Smart Colosseum guided tour

3 hours

Rome, Italy

About this activity

Embark on an immersive journey into ancient Rome with our exclusive Colosseum tour experience. Meet your expert guide at the iconic Colosseum and prepare for a captivating exploration of one of the world's most renowned architectural marvels.

Highlights

Step inside the world’s best-preserved amphitheater
Learn the history of the Colosseum and Roman Games
Experience the world of ancient gladiators
Hear thrilling tales from our expert guide
Explore the iconic Roman Forum

Full description

Discover ancient Rome with our Smart Colosseum guided tour. Begin at the Roman Forum, where our expert guide unveils its political, social, and economic history. Admire its ruins from the outside before heading to the Arch of Constantine to learn about his legendary victory. Next, step into the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought for glory. Hear gripping stories of the Roman Games and the emperors’ grand spectacles. Imagine the thrill of the arena as history comes to life before your eyes. This tour includes free access to the Roman Forums, allowing you to explore further at your own pace. A must for history lovers, it’s the perfect mix of expert insights and personal discovery.

Included / Excluded

Professional English speaking tour guide
Guided walking tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Whispers

Transfers from/to meeting points
Extras
Tips

Meeting point

Start Location

Palazzo Colonna

Via Quattro Novembre, 139, Via Quattro Novembre, 139, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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Important information

Know before you book

Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
We love animals, but unfortunately, pets can't join this tour

Know before you go

Shorts, big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
The security check may cause some delays in entering the Coliseum.
A physical ID or valid passport is required to access the sites included in the tour.
Please note that the itinerary of the tour may vary according to the day scheduling

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

The tour runs rain or shine. 72 hour cancellation policy. A full penalty will be applied in case of cancellation in the last 72 hours prior to tour departure and/or in case of no-show.

Reviews

4.8(7,379 reviews)

Karina

Sep 2026

5.0

La verdad la guía me encantó, la historia clara y dinámica, logro tener mi atención en todo momento... esto es lo que hace que una experiencia sea perfecta, muchas gracias !!

GetYourGuide traveler

Sep 2026

5.0

Fantastic tour, would highly recommend to anyone. Helpful if you have experience on a scooter or Vespa but there were options for those who didn’t. Overall amazing tour.

Julian

Sep 2026

5.0

The guides Thomas and Ila were the very best. They took utmost care of all of us keeping safety and customer experience as top priorities. The views were stunning and the food and wine were perfect. Would recommend this activity to everyone who can!!