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Enjoy this free virtual tour of the Colosseum to get a glimpse of the magnificent monument. This 360 Colosseum view captures the Colosseum’s grand dimensions and elegant architecture. For a free Colosseum tour from the convenience of your own home, watch the Colosseum video below!

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Colosseum virtual experience

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This Colosseum virtual tour will bring you back in time with the interactive 3D reconstruction and the integrated audio guide. Using our viewer 3D walk around the square and inside the arena where dangerous lions and strong gladiators are waiting for you. Don’t be afraid and explore the most secret part of the amphitheater Flavio, the underground corridors where salves arranged the show.

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• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Colosseum Virtual Tour: Blood and Sand in Ancient Rome

Explore the ancient world's greatest monument from home on our virtual tour of the Colosseum

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duration 1.5 hour

Tour Overview

Spend a fascinating hour in the company of Through Eternity guide and practising archaeologist Luca, and discover ancient Rome’s most iconic monument through the eyes of an expert. On our virtual tour of the Colosseum you’ll be immersed in the bloody games that lit up the amphitheatre nearly 2,000 years ago. Discover how the deadly spectacles of life and death that took place there were wildly popular, and get inside the minds of the ancient Romans who watched the gore with grim fascination. Recreating a day at the games, we’ll learn who the gladiators were and what happened when they stepped onto the sands of the arena. We'll also be going behind the scenes down into the dark world of the Colosseum's underground, where slaves toiled in hellish conditions to make the games a reality. Thanks to Luca's spellbinding narration and spectacular imagery, our immersive webinar will bring antiquity’s greatest monument to life from the comfort of your own home. Join us today! If the day of the week or start time of this group tour doesn't work for you, please email us at [email protected] to arrange a suitable alternative date.

• Live webinar broadcast from Rome
• Immersive presentation by archaeologist Luca
• Videos, photos and virtual reconstructions make the Colosseum come alive
• Have your questions answered by Luca

• Discover the history of the Colosseum
• Relive a day at the ancient games
• Learn who the gladiators really were
• Explore the Colosseum's underground and upper levels

Tour Description

Meet your guide: luca.

Hi! My name is Luca and I was born in Rome 43 years ago. At the age of 17 I set off for the United States for my senior year of High School in Milwaukee, WI. Back in Italy, I went on to college and got a master's degree in archaeology. My work as an archaeologist took me all over Italy, and even to Egypt! 10 years ago I earned my tour guide qualification, and decided to join the Through Eternity team. I have been taking visitors around Rome ever since, trying to inspire them and give them an unforgettable experience of the Eternal City. I hope I’ll be able to get back to it soon when all this is over!

What Exactly is a Through Eternity Virtual Tour?   

The world of travel might be on hold right now, but just because we're all staying at home to help the world overcome a common enemy doesn't mean we have to put our wanderlust on the back burner. Frustrated with not being able to get our travel fix, we decided to transform our award-winning tours into immersive virtual experiences, meaning you can still explore Italy’s spectacular archaeological sites and jaw-dropping museums from the comfort of your own home.

* Please note that the booking times are in US Eastern Standard Time and Rome, Italy CET is 6 hours ahead *

Fun and informative , our virtual tours take the form of online  real-time presentations  led by our  expert guides . Combining videos, high-definition photos and more, our guides will be sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with you on these interactive walkthroughs of Italy’s most fascinating sites. The  live format  of our virtual tours means you’ll be able to ask your guide anything you wish, just like on a normal tour. We really believe it's the next best thing to being here!

As a sign of our gratitude to those who are on the front line fighting the Coronavirus, we would be more than happy to invite all first responders , health workers and NHS workers to join our Virtual Tours for free.

Please note that the proceeds from our online tours go directly to our guides, providing them with a valuable lifeline in these tough times for the world of travel. Thank you for your support!  

Relive a Day at the Roman Games and Discover the Secrets of the Arena

Join Luca to discover the fascinating history of the Colosseum: learn how the massive amphitheatre was constructed on the site of the hated emperor Nero’s Golden House, and the massive slave labour that made its construction possible. Relive the extraordinary inaugural games that lasted 100 days, and discover how the games would continue here for fully five centuries as a key guarantor of social cohesion in the Imperial capital.

