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Awesome tour!
Awesome tour! We loved it! We wish we could have spent more time, but when you book an express tour- that is what you get. Would definitely visit again!
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Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $57 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 207 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Walkers Tours
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is located on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is situated in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo.Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have an ID with you
Description
This express and flexible tour is ideal for all those who have limited time in Rome and yet want to grasp the essence of the main highlights of the city. You start with a tour of the Colosseum, led by a local, licensed, and expert Guide. At the end of the tour, the guide provides you with the tickets and directions to get access to the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Area. After the guided tour you can enjoy the Colosseum a bit more and explore it at your own pace, or you can reach the exit and go straight to the next area. This express tour is a great chance to get the essence of the Ancient Rome in a fast and yet relaxed and flexible way. Get a guided tour of the Colosseum, then explore the Palatine Hill & Roman forum at your own pace and revive the Ancient Rome!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM, and 1:15 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 28
- Adult (ages 18–90)
- $56
- Child (ages 5–17)
- $35
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- $6
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 77 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Colosseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an elliptical architecture in the center of Rome. It is the one of the largest construction ever built in ancient Rome. The Colosseum lies quite close to the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill. The emperor Vespasian began the construction of the amphitheater in 72 AD. It was then completed in 80 AD, under the reign of his son Titus.
What's included
Included
Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill admission
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person - children under 18 0 €))
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Official Tour Guide for the Colosseum
Not included
Any private expenses
Arena Floor & Underground access
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
207 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $57 is 49% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
- Price unchanged over the last 19 days
Excurgo comparison of 8,093 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
- Ticket price: Adult 18 € - Children (under18) 0 €
- 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 will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Costumers need to show up 15 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
- 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.
- Due to organizational reasons, the start time of your tour might change. We will contact you in advance in case this happens
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
3+ days before100% refund
1–3 days before50% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour take?
Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $57 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM, and 1:15 PM.
How much does Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–17 pay from $35, adults from $56.
Does Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 77 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 3 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is located on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is situated in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have an ID with you. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rome: Colosseum Express Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Ticket price: Adult 18 € - Children (under18) 0 €
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(207)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Fun and educational!
Wonderful tour, wonderful tour guide. Can’t say enough. So interesting and engaging.
G
:)
We had a great time with our group of 5. Our guide Simon was very nice and knowledgeable! Perfect timing as well!
S
Really enjoyable - great...
Really enjoyable - great for bypassing queues Picked express colosseum tour as had our 7 year old with us and thought it would suit her better and she was fine.
K
⛔️ can’t understand the tour guide
⛔️Avoid!!!⛔️ Began rushed, with first person we met, practically running us to the entrance meeting point. Even though we were early. Our tour guide seemed nice but unfortunately we could not understand her accent, so we didn’t really benefit from hearing her quiet, muffled voice on the super low quality headphone. We did this same trip 4 years ago, it was amazing, the tour guide was a lovely Italian man who was very knowledgeable, and passionate. This time it seemed very poor in comparison. We complained to Viator, with no joy, what a waste of money. If you are English, don’t book, or you will be disappointed.
A
Rome tour
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. It was a very crowded day but he was able to maneuver through the crowds with ease.
R
Not worth the effort in peak season.
Arrived 20-30 minutes early as asked. Took about 1.5 from that time to actually enter colosseum. Tour organizers clearly identified and great to work with. Security lines cannot be avoided. Could barely hear the tour guide from one ear headphones. Strong accent and execessive background noise. We booked an express tour but got put in the full tour including the Roman forum (which we separated from before entering). Didn’t even make a circle around the inside of colosseum. Kids completely bored and exhausted from heat and lines. Wasted time for a single picture inside. Skip this and see frm outside.
Operator response
Hello, Thank you for your kind words on our services and feedback of the other uncontrollable aspects of the experience. Though we always strive to make the best tour possible for all our guests; there is unfortunately no way around the summer heat, security lines and crowd flows that are controlled by the Colosseum Authorities. We do hope that you and the kids came away with some fond memories of the visit given the elements. All the best, Paolo
E
Great tour 5 stars!
Viano was a great tour guide!! He made the most of our time in line and began the tour while we were waiting. He was Knowledgeable and helped make sure my older parents were comfortable.
K
Outstanding
Our guide was David and he told amazing stories in ways is actually remember. He broke things down and was so thorough and interesting. Even my teenager enjoyed it! We came out having learned so much and we enjoyed David's humor and wit.
G
Crowded but a good guide
Radu, the tour guide was excellent. As always the colosseum is crowded but our guide tried to manuver our small group away from the crowds.
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