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Colosseum
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#4 of 2,388 things to do in Rome
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The ancient Flavian Amphitheater was built by the Flavian emperors in 70 C.E. as a gift to the Roman people. As the largest Roman theater ever built, it was designed to house over 50,000 people, and had played host to gladiator games, plays and even public executions. Purchase skip-the-line tickets online to avoid long lines at the door, or join guided tours which allow for special access to restricted areas. While here, you might want to visit the adjacent Palatine Hill and Roman Forum as well. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Celio
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  • Colosseo • 2 min walk
  • Fori Imperiali-Colosseo • 2 min walk
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  • Bosco
    Blessington, Ireland205 contributions
    Very interesting part of history
    Visited here last week and it was fantastic. We'd been in Rome a number of times before but this time we brought our girls and they wanted to Visit. We booked the Underground tour which was amazing, full of history and knowledge. Surprised at how small it feels once inside the structure in comparison to hos vast it looks outside. Well worth visiting this attraction and it has a lift available for getting up/down levels. Staff are lovely, not too busy this time of year thankfully and would definitely go again.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 5 December 2022
  • Brian K
    Renfrew, United Kingdom642 contributions
    Ticked off my bucket list
    I had wanted to see this for a long time and finally got the chance and it didn’t disappoint . We visited as part of a small group and our guide was very good and informative . The package included the forum and palatine hill which are both worth visiting . The sense of history is amazing . A definite must visit when in Rome
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 December 2022
  • Kendall K
    782 contributions
    Immediately took me back to the movie Gladiator
    I’ve wanted to see the colosseum for as long as I can remember and to put eyes on it in person definitely made me feel good checking this wonder off of my list. I immediately started thinking of the movie Gladiator with Russell Crow and how things used to be before the colosseum became a ruin. I recommend booking a tour guide to get the most of the experience and to better learn the history of the Roman Empire. As with most places, there’s people trying to sell you entry tickets and all types of other gizmos and gadgets. Seeing and being able to walk around the colosseum was awesome, the sheer engineering and design alone is before it’s time. I recommend going to check this out.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 December 2022
  • Janaki S
    1 contribution
    Amazing Colosseum!
    Rosy’s underground colosseum and arena tour was simply the best. She is an awesome guide who took extra time to explain the marvels of the colosseum. Her passion and knowledge about the colosseum was evident. We learnt so much from her!
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 December 2022
  • iococanada
    Sungai Pelek, Malaysia31 contributions
    New 7 wonder of the world
    The best visit ever after 22 days from London, Barcelona to Italy. Just walking around and seeing the building it gave me the excitement, standing in the arena floor was the greatest feeling ever. The stone walk path outside the building was very old, according to our guide, thousand of years, it was fascinating to see the track marks cut through the stones after years of riding up and down the road. But… it was too crowded. Weather was perfect.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 15 December 2022
  • David P
    Phoenix, Arizona202 contributions
    Another Must See in Rome - The Colosseum
    Get your tickets well in advance. We did a self-tour, accompanied by Rick Steves' great audio guide, which we recommend downloading to your phone (bring ear pods or headphones). We didn't get to go into the tunnels (now exposed) where the beasts and gladiators prepped for battle. That requires a paid tour, which we kind of wished we had purchased. Take you time here. It is crowded, and there are many, many viewpoints, all worth a visit. Also be prepared for a LOT of steps. Our time recommendation (3 hours+) is because the Forum and Palatine Hill are right next to the Colosseum, and included in the ticket.-- both very much worth visiting at a leisurely pace. Pro Tip: Get the RomaPass before arriving in Rome.
    Visited April 2022
    Written 15 December 2022
  • LenA
    Alcorcon, Spain19 contributions
    Experience if a life time
    Absolutely well worth the price of a guided tour. It is incredible truly an amazing experience. All around the Coloseum there are so many additional areas of interest. The fact that they continue to find new sites is fantastic. We had a great guide.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 16 December 2022
  • 369geico
    Willis, Texas876 contributions
    One of the famous Roma landmark
    Amazing ruins that are still standing up through the ages. Let's imagine how it was more than 20 centuries ago. The only trouble is how to make some pictures without catching any unwanted tourists on your frame, but their are so many around there like ants with sugar spread.
    Visited October 2022
    Written 20 December 2022
  • Tim C
    10 contributions
    So amazing!
    Just another amazing building in Rome. A MUST SEE if in Rome. There is so much to see here. You simply need more time to see all this History. When you go to Rome, plan everything you WANT to see, then if you have time see other stuff.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 21 December 2022
  • Kovács Judit
    1 contribution
    Like it
    Everything was amazing- the organised ticket handling at the entrance, the guided path through the colosseum and also at the forum romanum. Food and drinks and the toilets were at the right place, the employees were very friendly everywhere. The app wasn't given extra, the wrote information was enough for me in the colosseum. Bevare of the people in front of the ticket office and around the entrance, they trying to sell useless things very forcefully.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 December 2022
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Stephen M
Copenhagen, Denmark2 contributions
What an amazing experience
Nov. 2023 • Couples
This monumental structure, with its grand pillars, is an iconic symbol of the city. Its history is fascinating, as it was once the site of gladiatorial battles. Exploring the Colosseum and learning about its past was truly a unique experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Rome!
