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Rome: Colosseum Entry with Official AI App & Arena Option

1,925 Reviews 4.06 out of 5 stars Based on 1,925 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy

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Overview

Experience Ancient Rome like never before with flexible, self-guided Colosseum tours designed for every traveler. Choose the option that suits you best: Colosseum Access with Videoguide App, Colosseum Access with Arena Floor and Videoguide App, Colosseum Access with Virtual Reality, or Virtual Reality only (no entry ticket).

Start your journey at our meeting point, where our team ensures a smooth and stress-free experience. With ticket options, access the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and explore at your own pace. Enhance your visit with our AI-powered Videoguide App, featuring 48-hour access to immersive audio-visual content and engaging historical insights directly on your smartphone.

For a truly unique perspective, upgrade with Arena Floor access or dive into our cutting-edge Virtual Reality experience, bringing Ancient Rome back to life. Even without entry tickets, VR offers a complete and unforgettable journey through history.

What's Included

  • Online and on-site local assistance
  • Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Paper MAP with 3D reconstructions
  • Access to Arena (except if you booked the "Arena" option)
  • Access to Underground or Third Level of the Colosseum
  • Live Guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Marco Aurelio
19, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza del Colosseo
1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

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Colosseum

The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built and the symbol of Rome. Travelers marvel at its imposing architecture, imagining the gladiatorial games and wild animal hunts that entertained up to 80,000 spectators.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

The Roman Forum was the political, religious, and commercial heart of ancient Rome. Visitors walk along the Via Sacra among the ruins of ancient temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches reliving the daily life of Roman citizens.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Palatine Hill is the founding core of Rome, the legendary site where Romulus is said to have established the city. It offers the best panoramic views over the entire Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Travelers can explore the vast ruins of imperial residences and the beautiful Farnese Gardens (Orti Farnesiani).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Circo Massimo (pass by)

The Circus Maximus was the massive stadium dedicated to chariot racing. Today, the oval imprint of the arena remains, but its enormous scale, which once accommodated over 250,000 spectators, is clear.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own bottle of water (no glass bottles/no alcohol).
  • The local operator is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum/Imperial Forum due to strikes, events, bad weather, etc.
  • It is forbidden to enter the Colosseum and Palatine Hill/Roman Forum/Imperial Forum with with BULKY luggages, handbags. Please be aware that there is no luggage storage and that we cannot keep your stuff. Take only the necessary stuff: camera, plastic bottles, documents, wallets etc

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Colosseum Entry with Official AI App & Arena Option?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Online and on-site local assistance
  • Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Paper MAP with 3D reconstructions
  • Pre-sales fee of 2,44 euros per person
  • Colosseum Entry Tickets - 18 euros per person (unless you book the Only VR option)
  • AI Video Guide App to download on your own device (please bring your own earphones)
  • Access to Arena (except if you booked the "Arena" option)
  • Access to Underground or Third Level of the Colosseum
  • Live Guide
  • Earphones for Audio Guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • MEETING POINT is in Via Marco Aurelio, 19, Rome, where you will collect your tickets from our staff and be accompanied at the Colosseum entrance
  • Following the new directives of the Colosseum, the ticket to the Colosseum is nominative and therefore it is mandatory to provide the FULL NAME OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. (INCLUDING INFANTS)
  • After the security check you’ll be free to explore the Colosseum with our incredible AI VideoGuide App
  • After the visit of the Colosseum (around 1h), with the same tickets, you will be able to visit the Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Imperial Forum still accompanied with our Videoguide App!
  • The Colosseum requires mandatory entry procedures and mandatory security check that must be carried out. This may delay the tour departure especially on national holidays, weekends and during high season.
  • Everyone, also children/under 18 must carry ID passports or a valid identity document (also a digital copy), because the Colosseum staff may ask to check them at the entrance.
  • The Colosseum area is an open archaeological park and for this reason is not equipped with sun/rain covers and shops. The local operator is not responsible for any kind of discomfort due to this.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own bottle of water (no glass bottles/no alcohol).
  • The local operator is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum/Imperial Forum due to strikes, events, bad weather, etc.
  • It is forbidden to enter the Colosseum and Palatine Hill/Roman Forum/Imperial Forum with with BULKY luggages, handbags. Please be aware that there is no luggage storage and that we cannot keep your stuff. Take only the necessary stuff: camera, plastic bottles, documents, wallets etc
  • It is strictly forbidden to enter the Colosseum with knives and any kind of cutting object. Pay attention not to bring with you this kind of stuff.
  • This ticket does NOT includes the access to the Arena (except if you booked "Vip Arena Ticket" option).
  • This tickets does NOT includes access to Underground.
  • The AI VideoGuide App is an App for Smartphones. All the information to download it will be provided after the purchase.
  • Each participant should have their own set of earphones, as these will be needed to use the AI VideoGuide App.
  • From October 27 to March 1: Opening Hours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forum: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Last Entry: 3:30 PM Closing Time: 4:30 PM. Make sure to plan your visit accordingly to fully enjoy these historic sites!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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