Loading experience details…
Colosseum with Digital Audioguide and Arena Option
English information from the provider
Duration: 60–180 min
About this experience
Begin by downloading your audioguide to your phone. Meet your host at the Arch of Constantine, then head to the Colosseum and enjoy enjoy a smooth and well-organized visit, starting at your scheduled entry time. Stand in the center of the Colosseum complex, and get a feel for Rome's imperial grandeur. Visit the Roman Forum, continue to the Palatine Hill, considered the highest of the 7 hills that Rome is built on. Experience the center of Rome's history at the Palatine Hill. The new itinerary includes The SUPER Sites. Meeting Point: In front of the Arch of Constantine, Via di S. Gregorio, 00184 Roma RM, Italy (by the side facing the Colosseum. Your Tour Guide will be holding a blue flag that reads " Inside Out Italy"). The exact name and last name of all participants must be provided at time of booking, in case of mistakes, security staff may deny access and no refund will be provided. Name changes are not permitted. All visitors must pass through an airport-style security check.
Itinerary details and terms below are supplied by the provider in English. Content language does not indicate the tour language; confirm it with the provider before booking.
Options and guide languages
These option details are supplied by the partner. Confirm your date, option, guide language and availability on Viator when booking.
Guide languages across this product
This combines languages from different options. Each option may offer different languages.
- Audio guideGerman
- Written guideGerman
- Audio guideRussian
- Written guideRussian
- Audio guideKorean
- Written guideKorean
- Audio guidePortuguese
- Written guidePortuguese
- Audio guideMandarin
- Written guideMandarin
- Audio guideLanguage code: el
- Written guideLanguage code: el
- Audio guideEnglish
- Live guideEnglish
- Written guideEnglish
- Audio guideItalian
- Written guideItalian
- Audio guideFrench
- Written guideFrench
- Audio guideSpanish
- Written guideSpanish
- Audio guideJapanese
- Written guideJapanese
- Audio guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Written guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Audio guideLanguage code: pl
- Written guideLanguage code: pl
- Audio guideLanguage code: nl
- Written guideLanguage code: nl
Private English Guided Tour — Expand option details
Choose this option to explore the Colosseum with your own private guide during a 3-hour tour for a more intimate experience.
Guide languages for this option
- Audio guideEnglish
Colosseum Arena Experience with Digital Audioguide — Expand option details
Arena reserved ticket: This option includes access the to Colosseum,Arena Floor,Forum and Palatine Hill with digital audioguide.
Guide languages for this option
- Audio guideSpanish
- Written guideSpanish
- Audio guideMandarin
- Written guideMandarin
- Audio guideLanguage code: el
- Written guideLanguage code: el
- Audio guideGerman
- Written guideGerman
- Audio guidePortuguese
- Written guidePortuguese
- Audio guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Written guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Audio guideEnglish
- Live guideEnglish
- Written guideEnglish
- Audio guideItalian
- Written guideItalian
- Audio guideRussian
- Written guideRussian
- Audio guideKorean
- Written guideKorean
- Audio guideLanguage code: nl
- Written guideLanguage code: nl
- Audio guideFrench
- Written guideFrench
- Audio guideLanguage code: pl
- Written guideLanguage code: pl
- Audio guideJapanese
- Written guideJapanese
English Guided Tour — Expand option details
English Group Tour : 2.5 hour experience with an expert tour guide, entrance tickets, and headsets. this tour does not include the Arena
Guide languages for this option
- Audio guideEnglish
Roman Forum Super Pass — Expand option details
No Colosseum entry: Includes Roman Forum, super sites and the Palatine hill with digital audioguide. It does NOT include access to the Colosseum
Guide languages for this option
- Audio guideSpanish
- Written guideSpanish
- Audio guideMandarin
- Written guideMandarin
- Audio guideLanguage code: el
- Written guideLanguage code: el
- Audio guideGerman
- Written guideGerman
- Audio guidePortuguese
- Written guidePortuguese
- Audio guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Written guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Audio guideEnglish
- Live guideEnglish
- Written guideEnglish
- Audio guideItalian
- Written guideItalian
- Audio guideRussian
- Written guideRussian
- Audio guideKorean
- Written guideKorean
- Audio guideLanguage code: nl
- Written guideLanguage code: nl
- Audio guideFrench
- Written guideFrench
- Audio guideLanguage code: pl
- Written guideLanguage code: pl
- Audio guideJapanese
- Written guideJapanese
English Guided Tour with Arena — Expand option details
English Group Tour : 3 hour experience with an expert tour guide, entrance tickets, and headsets. Special access to the Arena Floor is included.
Guide languages for this option
- Audio guideEnglish
- Written guideEnglish
Colosseum + Digital Audioguide — Expand option details
Standard reserved entrance : This option includes entrance to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill with audioguide. Arena access is NOT included.
