Guided tours
COLOSSEUM GUIDED TOURS
Choose your guided tour of the Colosseum
Here are the best Colosseum tours that grant you priority entry to the monument.
Why rely on a guided tour of the Colosseum?
- A guided tour of the Colosseum includes an experienced guide with in-depth knowledge of the history and architecture of the Colosseum, who can provide explanations that would be difficult to find in information boards or books.
- Some guided tour options offer priority access, i.e. the possibility of avoiding long queues. This means that visitors can save valuable time during their sightseeing tours, which can be very crowded, especially in high season.
- Some guided tours include access to exclusive areas of the Colosseum, such as the underground areas of the arena and the gladiators' quarters, which are not available to unguided visitors.
- An experienced guide can help visitors to better understand the history and importance of this extraordinary monument, providing detailed explanations in the language of their choice.
Organise a guided tour of the Colosseum in Rome
- You can buy tickets for the Colosseum online in advance, using our website. This way you avoid long queues.
- Consider joining and purchasing a guided tour that can provide detailed information about the history and architecture of the Colosseum and offer priority access to exclusive areas.
- Plan your trip to the Colosseum carefully, so as to avoid the busiest hours if possible. In general, the least crowded hours are early in the morning or later in the afternoon.
- Wear comfortable shoes, preferably trainers, and appropriate clothes for the season, remember that in the summertime the Colosseum can be particularly hot.
- In summer, take necessary provisions such as water, sun cream and a hat with you.
- Be respectful of the rules and avoid climbing fences or touching walls or old objects.
- Enjoy the view of the Colosseum and explore the surroundings. The Colosseum is one of the wonders of the ancient world and you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself first-hand in the history of glorious ancient Rome.