Get ready to relive an entire day at the games: from the gruesome wild animal hunts that brought north-African hippos and lions to the verge of extinction to the spectacle of criminals being fed to the beasts in bizarre re-enactments of ancient myths, Roman bloodlust knew no bounds. But the highlight of the games for any ancient Roman was of course the gladiator battles that pitted armed combatants against one another in brutal but highly choreographed duels to the death. 

Walk in the Virtual Footsteps of the Gladiators onto the Arena Floor

On your virtual tour of the Colosseum with Luca you'll find out everything you could want to know about the gladiators: discover where they came from and how they lived in the spartan surroundings of gladiator schools. Learn about their punishing training regimes under the watchful guide of their lanista , and how they were a lot chubbier than Russell Crowe. We'll also be recreating the intense drama of their mortal combats on the sands of the arena, and discovering what happened to the winners and the losers - hint: it involved a giant mace.

Explore the Dark World of the Colosseum's Underground 

Explore the Colosseum’s various levels. Learn how where you sat depended on who you were, from the ringside Imperial box and the areas reserved for senators and Vestal Virgins to the nosebleed seats reserved for women and slaves at the very top of the amphitheatre.

We’ll also be taking a virtual journey down into the dark world of the Colosseum’s underground Hypogeum . This dark warren of tunnels and cells that were hidden beneath the arena floor is perhaps the most atmospheric part of the whole amphitheatre. It was here that gladiators and beasts awaited their turn on the arena above. Learn about the ingenious elevators that winched them upwards, and the backbreaking labour of the slaves who made the games possible.

If you’re frustrated about not being able to get to Rome right now, we believe our immersive virtual Colosseum tour with Luca is the next best thing. Discover the secrets of the extraordinary ancient amphitheatre with us today!

Tour Reviews

5.0 (11 reviews)

My family and I toured the Colosseum with Luca as our guide while we were in Rome in July 2018. When I saw that he was offering virtual tours during the Pandemic, I signed up my entire office to enjoy his tour. Each of us thoroughly enjoyed Luca's virtual tour and his remarkable way of bringing excitement and engagement even into a virtual tour. Even though I toured the Colosseum with Luca in 2018, his ability to use additional media with his virtual tour allowed him to delve deeper into the history and culture that was ancient Rome and the Colosseum. Beacuse of Luca's training and active archeology in Rome, he brings a special perspective and passion for its history. My family is looking for another virtual tour by Luca until we can return back to Rome and be yet again inspired by him and his limitless knowledge of Rome and his history. Don't hesitate to meet and join him on a virtual tour!

Jeffrey - Oct 13, 2020

My husband and and I learned such a wealth of information from Luca about the history of the Colliseum! Just felt that we were in Rome for the hour to take us away from being quarantined in Missouri. Thank you SO much!!!

Robyn Weilbacher - Jul 10, 2020

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Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour

Adults 15+: 54,90 € Child 4-14: 35,90 € Infant 0-3: 4,00 €

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Explore the Colosseum thanks to the first animated and interactive 3D reconstruction. With an Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour , get to know the most important and ancient monument in the world in a new way. That is to say, a visit to the Colosseum suitable for all age groups.

Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour

Meet our staff at the designated location and join the group. Your companion will be happy to give you all the information you need to use the headset in the best way.

With our animated 3D reconstruction complemented by professional multilingual music and audio, exploring the Colosseum has never been easier and more exciting! All the contents within the reconstruction that you will observe, were handled by the well-known Prof. Filippo Coarelli and by the Digilab Archeo & Arte3D department of the La Sapienza University of Rome .

By participating in a Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour , first of all, you will virtually walk in the ancient square of the Colosseum . Secondly, you will admire the fountain of the gladiators ; the Arch of Constantine ; the Colossus of Nero; inside of the Arena floor Colosseum with the Velarium, which closes to start the show; you will take on the role of the emperor to decide the fate of the wounded gladiator. “Death” or “Grace? Finally, you will virtually walk through the corridors of the underground.

