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Colosseum Tickets & Tours: The 15 Best Ways In

113 tours  ·  from $20

The Colosseum sells four different experiences under one name, and the ticket page will not explain the difference. These 15 sort standard entry from the arena floor and the underground, with prices, what the Forum and Palatine add, and how early each slot really needs to be.

Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour - Roman Forum: Rome’s public heart in ruins
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

1.Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32,814 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a live guide in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese. Guides such as Henry, Leo, Aphrodite, and Alessandra bring the ruins to life, while headsets help you follow every detail.

“Leo out guide ,was awesome, always sharing his passion for teaching others of the Roman's and their history. Tour was small which made the experience even more special. My hats off to the staff at Rutas Romanas for showing as their professionalism and showing true customer satisfaction, Bravo👏🏼👏🏼”

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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - The Roman Forum, where the ruins need explanation
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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

2.Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27,897 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $55

Join a 2.5 to 3-hour guided walk through Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Expect vivid stories, pre-booked entry, headsets, and photo stops. Guides such as Felicity, Alessandra, Angela, and Andrada are praised for clear storytelling and warm, engaging personalities.

“Our tour guide Alexandra was amazing. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the ancient sights really made the tour for everyone. Unforgettable afternoon spent in Rome.”

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Rome: Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena - Entering the Colosseum at a timed slot
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Rome: Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena

3.Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24,770 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $41

Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace with timed admission and a downloadable audio guide. An English-speaking host helps with check-in, while the optional Arena Floor gives you a closer look inside Rome’s legendary amphitheater.

“The Colosseum is massive—photos don’t do it justice 🏛️😮 Yes, it’s touristy, but if you’re patient and find the right spots, you can still get those crowd-free photo moments 📸✨. An absolute MUST when in Rome. Even if you book online, you still need to pick up the physical tickets 🎟️ at the ticket office, just a 3–5 minute walk from the Colosseo Metro station 🚇—super easy. Security is airport-style but only takes 5–10 minutes depending on the time ⏱️. Learning about the history really adds to the experience 📚. There are loads of guided tours, but DIY works just fine. During our visit there was some ongoing construction 🚧,…”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Following the footsteps of Roman gladiators
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

4.Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23,903 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Guides such as Sam, Flavia, Iman and PG explain the sites with humor, pictures and useful context. Expect crowds, uneven ground, stairs and a brisk visit to all three landmarks.

“The Guide (sorry forgot her name) was very nice and knowledgeable. She is very kind to tourist. We learned a lot from her. I enjoyed very much.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena - The Roman Forum brings politics and daily life into focus
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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

5.Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,839 reviews · from $58

Walk through ancient Rome with a live guide in English, French, Italian, German, or Spanish. Visit the Forum and Palatine Hill, then enter the Colosseum through the gladiators’ gate if you select the arena option. Guides such as Maria, Stefano, Sabrina, and Amir have led memorable tours.

“The tour was more than I ever imagined. Our tour guide was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable and her explanations enabled us to envisage what it would have been like. She used pictures in some area to show us the then and now. I feel quite rude as I have forgotten the ladies name.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting the Ancient City near the Colosseum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

6.Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,703 reviews · from $51

Spend about three hours with a guide such as Chiara, Magda, or Giorgio exploring the Colosseum’s first two levels, the Arch of Titus, Julius Caesar’s burial site, and the Imperial Palaces on Palatine Hill. Priority entry saves time, but security checks can still cause delays.

“Our tour guide was great! She was very knowledgeable about the history of the colosseum, Roman forum, and the palatine hill. I felt like the tour had a great pace to it. It wasn’t rushed and it didn’t take to long. Overall it was a great experience.”

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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

7.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,691 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Spend three hours with a live English, French, or Spanish guide across the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum. You’ll enter the restricted underground, walk onto the arena floor, and see the ground and second tiers. Guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, and Mitra are praised for clear explanations and lively storytelling.

“The tour was fantastic. the price was exorbitant but I had no choice but to pay. I tried to get the cheaper tix but could not and had to use the third party provider. This is extortion. It should not be allowed.”

