Guided Tours

Colosseum Express Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum Express Guided Tour
Start: 2024-07-26T15:30:00
End: 2024-07-26T16:30:00
Location: Rome

Discover the Colosseum with a knowledgeable guide, exploring every corner within an hour. Maximize your time in Rome and enjoy a seamless experience.

Highlights

Bypass queues and jump straight into the action on a concise yet comprehensive guided tour to the Colosseum.
Take a quick lap of the Roman icon without missing a single beat with headsets. The interesting tidbits will keep both adults and kids hooked.
Don't let language barriers blur your imagination of ancient Rome's pomp and valor. Choose the language of your comfort from 5 options.
Marvel at the ingenious system of pulleys, ramps, and trapdoors employed to transport performers and scenery seamlessly into the arena.
Fun fact: The Colosseum could seat 50,000-80,000 spectators and be emptied in 5-6 minutes, thanks to 80 numbered exits.

Inclusions

1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum
Expert English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Priority access to the Colosseum
Access to the Colosseum tier 1 & 2
Headsets

Exclusions

Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Lucila

5/5

Jul, 2024

The extensive knowledge of the guide. She adapted her explanation to all ages on the tour. My 12 year old daughter was amazed.

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Barbara

5/5

Jul, 2024

Wonderful experience, the tour guide (Vanessa) very good, speaks very clear and gives very interesting information, overall very good experience. Definitely recommended. Best regards.

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Leonardo

4/5

Jul, 2024

The highlight of the excursion was the guide Vanessa! Really a pleasure to do the guided tour with her. Divine person. All excellent, fabulous experience.

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Ricardo

5/5

Jul, 2024

Super recommended, I didn't get to visit all three because of my time but the colosseum is just awesome 🤩

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Maria

4/5

Jun, 2024

I'm not confortable with having as mandarles to download the app in order to get the tickets. Trata not right. We almost missed the activity because of this. Regarding the tour it was super good but a little short. The guide was super nice. I recommend her for sure!

Your experience

A quick stroll into the past

If you’re in a time crunch, this express tour is the best way to experience Rome’s ancient spectacle and historical playing field. After meeting your guide at the designated meeting point, head to the majestic Colosseum. There you can avoid the long queue for tickets and go straight through security to enter the world's largest amphitheater ever built.

Hidden passages and insightful facts

Believed to have been built as a gift from the ancient emperors to the Roman people, this large open-air amphitheater once served as the epicenter of entertainment. Uncover the theater's fierce past as your guide tells you stories about the famous gladiatorial games. Select your preferred guide from a diverse array of languages including English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guides tailored to your preferences.

Learn about sections like the Hypogeum, located beneath the Colosseum, a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers where gladiators and animals were held before their battles. Did you know? The Neronian Cryptoporticus is a hidden 130-m long underground passage that once connected Palatine Hill to the Colosseum.

Know before you go

What to bring

You must carry a valid ID with you and present it at the time of entry, if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.

Accessibility

This experience is suitable for pram/stroller but not ideal for people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

This tour does not include access to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Note that the Colosseum will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
Express tours run on a tight schedule, so get to the meeting point 15 minutes early
You'll be skipping all entry lines but for safety reasons security check is mandatory for everyone. You will have to queue up to go through an airport-style metal detector.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.