After the experience in Virtual Reality , our staff will accompany you to the entrance of the monument. After the security checks, wait for your guide to arrange a meeting point and a set time with you and the group. You will have about an hour to visit the Colosseum and to meet the staff again and head together, if you are not tired enough, to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum . In front of you a real open-air museum. All while guaranteeing, with an added value, an extra accompaniment to assist each of you up to the entrance.

Once you enter, your guide will show you the path inside the other two archaeological sites. Continue the visit independently with the same Colosseum Ticket Skip-the-Line .

Site Visited

• Colosseum (self-guided)
• Roman Forum (self-guided)
• Palatine Hill (self-guided)
• Colosseum Ticket Skip the Line
• VR assistant in Italian and English
• VR headsets
• RC insurance
• Integrated audio guide (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese)
• Eye mask cover for VR headset
• Hand sanitizing gel

Not included

• Guided tour
• Access to the Colosseum underground
• Access to the Arena floor Colosseum and Third Order
• Transport to/from the hotel

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Important things to know.

• It is necessary to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour start time. Customers who arrive late at the meeting point can NO longer join the tour, therefore they are not entitled to any kind of right or refund.
• Please show the voucher to the staff (also in electronic format)
• Attention: due to the mandatory security checks of the metal detector at the Colosseum, this could result in a slight delay at the entrance even for “skip the line” ticket holders
• Tour not available on January 1st, May 1st, December 25th.
• Ancient & Recent is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum due to strikes, union assemblies, bad weather, etc.
• Online bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance, last minute bookings are accepted by phone or email.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and bring a valid identity card
• Comfortable shoes are recommended
• Large suitcases or bags are not allowed inside the attractions
• For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone +39 3313586107
• In case of rain, all our tours run regularly.

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The meeting point established is at the ARCH OF CONSTANTINE , located on the Colosseum square, where you can meet our staff with a black flag with a golden Ancient & Recent logo.

Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186, Rome.

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If you cancel your reservation you will be charged a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellation between 6 and 4 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure time, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. If you cancel within 3 calendar days (72 hours) of the scheduled departure time, you will becharged a 100% cancellation fee. Refund will only be issued if the tour was booked and paid for directly with Ancient&Recent within a week from the cancellation. The payment will not be refunded for any other reason (i.e. weather, change of travel plans, illness, missed train..).

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Super expérience, très enrichissante. A noter également un excellent accueil ! Merci beaucoup

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Throughout this live experience, adventure into the heart of the monumental structure of Colosseum, the playing field of the dark but glorious existence of the world’s most gripping, redoutable, and acclaimed fighters - the Gladiators.

• Listen to tales from an expert who works in the Colosseum daily, learn about the greatness of Ancient Rome’s gladiators as well as all about the monumental Colosseum.
• Indulge yourself by joining in conversation with people from around the world and ask your expert guide all the questions you have.
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The sounds were deafening - public teasing and mocking, animals grunting and howling, opponents supplicating. Air filled with a horrid mix of smells, blood soaked sand, animal feces, scorching iron and sweat.

Experience the long existence of this awesome monument right in the heart of the Eternal City. A monument that after all the centuries still stands today as a symbol of a nation, its rise to greatness and power, and finally loss from grace. Il Colosseo; the Colosseum--and at the center of it all, the dark, gory but glorious existence of the Gladiators of Ancient Rome..

Join Walks to make a journey via this live-online tour deep into the somber yet jubilant reality of these world’s most feared and celebrated warriors - the Gladiators, and the monumental structure built as their playground, which now stands as one of the world’s most symbolic ancient sites. Within the Colosseum, the Eternal City has its eternal symbolic representation. Now, let's dive a little deeper into its hidden secrets.

Our guide will walk you through how stolen lands for an Emperor’s vain Domus Aurea (Golden Palace) became the location of the largest building of Ancient Rome and the host of the free public games. Ramble under the arches to be introduced into the life of the Colosseum’s raging occupants - where glory was found and lost within the boundaries of the arena floor.

Over the hour, your guide will share the secrets and stories of their life working within the Colosseum - reveal what they have come to learn in their studies and share, too often overpassed, items of interest about the Colosseum.

Experience this live tour, engage in conversation, get response to your questions from the comfort of your own home - a perfect experience for those who have yet to visit Italy, for travelers yarning to go back, or those simply fascinated by the history of Ancient Rome.

