure got the name “Colosseum.”
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:21 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
See Rome's iconic monuments in a fun and easy way with your tour guide. Learn about the history of the amphitheater and the spectacular matches that the Colosseum Arena has hosted. Hear about the construction techniques invented by the Romans, the amazing skills of gladiators, fierce battles between exotic animals, and the advanced techniques Roman engineers used to build the Colosseum. Walk through the first level and see the arena, trapdoors. It will entertain you with the story of Gladioteral game, the largest and most expensive game in the history of humanity.
Roman Forum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments.
Palatine Hill is considered to be the birthplace of the Italian capital and is believed to have been inhabited since the year 1000 B.C. During the Republican Period, Roman citizens belonging to the upper class settled in Palatine Hill and built sumptuous palaces, of which important traces are still preserved.
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If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Colosseum Guided Tour in Rome lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $90 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $56, adults from $90.
Yes. Cancel at least 10 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our meeting point will be on the upper level of the Colosseo metro station, right near the 'M' metro symbol and tthe red 'M' Metro sign, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the 'Discover Rome Tours' staff, and you’ll easily spot us there! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Milo was the best! Very knowledgeable and professional. He was patient with the family that had some mobility issues. He also gave us great advice on other sites to see.
Love this review—thank you, Beth! Milo is a superstar—knowledgeable, professional, and patient with everyone, plus he knows all the best spots to recommend! So glad it was the best tour of your vacation. Hope to have you back in Rome soon!
Maria-Paula was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Maria clearly knew her history and we learned a lot about Rome's history (very complicated!) and the Coliseum. We had an excellent experience.
Thanks, Tish! We're so happy Maria-Paula gave you such an excellent experience. Knowledgeable, friendly, and full of history—she's the best! Hope to see you again in Rome!
Sandro was amazing! This was the first time I booked a tour for my family! It was important for me to have my son learn about Rome’s history and the tour was perfection . Sandro was engaging, a great storey teller and warm making the experience a great one for all four of us! That tour set the tone for the rest of our day ! I would recommend this tour company and ask for Sandro!
Awesome to hear, Vanda! We're so happy Sandro made your family's first tour so special. Engaging, warm, and full of great stories—he's the perfect guide for all ages. So glad it set the tone for a great day in Rome! Thanks for the 5 stars—hope to see you all again soon!
We had an excellent time. The Tour meeting place was easy to find. Our tour began precisely on time. Our guide Sandro was very knowledgeable and included all 10 of us in all of his presentation. He was courteous, funny, and a perfect guide!
Awesome to hear, Joe! Punctuality and great guides make all the difference, and we're so glad Sandro delivered. Sounds like a perfect day at the Colosseum—thanks for the 5 stars!
Decent colosseum tour- guide was knowledgeable. What is included is misleading... we took a later tour in the day and didnt realize when the colosseum tour was over you just go by yourself to the forum and the hills. The whole place was closed by that point and the guide simply said "you can always come back tomorrow". It was our last day in Rome, so we never got to experience the other two parts of the tour. Maybe notify the later tours that they might not have time to see the other parts?
Dear Christie_M, Thank you for your honest review. You're right—and we apologize. We should have made it much clearer that the Forum and Palatine Hill are self-guided and that later tours may not allow enough time to visit them before closing. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are already taking steps to ensure future guests are better informed, especially those booking later time slots. We're genuinely sorry this impacted your last day in Rome. Please reach out to us at discoverrometours@gmail.com—we would like to make things right. Best regards, The Discover Rome tours Team
The guide was wonderful and it was a small group, just 6 of us. It was hot that day and we made use of the water spigots within the Colosseum. Very crowded with lots of people. The only portion that was guided was within the Colosseum (2 hours) and the rest of the tour areas were self guided, but you had 24 hours in which to do that. They are next to the Colosseum.
Hi Jeff_S, Thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled your guide made the tour special and that the small group (only 6 of you!) made it even more enjoyable. Summer at the Colosseum is definitely busy and hot, so your tip about the water spigots is a great one—those nasoni are every tourist's best friend in July! We also appreciate you clarifying the tour structure, as it helps others understand the split between the guided Colosseum visit and the self-guided time at the Forum and Palatine. We hope you had a fantastic time exploring ancient Rome!
This was a great walking tour our guide was very knowledgeable. It was a small tour we were able to ask lots of questions.
Hi Barb_E! Thank you for the wonderful review. We're so glad you appreciated the small group setting and found your guide knowledgeable. It makes all the difference when you can ask questions along the way! We really appreciate your feedback.
Great overview of the Colosseum itself and the history. Milan was a great guide! He took us to all the best photo stops too.
Thanks, Carrie! We’re thrilled you had a great time. Milan will be so happy to hear you appreciated his photo stops. Come back and visit us again!
I can’t tell you about the tour because the tour guide left without us. All other Viator tours communicated through email … except for this one. They were sending WhatsApp messages that I never saw saying to meet 20 minutes early. And the instructions of where to meet were not clear. We were given the tickets to tour the Colosseum on our own but we did not get the tour we paid for. Better communication is key.
Dear Susan, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you missed the guided portion of your tour, but we would like to clarify the facts. Meeting time – Our meeting time is 15 minutes before the tour start time (e.g., 9:45 AM for a 10:00 AM tour). This is clearly stated on the voucher you received from Viator. Viator also sends an auto‑notification with the same information. Additional communication – As an extra courtesy, we also send WhatsApp messages and make phone calls starting 5 minutes before the tour to remind guests. We sent these to you, but unfortunately we did not receive a response. Other guests – All other participants arrived on time – some even 30 minutes early. Our guide waited at the meeting point and began the introduction there, continuing for an additional 10 minutes past the start time to allow any latecomers to join. This is longer than we are required to wait. However, we cannot wait indefinitely without disrupting the experience for the other guests who arrived on time. Tickets provided – Even though you missed the live guide, we provided you with valid entry tickets so you could still tour the Colosseum on your own. We understand this was disappointing, but we hope you can appreciate that punctuality is essential for group tours and that we made every effort to communicate and wait beyond what is expected. We encourage all future travelers to check all communication channels (email, WhatsApp, Viator messages) and arrive at least 15 minutes early. As a gesture of goodwill, we would like to offer you a 20% discount on a future tour with us. Please contact us with your booking ID to redeem. Sincerely, Customer Support Team
Had a wonderful time learning about Colosseum history. Giorgia was very friendly and made it an enjoyable tour.
Thank you, Alice_K! We're so glad you had a wonderful time learning about Colosseum history. Giorgia is indeed friendly and passionate – she makes every tour enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colosseum Guided Tour in Rome | 2h 15min | 4.4 (85) | $90 | |
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