Explore Rome's ancient archaeological sites with an audio guide or join a shared guided tour in English or Spanish. Discover the scale and engineering of the amphitheater where gladiators once fought. Guided coverage varies: the English Express tour guides you through the Colosseum only, while the Spanish tour does not include a guided visit to Palatine Hill.
- Explore the Colosseum's first and second levels, its arena floor, or both, depending on your option
- Walk among the outdoor ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Discover seven special historic areas beyond the outdoor ruins with the Full Experience option
What's Included
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, with Colosseum access varying by option
- Multilingual audio commentary with audio-guide tickets, or an English- or Spanish-speaking guide with guided tours
- Imperial Fora admission with the Standard, Full Experience and Arena Only Express audio-guide tickets and the English Express tour
- Access to current exhibitions with the Standard, Full Experience and Arena Only Express audio-guide tickets
- Headsets and radios on the English morning tour; headsets for groups of 6 or more on the English afternoon and Express tours
Important details
- Bring valid identification for everyone, including children. For the Spanish tour, bring a physical ID card or valid passport. Named tickets are non-transferable, and the ticket name must match your identification.
- On the English morning tour, children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- The Spanish tour and English afternoon and Express tours require walking on very steep, uneven inclines and surefootedness. The Spanish route may not suit mobility or accessibility needs, including wheelchair use.
- The English morning tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. The Standard, Full Experience and Arena Only Express audio-guide options are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
- Pets are not allowed. Service animals require valid identification.
- Pass through mandatory security checks, which may include bag searches and cause entry delays. Leave large bags behind; luggage storage is not available at the venue.
- Do not bring bottles, firecrackers, lasers or other dangerous or disruptive items.
- For the Standard, Full Experience and Arena Only Express audio-guide tickets, outside food and drinks are prohibited, and re-entry is not allowed after leaving.
- For the Without Arena Floor + Audio Guide option, bring your own phone and headphones and have an internet connection available.
- The English morning tour runs rain or shine.
- Enter the Colosseum only at your designated entry time; entry at another time is not permitted.
- Arrive 10 minutes early for the Without Arena Floor + Audio Guide option and English morning tour. Arrive 15 minutes early for the Spanish tour and English afternoon and Express tours.