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As soon as you book your tour, we’ll email you all the details including the date and time for your virtual experience. All tours are conducted using Zoom . The email will include a direct link to join the live experience at the speculated time and date.

Even though your camera doesn’t need to be on during the tour, our guides appreciate interacting with participants so feel free to switch it on and talk to our guides.

Please note you can join the tour at any point in time. If you are running late, you can join when you can but please note these tours are non-refundable.

All of the experiences are live and the guides will not be able to pause the tours if you need to leave for a few minutes

Please utilize the “Chat” section of your Zoom dashboard to ask the Coordinator a question and at the time-frame for Q&A with the Guide, the Coordinator will select questions sent in by guests to ask our Guide. 

You are unable to share your link past the number of passengers you have booked for. If you purchase multiple passengers for one tour you will be able to share your link with them by forwarding the booking confirmation email.

All of the tours are non-refundable. You may reschedule your tour provided you offer a 96 hours’ notice.

If the cancellation is our own fault, you will be offered to reschedule your tour, or a voucher for equal credit or alternative a refund.

All tours are conducted using Zoom . The email will include a direct link to join the live experience at the speculated time and date.

Before joining the tour, you will need to have installed Zoom on the device you will be using. To check your requirements you can go directly to this website .

If you joined a cooking lesson or any other experiences that may involve the preparation of food or drinks, you will receive an email with all the recipes discussed during your tour. You will also receive a link that links to our Trip Advisor page so you can review the experience.

For the Italian Cooking Classes, you will receive a PDF with recipes for the classes. Please note that the pasta and sauce selections will vary depending on ingredients available to our Chefs with unpredictable grocery availability during this time.

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Virtual Tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Explore the ancient world of rome without stepping out your front door with our virtual tour of the colosseum and roman forum..

The Colosseum and Roman Forum are two of Rome ’s most visited attractions. Every year, millions of travellers come walk through the commanding arch entrances to explore the world of Ancient Rome and imagine life here two thousand years ago under the Western Roman Empire. While both attractions are currently closed, that doesn’t mean we can’t discover the fascinating history and stories these two sites offer. So whether you are in your travel gear or your pyjamas, explore with us on our virtual tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre after the dynasty responsible for its construction between 72 – 80 AD, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol Ancient Rome situated in the heart of the modern city. The huge amphitheatre was the stage for violet public spectacles including gladiatorial fights, battle re-enactments and executions. ‘

It could accommodate up to 80,000 spectators in seating arranged according to class with the best seats reserved for senators and exclusive boxes for the emperor. The spectators could be sheltered from the sun by awnings that were rolled out from the roof. Beneath the wooden stage was a series of tunnels and cages that housed slaves and animals to be released into the arena via trapdoors and pulleys.

Arch of Constantine

Exiting the Colosseum, to your left you will notice the imposing Arch of Constantine. The triumphal arch towered over the route taken by victorious military leaders when entering Rome. It was commissioned by the senate to commemorate ten years of Constantine rule and his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.

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Travelling back down to the lowlands between Palatine and Capitoline Hills you will arrive at the Roman Forum. This area was once the centre of commercial, political and religious life in Ancient Rome. Wander amongst the ruins to admire important monuments including the House of Vestal Virgins , Temple of Saturn and the Senate (Curia).

While this virtual tour may have offered you a taste of some of the delightful sights and stories of these ancient icons, nothing beats exploring in real life. We hope to see you in Rome soon for a tour in the flesh!

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Virtual Tour of Rome and the Colosseum

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Take a journey around the iconic sights of Rome without leaving your living room on our virtual tour of the historical centre and the Colosseum.

While exploring Rome ’s astonishing historical sights in real life might be off the cards for now, you can still learn the fascinating stories and history behind some of the most popular attractions via your computer screen.

We’ll start the tour at the one of Rome’s, and the world’s, most popular attractions – the Colosseum. Admire the incredible exterior with a walk around the outside of the amphitheatre before heading indoors to walk in the steps of gladiators. Don’t worry about waiting in line on a virtual tour!