Guide languages for this option
- Audio guideSpanish
- Written guideSpanish
- Audio guideMandarin
- Written guideMandarin
- Audio guideLanguage code: el
- Written guideLanguage code: el
- Audio guideGerman
- Written guideGerman
- Audio guidePortuguese
- Written guidePortuguese
- Audio guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Written guideLanguage code: zh-CN
- Audio guideEnglish
- Live guideEnglish
- Written guideEnglish
- Audio guideItalian
- Written guideItalian
- Audio guideRussian
- Written guideRussian
- Audio guideKorean
- Written guideKorean
- Audio guideLanguage code: nl
- Written guideLanguage code: nl
- Audio guideFrench
- Written guideFrench
- Audio guideLanguage code: pl
- Written guideLanguage code: pl
- Audio guideJapanese
- Written guideJapanese
Itinerary
English information from the provider
Stop 1
Duration: 15 min
Meet your host at the Arch of Constantine, in front of the Colosseum. Your host will assist you with all the information needed for your audio-guided visit, providing entry and digital audio guide passes to download on your phone. Enjoy a seamless start to your journey through ancient Rome!
Stop 2
Duration: 60 min
Venture back in time to the glory days of ancient Rome with access to the iconic Colosseum arena experience. This audio-guided tour comes with a digital audio guide that vividly brings the historic site to life. Marvel at the engineering genius required to construct the massive amphitheater as you listen to tales of gladiator battles, wild animal fights, mock sea battles, executions, and more. With your digital audio guide as your personal storyteller, you'll be transported back to the heyday of the Roman Empire. This is an immersive experience history buffs and ruin explorers won't want to miss!
Stop 3
Duration: 45 min
Explore the Roman Forum at your own pace with your digital audioguide. Discover the heart of ancient Rome, where politics, religion, and daily life unfolded. Marvel at iconic ruins like the Temple of Saturn, and the Arch of Titus while enjoying fascinating historical insights directly on your device. Perfect for history enthusiasts and independent travellers! Travellers who choose the Arena option also gain access to exclusive super sites: - Santa Maria Antiqua - Domus Tiberiana (exhibition rooms) - Palatine Museum - Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei
Stop 4
Duration: 45 min
Continue your journey to the Palatine Hill, the cradle of Rome’s legendary origins and the heart of imperial power. With your digital audioguide, explore the ruins of ancient palaces like the Domus Augustana and the House of Livia, where emperors once resided in grandeur. Admire stunning views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus while uncovering the myths of Romulus and Remus. Delve into the rich history and opulence of this iconic hill, a must-visit for those seeking to fully immerse themselves in the story of ancient Rome. Travellers who choose the Arena option also gain access to exclusive super sites: - House of Augustus (closed on Monday) - House of Livia (closed on Tuesday)
What's included
English information from the provider
- Colosseum entrance ticket -if option selected( €18 per p.p, or €24 p.p if arena access is included)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Assistance at the meeting point
- Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Entry Ticket
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Access to The SUPER Sites ( Only if Arena option selected)
- Access to the Arena Floor ( Only if option selected)
- Digital audioguide
What's not included
English information from the provider
- Tour Guide - unless option is selected
- Headsets/earphones
Additional information
English information from the provider
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ID is mandatory, guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- The exact name and last name of all participants must be provided at time of booking, in case of mistakes, security staff may deny access and no refund will be provided. Name changes are not permitted.
- In the case of inclement weather, the arena floor may be closed off without notice. In these instances, refunds cannot be provided
- Meeting time is 30 minutes prior to the start time. Late arrival will result in entry refusal and loss of tour cost.
- When you purchase our service, it includes the entrance fee to the archaeological sites, which is €18 for adults (or €24 for the Arena option), along with a €2 booking fee. Children under 18 years of age enjoy free entry. The remaining portion of the payment covers essential services such as meeting point assistance, office support, booking fees, a digital audio guide, and other related services to enhance your overall experience.
- During the winter season, all sites close earlier as Colosseum hours depend on sunlight. Your selected time guarantees Colosseum entry but may not always provide enough time to visit the Forum and Palatine Hill. In such cases, you can access these sites either on the morning of your visit or the following morning. Our team will contact you if closure times might impact your visit duration, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- Opening hours and last entry times for the Colosseum and Roman Forum vary by season. From March 30 to September 30, sites close at 7:15 PM (last entry at 6:15 PM); from October 1 to October 25, closing is at 6:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM); and from October 26 to February 28, sites close at 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).
- Please note that the order of the visit may vary depending on ticket availability, crowd management, and weather conditions.
- During the summer months, a hat and water bottle are strongly recommended. Water refill stations are available on site.
Cancellation policy
English information from the provider
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We may earn a commission when you book through our affiliate links. Before booking, check prices, available dates and cancellation terms on the partner platform.