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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour

Book your experience, and live the best of ancient Rome with an expert local guide to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

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VIP Arena small group Colosseum tour with Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
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VIP Arena small group Colosseum tour with Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Access the majestic Colosseum and enjoy free time inside the amphitheater to take incredible photos and find out about its importance!

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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill guided tour
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill guided tour

Book your spot for this 3-hour Ancient Rome tour and explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an expert guide!

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Colosseum and Roman Forum Small-Group Tour with Local Guide
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Colosseum and Roman Forum Small-Group Tour with Local Guide

Book now for an unforgettable small-group experience to discover the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide!

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Vatican: Basilica, Dome and underground early bird tour
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Vatican: Basilica, Dome and underground early bird tour

Admire the stunning frescoes, statues and mosaics of the Basilica and its square, set foot on the summit of the famous Michelangelo's Dome.

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Colosseum with the arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour
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Colosseum with the arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour

Experience ancient Rome at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Walk in gladiators' footsteps and discover daily life in the heart of the Empire.

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Rome Hop-on Hop-off and Roman Forum Tour from Civitavecchia
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Rome Hop-on Hop-off and Roman Forum Tour from Civitavecchia

Book your Civitavecchia to Rome day tour with transfer, skip-the-line Roman Forum access, Colosseum views, and a Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket

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Rome hop-on hop-off and Castel Sant'Angelo tour from Civitavecchia
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Rome hop-on hop-off and Castel Sant'Angelo tour from Civitavecchia

Book your Civitavecchia to Rome day tour! Discover Castel Sant'Angelo with a guided visit, then explore Rome at your own pace with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket!

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Colosseum and Roman Forum with Gladiator Gates access and audio guide
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Colosseum and Roman Forum with Gladiator Gates access and audio guide

Secure your access to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Stand where gladiators battled and explore ancient ruins.

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Colosseum express tour with expert guide
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Colosseum express tour with expert guide

Explore the Colosseum with an expert English-speaking guide on a 1.5-hour express tour and visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own after your tour.

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Outside Colosseum virtual reality experience with audio guide
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Outside Colosseum virtual reality experience with audio guide

Wander around the Colosseum exterior while listening to enlightening commentary from one of the city's leading academic libraries.

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Colosseum visit and virtual reality experience with audio guide
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Colosseum visit and virtual reality experience with audio guide

Join an innovative tour and delve into the history of the Colosseum with an animated and interactive 3D certified reconstruction.

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The inside story

Gladiators tended to be criminals, prisoners of war or slaves who were trained to fight in professional schools. As their fame increased, some men even volunteered for the job. Trained gladiators would often fight unskilled criminals and slaves as a form of public execution, though winning a fight against a gladiator could earn a slave his freedom.

Archaeological remains show that gladiators were often overweight, perhaps in order to build a layer of protective fat. They tended to eat a vegetarian diet of fresh vegetables, dried fruit, barley and beans to grow strong bones that would heal quickly.

Gladiators would fight barefoot in pairs for around ten minutes while the audience chanted like modern football crowds. A common chant was "habet, hoc habet” (he’s had it!). A defeated gladiator would raise a finger (if he had any left) and might be pardoned by the games’ sponsor.

In 107AD, the emperor Trajan celebrated a victory with a show that included 5000 pairs of gladiators – the largest contest known to history.

Opening times

  • 8.30am-7.15pm – 30 March-31 August
  • 8.30am-7.00pm – 1-30 September
  • 8.30am-6.30pm – 1-30 October
  • 8.30am-4.30pm – 31 October-15 February
  • 8.30am-5.00pm – 16 February-15 March

Ticket office closes one hour before closing time

About the Colosseum

This massive 50,000-capacity amphitheatre was inaugurated in 80AD with games that lasted 100 days and cost the lives of over 5000 animals. Back then, you could get in for free, though seating arrangements were controlled with pieces of pottery indicating seat numbers. The poor, and women, sat on the upper tiers, while senators and equestrians had seats closer to the action – protected from flying weapons and body parts by a net.

Entertainment at the Colosseum was wild, to say the least. You’d see everything from boat battles to animal battles and gladiators squaring off against each other or unlucky slaves and prisoners. And while gladiators weren’t always fighting to their death – they were too valuable for that – it was still a pretty risky gig.

Today, the vast Colosseum easily swallows the thousands who visit, so it’s advisable to plan ahead, securing access before you go if you want to avoid big crowds. You can maximise your visit inside this stellar landmark by exploring with a guide or snagging access to special areas like the hypogeum or upper levels for a deeper dive into its epic history.

Experiences at the Colosseum often include access to the Forum and Palatine Hill, so planning your day is a smart move. Hit the busy spots early and save Palatine Hill for a more chilled-out afternoon visit. Even with the best plans, things might not run like clockwork, so just go with the flow and enjoy the ride.

Address

Piazza del Colosseo, Rome

Getting there

  • By Metro
    • MEB, MEB1: Colosseo
    • 51, 75, 85, 87, 117,118, N2
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