Built between 72 – 80 AD, the Colosseum was a giant stadium where up to 80,000 spectators watched violent fights and public events. While mostly associated with gladiatorial battles, for over 400 years the Colosseum was also the stage for spectacles including executions, animal hunts, battle re-enactments and theatre.

Roman Forum

Passing the Arch of Constantine of your left, follow the ancient Via Sacra to the Roman Forum. This sprawling stretch of ruins was once the epicentre of Ancient Roman daily life where the commercial, religious and political buildings and monuments were situated.

The Roman Forum was reconstructed several times and the architecture of the area reflects the changes in styles over time. Often new buildings were constructed over the sites of old ruins, creating a fascinating layering of history to be uncovered by archaeologists. Excavations in and around the Roman Forum continue today, revealing interesting insights into Roman life.

Piazza di Spagna & the Spanish Steps

Meander Rome’s charming cobblestone streets to arrive at one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient buildings, the Pantheon. Completed sometime around 125AD under emperor Hadrian, incredibly the building has survived mostly intact. While the original use is not certain, it was converted to a Catholic Church and remained in use for centuries, saving it from plundering for building supplies like many other ancient Roman buildings.

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Piazza Navona

By now your legs must be getting tired and you it’s almost aperitivo time! Arriving at Piazza Navona, take a seat at one of the bars that fill the square and admire the stunning surrounds as you sip on a spritz.

While this virtual tour has been fun, nothing beats meandering the cobble streets of Rome in real life! We hope you can join us soon!

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Roman Colosseum: An Icon of Ancient Grandeur

Step into the heart of ancient Rome’s grandeur at the Roman Colosseum, a monumental amphitheater that stands as a testament to the empire’s architectural prowess and its vibrant history. Located in the heart of Rome, Italy, this iconic landmark draws visitors from around the globe to marvel at its awe-inspiring structure.

Situated at Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy, the Roman Colosseum is a symbol of the empire’s cultural and entertainment heritage. Its towering arches and imposing facade evoke a sense of reverence and curiosity as you approach.

Step inside the Roman Colosseum and be transported to a time when gladiators and spectacles captured the imagination of the masses. As you wander through its corridors and tiers, you’ll gain insights into the engineering marvel that allowed this colossal arena to host thrilling contests and dramatic performances.

Imagine the roars of the crowd and the clash of swords as you stand within the walls that witnessed epic battles and historic events. The Colosseum’s architecture and history intertwine to offer a captivating narrative of ancient Rome’s social and cultural dynamics.

Beyond its architectural splendor, the Roman Colosseum serves as a symbol of resilience and endurance. It has weathered the passage of time, bearing witness to the rise and fall of empires, and remains a reminder of humanity’s capacity for creation and innovation.

Inspired by the legacy of the Roman Colosseum, consider planning a journey to Rome and experiencing this architectural marvel firsthand. Immerse yourself in the history, stand within its monumental walls, and gain a profound appreciation for the enduring impact of ancient Rome on the modern world. Learn more at https://www.coopculture.it/en/poi/colosseum/ .

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Colosseum Underground Virtual Reality Experience

from €123.75 EUR Duration: 2.5 Hours  Organized by: Ancient and Recent BOOK NOW

Wear state-of-art VR glasses before starting your virtual tour to the ancient square of Colosseum. Get ready to be amazed by the virtual experience that includes seeing the Temple of Rome and Venus as well as the Statue of Nero and others.

Go on your experience in real life and hear an amazing narrative from your guide telling how wild beasts and gladiators were spending their days.

Are you ready to be a gladiator, although virtually, and enter the Arena Floor triumphantly? Feel that spectacular atmosphere while hearing lions roar, gladiators fight, and applauses by virtual spectators.

As the final step of your experience, be ready to feel the secretive corridors of the underground and witness what was going on before entering the arena. Be ready to explore ruined tunnels and cages where wild animals and slaves were held.

See and be amazed by a 3-dimensional display of hoists, a mechanism to send wild beasts to the battle inside the Arena.

Conclude your virtual tour and start your real-life experience by following your guide. Enjoy the mesmerizing view of the Colosseum and walk through tunnels to reach the amphitheater together with your professional guide.