Review of: Guided Tour of Colosseum in Rome
Written 4 December 2023
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Peanut0206
66 contributions
It’s HUGE!
Nov. 2023 • Friends
What an amazing piece of history. We purchased tickets in advance for a self guided tour, highly recommend that vs guided.
Written 3 December 2023
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Stefano s
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Meeting Point
Nov. 2023 • Friends
I went to the meeting point to collect my tickets for entrance to the Colosseum but the team told me that my tickets were not available due to a mistake on their behalf even though my name and booking reference showing on their list.

They did offer me tickets for the next day but I couldn’t accept and was flying home the following day. I was promised a full refund within 5 working days but it’s been almost 3 weeks and I haven’t anything neither have they acknowledged my emails.

Review of: Guided Tour of Colosseum in Rome
Written 3 December 2023
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Jeannette M
Perth, Australia24 contributions
Amazing Sight to See
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Such an amazing place to see, many tours to take including self guided. You can spend quite some time here taking it all in.
Written 3 December 2023
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PG A
Long Island, NY349 contributions
No wait, great tour!
Nov. 2023 • Couples
We booked the “Skip the line tour” through TripAdvisor was was more than satisfied! Amazing history relayed to us by our guide and it was nice not to have to wait in the long lines we saw. Meeting spot should be made clearer than advertised. It’s down the stairs to the subway station, not ground level.
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Written 3 December 2023
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Crystal Nancy
Hampshire, UK26 contributions
Not as expected
Jan. 2023 • Friends
Got sucked in by the people doing tours, expensive for what it was.
Very modernised and had construction going on at the time.
Don't go when weather is wet as no shelter!
More exciting on the outside.
Review of: Guided Tour of Colosseum in Rome
Written 3 December 2023
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Volatile75
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia112 contributions
Magnificent
Nov. 2023 • Family
Bought tickets directly from coop website for underground English guided tour and money well spent. Bring IDs to be checked by the entrance guides to prevent scalpers. Just be there 10 minutes before your timed tickets to be ushered to the meeting point. Underground tour was magnificent, lasting about 45 mins, then go up to arena floor and then upper floors. Total time 1.5 hours. Not to be missed in Roma.
Written 2 December 2023
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Kathryn
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Tour of the Colosseum Underground through Coop Culture was a great experience!
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Got up in the middle of the night 30 days prior to our time in Rome to secure tickets upon release to the Colosseum with the arena/underground English guided tour. We went on 11/25 at 10:30am and the tour guide was fabulous; super knowledgeable and kept things moving at a good pace. We weren't let into the entrance until 10 minutes prior to our tour time, and then needed to show identification since the tickets are now nominative and it needs to match ID to gain entry. You go through security and then go meet where the tours start (ours was at pole #3). The tour was ~1.5 hours and it was well worth it! We'd highly recommend this tour for anyone planning to visit the Colosseum!
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Written 1 December 2023
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Nicholas W
Colchester, UK57 contributions
See it both day and night
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Awe inspiring building which captures the history and magnificence of Ancient Rome. Even after two millennia with the effects of time, it remains a stunning amphitheatre which can transport you back to the era it hosted spectacular, and brutal, games.
You can get tickets in advance on line though the choice of time slots is more limited the closer to the date you buy. We visited in November and noted that there were long queues in early and middle morning but much, much shorter queues around lunchtime and early afternoon. This corresponded with the fact that we could not book morning tickets but had a wide choice of lunchtime slots. This worked for us but be warned, we got sent back from the entrance twice as we had arrived ahead of our allotted time. It seems that you should not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before your due time. Take ID as this will be checked.
Once inside you can access the ground and first floors which includes exhibits and some explanatory boards. You can also book the arena floor and underground tour if you select these options. We booked the ‘full experience’ tickets which includes the Coliseum entry at a given time coupled with the arena floor plus gives you entrance to the forum without need for a time slot.
We returned at night to get pictures of the illuminated Coliseum which is just as breathtaking as when experienced during the day. Night time tours can be arranged if you want this.
Written 30 November 2023
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Barbara S
Krakow, Poland1,752 contributions
get tickets online
Nov. 2023 • Family
Colosseum is definitely a must see in Rome, but it's always crowded. It's good to have tickets pre-purchased online, combined with other attractions like Foro Romano, etc.
Written 30 November 2023
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Colosseum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost AU$58.72, while a popular guided tour starts around AU$9.04 per person.
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