2 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Get rich insights into Roman society, engineering, and politics from your guide on this intimate tour of the majestic Colosseum, with prebooked entry tickets for a seamless experience. Hear tales of gladiators, emperors, and more as you explore with a group no larger than seven. After your tour, enjoy time to discover the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace.
Operated by
Discover Italy Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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Guide was very...
Narelle_S, Sept 2025
Guide was very knowledgeable however spent an hour talking and not showing the group of 22 the actual site. We had 15 minutes at the conclusion of the tour for a photo before the Colosseum closed for the day. We visited the entrance level and the 4th level … that was it.
Misleading tour description
SLSteve, Jul 2025
As far as logistics are concerned, all went well. We arrived when/where we were directed to be and there was the tour guide. While the guide did have some good knowledge of the Colosseum, it was often difficult to understand her because 1) The range of the audio earpiece system was somewhere around 12-14 feet (4 meters), and 2) her English was not very good. We spent too much time trying to interpret what was being said. The biggest negative of the tour is that 40% our our tour group (8 of 20) were led to believe that this tour was going to go underneath the stage area and see what that was all about. When the guide said, “No, that’s not included,” four people left the tour. I’m certainly capable of misreading tour descriptions, as is my wife, but when 8 of the 20 people had the wrong understanding there is an opportunity to clean it up. Colosseum was great, this tour was so-so.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Customer, We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any misunderstanding regarding the Colosseum tour. Our tour description accurately outlines the included experiences, and the underground visit was not part of your booking. Our guides do provide information about the underground as part of the Colosseum's history. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again. Best regards, Discover Italy Tours
Awesome tour!
486nicolash, Jul 2025
Very nice guide, very knowledgeable fun and sympathetic! Good alternative if you have limited time and want to do a tour right away.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the Colosseum tour . We truly appreciate your feedback , and we’ll be looking into ways to improve that for future tours. We hope to welcome you again soon for another amazing experience! Thank you so much
WONDERFUL
608farzanac, Jul 2025
Giovanni was a great guide and very thoughtful entertaining and kind while explaining everything. I recommend him as a guide
Itinerary
With your professional guide by your side, you will learn the history of emperors, gladiators, exotic animals, and the roman masses—all of whom met in this very arena. Imagine the roar of the crowd reverberating around you as you gaze across these romantic ruins.
1 hourAdmission IncludedForum Romain
The forum was once the heart of Rome’s commercial and political life, complete with ancient temples, theaters, and government buildings
15 minutesAdmission IncludedPalatine Hill
Walk up to the Palatine Hill, once home to Rome’s rich and famous who lived in imperial palaces with incredible views over the city.
15 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- English speaking guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Palatine Hil
- Entry/Admission - Foro Romano
Exclusions
- Private transportation
- gratuities
- Roman forum palatine hill guide
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
- ID mandatory. Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum'
- Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs.
- Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified'
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.