• Gain exclusive access to the Colosseum and it’s underground tunnels,
• Discover the exclusive underground tunnels where wild animals were caged,
• Visit the Roman Colosseum like never before with an innovative 3D Colosseum reconstruction,
• Learn from a professional tour guide with expert knowledge and stories to tell,
• Priority VIP access with no long lines.
• Professional guided group tour of the Roman Colosseum,
• Skip-the-line ticket for the Colosseum, Underground of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill,
• VR headset with audio commentary (in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, French and Italian).
• Tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Colosseum Arena Floor entry,
• Pickup and drop-off service.

Free cancellation up to 1 day before tour starts.

from €349.00 EUR Duration: 75 Minutes  Organized by: The Ultimate Italy

The 7 Best Rome Colosseum Tours With Skip-the-Line Access

A s the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum receives more than 6 million visitors per year, so it's not easy to escape the crowds. A visit is worth it, though, if you want to see the world's largest amphitheater – once known as the Flavian Amphitheater – and try to imagine what it would have been like 2,000 years ago.

A standard ticket to the Colosseum also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, so many (but not all) tours also include those ancient sites. Inside the ancient complex, there is very little signage explaining what you're looking at. A good guide will not only get you skip-the-line access but also bring these incredible places to life. Keep in mind that most Colosseum tours only give you access to the arena floor and upper level. If you want to visit the underground hypogeum, you need to make sure it's included in the tour.

Crown Tours: Skip the line Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tour

Price: From $57 for adults

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Standout perk: Engaging guides speak several languages.

Selected by GetYourGuide as a Certified Experience, this group tour starts at the Colosseum, then takes you to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Groups consist of up to 30 people, and tourgoers are given headsets so they can better hear and follow the guide. The tour meets at Largo Gaetana Agnesi on the hill overlooking the Colosseum about 30 minutes before the official entry time to get everyone checked in and set up with headsets. The guide then leads participants into the Colosseum and up to the second level, where there's a chance to stop and take photos. On the way back down, there's another photo-op at the arena level before the guide leads the group over to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.

Crown Tours also offers guided tours of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica, as well as the Borghese Gallery, Pantheon and other sites.

Local tip: This tour is offered over a variety of time slots every day. Pick one of the earlier time slots to make sure you'll finish up by lunchtime.

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Through Eternity Tours: Ultimate Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Price: From $85 for adults

Duration: 3 hours

Standout perk: This tour includes the Palatine Hill, which some tours skip.

Recent visitors praise the knowledgeable guides for their passion about ancient history and keeping the tour moving while explaining everything in detail. This tour starts at 9:30 a.m. seven days a week and finishes up around lunchtime. In addition to the Colosseum, highlights include the Via Sacra and the House of the Vestal Virgins in the Roman Forum, as well as the Farnese Gardens on the Palatine Hill.

Groups are limited to 16 people; if there are six or more people taking the tour, the guide gives out headsets so everyone can hear. Participants are asked to meet 10 minutes before the start time in front of Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori on Largo Corrado Ricci. The tour is stroller-accessible, but not wheelchair-accessible. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle, especially on hot days.

Through Eternity Tours offers a variety of group and private tours of Rome and other destinations, including Florence , Naples and Pompeii.

Local tip: Book a table at the nearby Taverna dei Fori Imperiali to enjoy a leisurely lunch after the tour.

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The Moon Over the Colosseum Tour

Price: From $27

Duration: 1 hour

Standout perk: You get after-hours access to the Colosseum and hypogeum.

This seasonal tour offers a completely different perspective on the Colosseum, when it's illuminated and the last of the visitors have left for the day. The official night tour offered by the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo focuses on the underground level, where the guide shows participants where the animals were caged and how they were lifted up onto the stage on proto-elevators made of wooden platforms. The tour group then ascends the stairs and sees a multimedia installation depicting Jerusalem before passing through the service gallery and ending on the arena level. The tour offers a rare opportunity to see the Colosseum without the crowds, but the tradeoff is that photos may not come out as well at night.

Participants on the tour arrive at the Valadier Gate, meet the guide and go through security. This tour does not include the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill. The tour hours change by season, and dates for the spring 2024 season have not been released yet as of the time of publication.

Local tip: There are a bunch of companies offering this tour for triple the price of the official tour, but the official tour is great.

