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Colosseum
4.5
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Perhaps the best-preserved of the monuments of ancient Rome, this huge marble structure was built to hold more than 50,000 spectators to witness bloody contests of might and the slaughter of wild beasts.
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Neighbourhood: Celio
How to get there
- Colosseo • 2 min walk
- Fori Imperiali-Colosseo • 2 min walk
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Ana Maria Zaharia
1 contribution
Jan. 2022 • Couples
Everything was great! Out tour guide was the best! Thank you! I recommend Marcius for your experience in Rome!
Written 18 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
KXLingle
Sioux Falls, SD88 contributions
Jan. 2022
I've visited the Colosseo in 2012, 2016, 2019, and just again this month. It never fails to impress, and there are so many options as to how you will experience it that it can be a new experience every time. This time I went onto the arena floor (previously have only done this at night) and enjoyed the smaller amount of people and the different vantage point. The view of the hypogeum is also much better from the arena floor; I look forward to the new, retractable floor that is supposed to be coming for the Colosseo.
Additionally, on the second floor of the Colosseo, there have been some changes to the displays and they appear to be much expanded. It was nice to be able to see the models as well as the archaeological finds in this expanded area (it might have been this way in 2016, but it was a night tour and I don't recall).
The Colosseo is an absolute must when you are in Rome, at least on your first trip, and I feel that the curators/managers continue to make the experience more immersive and expansive.
Additionally, on the second floor of the Colosseo, there have been some changes to the displays and they appear to be much expanded. It was nice to be able to see the models as well as the archaeological finds in this expanded area (it might have been this way in 2016, but it was a night tour and I don't recall).
The Colosseo is an absolute must when you are in Rome, at least on your first trip, and I feel that the curators/managers continue to make the experience more immersive and expansive.
Written 13 January 2022
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jgresty94
Oswestry, UK11 contributions
Aug. 2021
Guided tour of the Colosseum was a highlight to my Rome holiday, the sheer awe of finally being in the presence of this historic structure! The tour was very informative with the guide having a genuine passion for his work. The heat in August was a bit intense but was worth it! If you are thinking of visiting the Colosseum I recommend a tour, it will open your eyes to much more.
Written 12 January 2022
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Aya Andersson
Aalborg, Denmark95 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Family
In one of the most important cities in the history, don’t miss the most terrifying place in the world. It was an amazing experience and don’t forget book the ticket directly from their website, and the full experience one is highly recommended
Written 11 January 2022
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NEWPORTLINX
Ocean City, MD62 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Friends
You know you just wish many moons ago they would have kept more of its original space around it. It’s hard to grasp it with the roadways and cars zipping around it. It teaches you the layers of Rome. There are the ancient ones. The not so ancient ones, the modern updates. Must see. Good photo opps.
Taxi for sure out if there. It’s outside the main part of time. Cabbies take you good. No meter. Set price.
Taxi for sure out if there. It’s outside the main part of time. Cabbies take you good. No meter. Set price.
Written 11 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
barby-leo
Cape Coral, FL82 contributions
Dec. 2021
Imagine what it was and the history it contains!!! This place is Rome! You can sense its history just by standing there.
Written 10 January 2022
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Cait Townsend
Manchester, UK8 contributions
Nov. 2021
We didn’t do a tour and went round on our own and it was very interesting to imagine what it used to be like and to learn about the history.
A tip for photo oppportunities of the size difference is to go round the back of the colosseum (on the outside) where it was much quieter.
A tip for photo oppportunities of the size difference is to go round the back of the colosseum (on the outside) where it was much quieter.
Written 9 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Deirdre_dines
Dublin, Ireland974 contributions
Sep. 2021 • Couples
Rome guy tour (part of the tour guy group)
It was hard to find both a tour & availability that took in the newly opened underground of the colesseum. Angel tours who are always excellent recommended this one and it was super.
Recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle that can be refilled as well as a hat and sunscreen as you are in the sun for a lot of the 3 hour tour.
The meeting point and entry to the site was well organised -80euro per person which oddly we paid in US dollars.
Note : 18 people on the tour so we had to wear our masks at all times even when outdoors. There were some antibacterial dispensers along the entry points.
It was hard to find both a tour & availability that took in the newly opened underground of the colesseum. Angel tours who are always excellent recommended this one and it was super.
Recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle that can be refilled as well as a hat and sunscreen as you are in the sun for a lot of the 3 hour tour.
The meeting point and entry to the site was well organised -80euro per person which oddly we paid in US dollars.
Note : 18 people on the tour so we had to wear our masks at all times even when outdoors. There were some antibacterial dispensers along the entry points.
Written 9 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jim D
7 contributions
Dec. 2021
We used the "Visit a City" app to schedule a tour of the Colosseum (including a tour under the floor where the gladiators prepared) as well as the Roman Forum. Tours of Rome was the actual name of the company that scheduled this tour through the Visit a City App.
Christina give us the tour and she was fabulous. She is very knowledgeable and she is really passionate about her tours. Ask for Christina!
Don't miss the Colosseum and get the tour. It is worth the time and the money.
Christina give us the tour and she was fabulous. She is very knowledgeable and she is really passionate about her tours. Ask for Christina!