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Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour - Entering Through the Gladiator’s Gate
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Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour

8.Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,584 reviews · from $73

Follow a live guide through the Colosseum, optional arena floor, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Guides such as Magda, Radu, Eni, and Tiziana are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and helpful pacing. Expect ancient ruins, uneven ground, security checks, and plenty of walking.

“The tour was excellent (we had the French tour) at a good pace. We could see everything we wanted to see.”

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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Walking through the Roman Forum
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

9.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,939 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Spend about two and a half hours with an English-speaking guide at Rome’s three great ancient sites. You’ll see the Colosseum’s first and second levels, hear gladiator stories through a headset, then walk the Forum and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Julio, Valerio, Amber, and Marco are known for lively storytelling.

“Not worth the ticket value. Paid more to viator than cost of actual ticket. Did not think the visit gave as much value .”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Following the footsteps of Roman gladiators
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palatine Hill Guided Tour

10.Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8,420 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $42

Walk from the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill into the Colosseum with a live guide in your chosen language. Expect 2.5 to 3 hours of history, ruins, city views, and stories of emperors and gladiators. The Arena Floor option adds a closer look at the Colosseum’s famous stage.

“My guide was wonderful. Very engaging and made the tour a wonderful experience”

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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Roman Forum: the center of ancient public life
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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

11.Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,448 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator Door and stand on its restricted arena floor before touring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. English-speaking guides such as Barbara, Max, Maria, and Patricia bring the ruins to life. Expect headsets, security checks, uneven ground, and a brisk pace.

“My friend and I each booked this tour at the same time but it turns out these were actually two separate groups. In addition, my friend was put on an "upgraded" tour and was able to see below ground at the Colosseum. When I asked why I wasn't offered this they told me it was because he booked his tour first which is factually incorrect; I booked several says before he did. I didn't get a good answer as to why he got the upgraded experience and I didn't (let alone why we were being separated) but the person we were working with was incredibly rude and assumed I didn't…”

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Rome: Colosseum Tour with Access to the Gladiator Arena - What the arena floor helps you understand
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Rome: Colosseum Tour with Access to the Gladiator Arena

12.Colosseum Tour with Access to the Gladiator Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,690 reviews · from $55

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Colosseum metro stop, then enter through the gladiator gate for a 90-minute visit to the arena floor, ground level, and second tier. Guides such as Roberta, Simona, Teddy, and Paola bring the ruins to life with clear stories, humor, and sharp historical detail.

“The tour was done very well. It was very informative and provided a good balance between giving information and allowing us to take it in ourselves. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate which always ensures an enjoyable experience.”

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Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour - Palatine Hill: the setting behind imperial Rome
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Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

13.Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,598 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

You’ll enter the Colosseum by its arena floor, then walk through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with an art history or archaeology guide. Guides such as Paola, Francesca, Hillary, and Laura Antonucci are praised for lively storytelling. The tour excludes the Colosseum’s underground and third level.

“What a terrible experience. They asked us to show up at 845am for a 9am entry. My husband and I show up at the time along with multiple people. Nobody was there, we attempted to call and text, no answer. Then at 920am someone shows up with a coffee that they made time to stop and buy and no apology for being late, and instead tries to rush us to get the tickets and direction for an entry at 930am. Overall 45mins behind. No communication at all and wasn’t even wearing the color for the uniform we were asked to look for. When we reached out to Viator regarding this,…”

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Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum - Entering the Colosseum with a small group
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Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

14.Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,041 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Choose the Colosseum’s Arena floor or Underground chambers, then walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with guides such as Gabriel, Rosy, Bogdan, and Francesca. Expect about three hours, steady walking, security checks, and a group of up to 25 people.

“We had an amazingly informative and entertaining day with Guido of Touriks Tours. He’s thorough and VERY experienced as a tour guide. He seems to know so much about Rome, its history, architecture and art. I highly recommend the tour!!!”

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Rome: Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour - Meeting at Via dei Fori Imperiali 25
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Rome: Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

15.Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,844 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $105

You’ll tour the Colosseum’s restricted underground, dungeons, arena floor, and main levels with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to eight. Guides such as Daniella, Carmelo, and Sofian bring the site to life. Your ticket also covers self-guided access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

“Fantastic tour! One of the best I’ve done in Europe. Excellent t guide who was able to bring the Colleaeum to life. Highly recommend.”

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