Colosseum

Q: What are the nearest attractions to Colosseum?

Attractions near Colosseum: Golden House of Nero (Domus Aurea) Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana Arch of Titus (Arco di Tito)

Piazza del Colosseo, Rome, 00184

The Basics

As the second most popular attraction in Italy after only the Vatican, the Colosseum hosts some 4 million annual visitors, meaning that long lines are nearly inevitable without a skip-the-line tour. Choose from a number of tours suited to any age or interest, such as a Colosseum underground tour that heads beneath the arena floor to explore a network of passages; a small-group guided tour of the third tier; or a night tour that offers an eery experience and relief from the daytime heat. Consider group tours, self-guided audio tours, or private tours to gain an understanding of this well-preserved ancient Roman amphitheater and its historical importance.

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Colosseum VIP access with arena and ancient Rome small group tour

1,862 reviews

USD32.87 per adult

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Wow - the views!

Knowledgeable Tour Guide who was friendly and thoughtful enough to ensure everyone enjoyed their experience and were comfortable. I'm sad that tour guides seem to book all the tickets forcing people to either book a tour or queue for hours in the sun for a chance to get in but I would have chosen a tour anyway.

Stacey_T, Jun. 2023

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Great Tour With Dario! 5 Stars!

Susan_G, Apr. 2023

Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Semi-Private Tour MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED

Dario was an enthusiastic guide for our small tour of 6. He was knowledgeable, showing us illustrations throughout the 3-hour tour which were helpful to our understanding of the Forum and Colosseum. We did not see any other guides doing this. Dario was also concerned for our safety while walking on uneven surfaces and amongst throngs of people. We highly recommend a semi-private tour like this. It is well worth the additional cost.

Superb tour by a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide

Stuart_R, Mar. 2023

Small-Group Ancient Rome and Colosseum Underground Tour

Not my first tour of the Colosseum and I still learned a lot. Access to new areas that have opened up since before Covid and as ever you can really feel the atmosphere. Not the cheapest tour perhaps but great value. The guide (herself an archeologist) was clearly very passionate.

Great Tour and Great Tour Guide

Joshua_H, Mar. 2023

Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Semi-Private Tour MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED

This was a fantastic tour. They had just completed the walkways through the floor of the Colosseum during Covid. My kids are major history buffs and the guide was excellent with them. We all learned a lot and we were able to see things that were available because of our small group. I would not recommend for little little kids as it is a lot of walking and not stroller friendly. If your kids or you are into history this a great tour.

Our tour guide was...

Lisa_C, Jun. 2023

Exclusive Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Small Group Tour

Our tour guide was extremely knowledge, interesting, very easy to understand, and added humor and drama and life to the story of the Colosseum

You have access to Palatine Hill, but the tour doesn't cover it

Paul_M, Jun. 2023

Skip the Line: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

The tour of the Colosseum and the Forum was great, but the tour doesn't cover Palatine Hill. If you want to see Palatine Hill, you'll have to do it on your own after the tour.

Great tour and tour guide!

Sally_V, Jun. 2023

Colosseum with Arena Access and Ancient Rome Small Group Tour

The whole tour was great the stories told by Elenor walking around the forum and inside the colosseum kept the children engaged and interest. She was really lovely and knowledgable. The group wasn’t too big which was a bonus!

Fast and Convenient!

Tara_R, Jun. 2023

Colosseum Ticket

The tickets were delivered to my email the night before and we used them with no problem at all. A great option if you want to see the Colosseum and Forum at your own pace instead of gambling on a guided tour experience.

Convenient and good value for money

Alun_F, Jun. 2023

The VIP Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Small Group Tour

Guide was good. Kept us moving in the crowds and useful information throughout the trip. Got to see the underground at colosseum which was well worth it.

Money well spent

Melissa_S, Jun. 2023

Skip-the-Line Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

We had Barbara who was very passionate and knowledgeable about the colosseum and the surrounding areas. Palatine Hill was so impressive and our favourite, even better jumping the long ques . We will definitely recommend using viator, best decision we made.

Awesome Colosseum tour!

Larry_S, Jun. 2023

VIP Colosseum Tour

Great tour, doesn’t include floor of Colosseum but has additional sites after Colosseum. Guide was great! Carpe Diem tour and Viator were as advertised and did an awesome job!

Necessary skip the line tour

Ron_H, Jun. 2023

Colosseum & Prison of St. Peter

Excellent tour. Self guided on the prison portion. Difficult to find our start point but with some effort we did it. You must do a skip the line into the Colosseum or you’ll wait all day and not get any of the finer points.

10/10

Melanie_C, Jun. 2023

Skip-the-Line Colosseum Ticket with Optional Tour Guide Access Upgrade

Our experience with City Walkers was a 10/10. Very well organised from the start and our guide had extensive knowledge about the history of the Colosseum. She brought the Colosseum to life with her descriptions and images. Thank you for an amazing tour.

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Things to Know Before You Go

It's best to purchase Colosseum tickets in advance to avoid long entry lines.
The Colosseum is well-suited for families with kids.
This is an open-air amphitheater, so bring a hat and sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes and attire.
You may also see the Colosseum referred to as the Flavian Amphitheatre or the Coliseum.

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How to Get There

Alongside the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the Colosseum is in the center of Rome, just across the street from the Colosseo station on Line B of the city's underground metro system, which also stops at the main Termini train station.

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When to Get There

Since the Colosseum is most crowded during the middle of the day, begin or end your Rome tour with a visit first thing in the morning or just before last entry (which is an hour before closing time) in the late afternoon. Alternatively, choose a night tour for a unique, less crowded experience. Summer is the most popular time of year to visit, while the site receives fewer crowds in November through February, aside from the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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The Colosseum in Numbers

The Colosseum is the world's largest amphitheater, has 76 entrances, and measures 615 feet (189 meters) long by 510 feet (156 meters) wide. The total area of the stadium covers six acres (24,000 square meters), and its highest tier reaches 157 feet (48 meters). It was built in under 10 years and was used for games and hunting for over four centuries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What are the nearest attractions to Colosseum?

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Colosseum

The Basics

Recent reviews from experiences in Rome

Things to Know Before You Go

How to Get There

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