Don't miss the Colosseum and get the tour. It is worth the time and the money.
Written 8 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Terry V
1 contribution
Dec. 2021 • Solo
Gazing through the ruins of the colosseum was quite overwhelming. It’s as if I have traveled back in time. Magnificent and awesome experience. This tourist attraction is a must whenever any traveler is in the eternal city-Rome, Italy.
Written 8 January 2022
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Tracey_giles
Basingstoke, UK92 contributions
HI
4 adults are coming to Rome 5 May for 3 nights - we have been before but want the full tour of the colosseum. Underground and to the viewing platform and up as far as we can. Do you do this tour or what are the options and costs please?
thanks
Tracey
Cary L
Ennis, Ireland222 contributions
Hello Tracy, We used LivItaly Tours. They were fantastic! We had Alessandro as our guide and he was superb. We called them directly and spoke to Angelo (the owner) who booked us in for the tour. The tour will take at least 3.5 to 4 hours. Talk to them directly. You want to book the underground, Palatine Hill and the Forum.
You will have a spectacular day. Bon Voyage!!
tiberio c
3 contributions
Buongiorno dove posso acquistare biglietti online per vistare colosseo e anche i sotterranei?
Quale sito mi consigliate?
Rone066
Cesena, Italy164 contributions
Ciao, noi puntavamo dritti al Colosseo senza altre visite quindi ti direi sicuramente Coopculture. Puntuali negli orari delle visite e guida preparata. Suggerisco orari dopo le 21 perchè i gruppi sono contenuti e si gira meglio.
Delphine R
Chalons-en-Champagne, France44 contributions
Bonjour
Je sais que depuis le 6 août le pass sanitaire est demandé pour visiter le Colisée mais je souhaite y aller avec mon enfant de 11 ans, est-il obligé de faire un test antigénique pour le visiter?
Merci par avance pour vos réponses
Delphine
Raphaël 988
Digne-les-Bains City, France371 contributions
Bonjour, le pass sanitaire n'est pas exigé en Italie pour les moins de 12ans.
Pensez à réserver votre visite avant.
Hello,
I am a Chinese student who is studying in Germany right now. I hold the legal resident permit of EU and also have the student card from German university. I would like to book the ticket online directly. I would like to ask, can I choose the reduced ticket for EU citizens from 18-25 years old? My nationality is non-EU, but I have the legally long-term resident permit and as registered student in EU.
Thanks for answer!
lija
Victoria36 contributions
Please can you inform me what tour did you book to visit the Colosseum?.
The write ups which I am reading are very confusing.
I a also planning to visit the arena and underground chambers.
CossyWombat
Diani Beach, Kenya389 contributions
We did not go on a tour, we simply went around the entire structure by foot. We were short of time. There are many tour guides outside, but beware of those who are opportunistic. Better to book online with known guides in advance.
Γεια σας! προκειται να επισκεφτω την ρωμη συντομα και θα ηθελα να μαθω μιας και ειμαι 20 χρονων τι απαιτειται να δειξω για το μειωμενο εισητηριο . Το φοιτητικο πασο της σχολης μου αρκει;
Youssef A
The Hague, The Netherlands
Aangezien nu getest moet worden om het Colosseum in te gaan vraag ik me af of er testlocaties zijn om een avond vooraf te kunnen testen? Iemand die dit misschien weet?
USA_Drew
United States8,374 contributions
There are many testing locations throughout Rome. Many pharmacies offer COVID-19 testing so you might start there. Or you can review a list of about 30 testing facilities in the greater Rome area on the FCO airport website. The Red Cross offers free antigen testing at the Termini train station. The lines can be very long at the Red Cross testing location, however.
Abhijit S
Kolkata (Calcutta), India135 contributions
Is Colosseum,Roman forum - palatine hill has still Free Entry on First Sunday of a month ?
If Yes ,,,then how to Book time slot for free Sunday entrance or how to proceed ?
USA_Drew
United States8,374 contributions
Free admission days have been suspended due to COVID-19.
If you check the official website, they are selling entry tickets on the first Sundays of August and September, just like any other day of the month.
Buongiorno, devo prenotare un biglietto ma ho visto che quelli che comprendono la visita ai sotterranei sono esauriti. Sono disponibili soltanto con il sovrapprezzo per la visita con guida. Vale la pena spendere dieci euro in più a testa per vedere anche i sotterranei o comunque dall'arena qualcosa di vede? Chiedo perché ho dei bimbi piccoli e volevo organizzare al meglio. Grazie mille
Martys87
Senigallia, Italy101 contributions
con dei bimbi piccoli, a mio avviso, è più che sufficiente la visita classica senza sotterranei.
Per quanto valga la pena visitare tutto il possibile di questa meraviglia, ma per non abusare della pazienza dei bimbi ti consiglierei la visita classica.
Lmferreiraa
Beauvais, France5 contributions
Bonjour,
Faut-il un test PCR négatif ou antigenique pour visiter le Colisée ? Le Vatican ?
Meriem K
Paris, France382 contributions
Bonjour
Non pour rentrer en Italie oui
Mais apres tout etait libre
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