Guided tours of the Colosseum in Rome used to be a single, clear option. It's still the case that you'll leave with a much better understanding of history if you opt for a tour, but nowadays there's a much wider choice! First came the newly excavated dungeons, also the previously closed upper levels, then there were night tours, then tours that include the newly recreated arena floor ... you get the idea. To be really clear, however, it is only possible to visit the dungeons and upper ('belvedere') levels as part of a guided tour.
Use the 'Select a date' box above to see whats available for when you plan to be in Rome. All tours are skip-the-queues, all are available in english language (some are offered in other languages), and most include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill areas.
Upper levels currently under repair. As yet there's no confirmed date for when all upper levels will again be accessible.
Opening times:
The Colosseum is open almost every day of the year, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day, although opening times vary by season. Please note that last entry is one hour before closing time.
Please note while visit times inside the Colosseum may vary by type of ticket, the maximum time spent in the Colosseum is 75 minutes.
It may well be that you're after straightforward Colosseum packages - click here for those. If you're specifically looking for a Colosseum tour that includes the dungeons, click here, and, if you're looking just for after-dark tours, click here.
The buttons below will give greater detail on what we offer throughout the year, but it doesn't follow that they're always available ... many are seasonal, some only run on certain days of the week, so please do use our calendar to check availability!
The following tickets are not currently available but may return in the future:
The Colosseum and Ancient Rome Small Group Walking Tour - 3.5 hours Colosseum guided tour, 30-40 minutes (includes ebook guide) Colosseum, Forum & Palatine guided tour, 2.5 hours (plus ebook guide) Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour, 3 hours Colosseum 'belvedere' tour, 75 minutes (includes ebook guide) Colosseum dungeons tour, 75 minutes (includes ebook guide) Colosseum dungeons & third tier tour 1.5 hours (with ebook guide) Colosseum guided tour, gladiator entrance Colosseum, Upper Levels & Forum TourSecurity checking and queueing:
Heightened security coupled with the recent decision to impose a ceiling on the number of visitors allowed to enter the Colosseum at a given time mean - even with a 'no queues' ticket - that you (and all other visitors) are quite likely to face some sort of delay.
It is now also compulsory to pass through a metal detector - these extra security delays are currently causing often considerable queues that are, unfortunately, affecting ALL ticket holders and you are currently required to arrive well ahead of your visit time - please see this page for latest updates. The authorities have now made it clear that animals (dogs) are not allowed inside the colosseum, so please do not take your pets with you.
Additional Colosseum links: Colosseum history and images, Colosseum location map, Colosseum tickets.
How you'll get your tickets:
To reserve tickets for a Colosseum guided tour, just fill out the booking form, give us a preference for date and time (dates are in European DD/MM/YYYY format), supply us with credit card details, and we'll do the rest. There will be no charge whatsoever until we confirm your reservation. We'll then point you to our secure page, where you can print out and/or download your entry voucher. Full instructions will be on your voucher. As simple as that!
Please note: You must present yourself at the time specified on your booking voucher - admittance will not be granted at other times.
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