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LivTours: The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access

Price: From $151 for adults

Standout perk: Virtual reality headsets show what the ancient sites would have looked like.

Recent tourgoers praise the guides on this tour for bringing the facts and stories about ancient Rome to life. These semiprivate tours are guaranteed to have no more than six people, making them a more personalized experience than other group tours. However, because the tours are small, the guides don't use headsets, and some participants note that it can be difficult to hear the guide over the noise in the Colosseum.

Along with the confirmation email, participants receive an invitation to download an app. During the tour, the guide gives everyone a cardboard virtual reality headset that works with the app and shows a reconstruction of the Colosseum and surrounding valley. After visiting the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where the virtual reality headsets show you a reconstruction of the Circus Maximus and the structures in the Roman Forum. At all the sites, you get skip-the-line access.

Local tip: You can get some great photos from the upper level, especially if you stand at the apex of the oval.

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ArcheoRunning: The Unveiled Colosseum Running Tour (or Walking Tour)

Price: $218 for private groups of up to 6 people + the cost of tickets

Standout perk: You get access to the third level and attic.

This private tour is led by Isabella Calidonna, a licensed tour guide and certified personal trainer. Through her company ArcheoRunning, she leads visitors on running and walking tours of Rome early in the morning to see the city without the crowds. For this tour, Calidonna meets guests at their hotel at 7:30 a.m. and leads them on a running tour through the Eternal City's most beautiful squares before bringing them to the Colosseum, where they have the chance to visit the third level and the attic – areas normally closed to the public – as well as the lower levels of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. This tour must be booked at least a month in advance in order to confirm 8:30 a.m. access to the Colosseum.

AR Experience, an offshoot of ArcheoRunning, also offers tours of the underground at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., as well as more relaxed three-hour tours that are also suitable for children and people with mobility problems.

Local tip: You can't run inside the Colosseum, but running around it is a great way to take it in while getting some exercise.

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Roma Experience: Private Colosseum Tour With Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Price: From $520 for two people

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Standout perk: See these ancient sites with an archaeologist who dug at the Roman Forum.

For a deeper understanding (no pun intended) of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, a tour with Elisa Valeria Bove, CEO of Roma Experience, is one of the best you can buy. She studied archaeology and has been involved in excavations at the Roman Forum and other sites, so she's just the person to guide you if you want to get beyond the surface level. Her private tours range from just under three hours for a skip-the-line Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour to the full-day "See Rome in One Day" tour, which also includes a guided visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Be sure to specify if you want to visit the hypogeum when you book.

Roma Experience organizes bespoke private tours throughout Italy, including multiday itineraries. Bove will work with you to customize your experience and bring you to places you wouldn't think to visit, like Quintili's Villa on the ancient Appian Way.

Local tip: If you want to see another incredible archaeological park, let Bove take you to Ostia Antica, less than an hour from Rome.

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Imago Artis Travel: Timeless Tales of Gods and Laymen of the Ancient Rome

Price: On request

Duration: 4 hours

Standout perk: This tour includes the Pantheon in addition to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Founded by three art historians with a passion for Roman art and history, Imago Artis Travel offers bespoke private tours of Rome and beyond. Imago Artis works closely with their clients to craft personalized itineraries that highlight the city's most incredible monuments and hidden gems. This tour lasts a half-day and includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Pantheon, with an optional stop for espresso, but you can customize the itinerary to do a full-day tour or multiday itinerary.

Other itineraries that include the Colosseum bring visitors to the Basilica of San Clemente, known as the "lasagna church" because it was built in layers: The deeper you descend, the further back in time you go. Imago Artis also grants visitors exclusive access to off-limits places, such as a church overlooking the Roman Forum. The company also organizes multiday itineraries throughout Italy.

Local tip: There's an element of surprise and delight with Imago Artis that's hard to find elsewhere, especially if your guide is Fulvio De Bonis, one of the company's founders.

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Laura Itzkowitz is a Rome-based freelance journalist who thinks about the Roman Empire all the time. She has visited the Colosseum in the morning, in the evening after the crowds have left, on group tours and on private tours. To curate this list of the best Colosseum tours, she used her own experience as well as her research expertise, culling tips from locals and visitors.

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