Why is the Colosseum so famous?

Colosseum is renowned for its gladiators’ fights. It has a beautiful arena and a race track. Along with this Colosseum is a well-known architectural wonder where animals, famous fighters, and criminals fought to the death. The place is also popular for chariot racers. Now people visit the Colosseum to explore its architecture and popular history. Grab Colosseum tickets to explore the beautiful place.

What are the main attractions of the Colosseum?

Hypogeum: While visiting the Colosseum, try not to miss the Hypogeum. Soon after exploring Hypogeum, you will be immersed in the stories of beasts, chariots, and gladiators. It is connected to a network of tunnels, holding rooms, and cages. Gladiators, animals, prisoners, and slaves were kept here for the performances in Colosseum. Arena: Embrace the gladiator in yourself as you cross the once blood-soaked floor of the Colosseum. You should explore the place from a gladiator’s point of view. While crossing this area, you can surely hear the echoes of the screaming viewers encouraging the gladiators to fight more strongly. Third Floor: It is the final stop of the Colosseum and offers the most scenic beauty of the Colosseum, which should not be missed. You can reach there by stairs, but it will be a little harder to climb due to mobility issues. You can also check out Rome landmarks. The third floor is high, offering a mesmerizing view of the Colosseum. Underground: It has a dark underground tunnel below the area of the arena. This intricate passageway is made as a backstage where gladiators and wild animals use to engage before the beginning of the fight. Exotic animals were also captured by the soldiers of Rome, which they conquered from the faraway lands and brought to the Colosseum for the fight.

What are some of the fun facts about the Colosseum?

The main reason for building the Colosseum is for the gladiator fights. Two gladiators fight with each other, and people come to enjoy these fights. It is a major sporting event in ancient Rome.Colosseum is the world’s largest amphitheatre with a place for more than 50,000 spectators who can enter via 80 entrances. It has an underground section known as ‘hypogeum’ where wild animals and gladiators reside before the fight.The Colosseum is among the seven wonders of the world, where thousands of people voted for it to be on the list. This ancient engineering miracle is almost 2000-year-old which started building in 72 AD and finished in 80 AD. This amazing historical building took only 80 years to build.

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Colosseum Tickets Highlights

Visit the most ancient landmarks in Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with your priority access ticket.
Explore the biggest amphitheater ever constructed, the Colosseum from a gladiator's point of view and get insights into its rich warfare.
Walk through the ancient sites of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and learn about their history, culture, and traditions.
Trek up to Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, and take in the panoramic views of the eternal city, Rome.
Reserve your spot by booking last-minute entrance tickets for this otherwise sold-out attraction.

Colosseum Tickets Overview

Explore Rome's three oldest and most renowned attractions: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step into the arena where battles between the gladiators took place. Visit the Roman Forum, once the bustling heart of ancient Rome, and admire the picturesque views of the city from the Palatine Hill.

About the Colosseum Tickets:

Visit the arena floor of the Colosseum, where gladiators once battled for their lives.
Take in panoramic views of the city from the top level of the Colosseum.
Walk through the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, once the heart of political, social, and commercial life in Rome.
Admire the intricate system of pulleys, ramps, and trapdoors that were used to bring performers and scenery into the arena.
Wander through the ruins of the Senate House, where important decisions were made during the Roman Republic.
Hear the fascinating stories behind the Temple of Saturn and the House of the Vestal Virgins through your digital audio guide.
Stroll through the remains of ancient palaces, including the House of Augustus and the Domus Flavia.

Activity Timings: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Last Admission: 1 hour before closing

How to Reach?

By Car: The activity location is 2.8 km from the city center, it will take 10 min via the del Quirinale route.
By Metro: Take a metro to Colosseo, which is 240 meters away from the attraction. You can reach the activity location from the station with a 4-minute cab ride.

Select Package Options

Colosseum Skip-the-line Tickets with Audio Guide

4 Hours

USD 53.21

USD 47.89

Per Adult

Age Policy:

Children and adults will be charged the same price.

Note:

Prices of tickets for the Colosseum are higher than what is mentioned on the tickets due to a substantial peak in demand. The prices of tickets are a combination of basic ticket charges, high sourcing costs, last-minute acquiring costs, and taxes.

Price Includes

Ticket
- Priority morning access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Single entrance for Colosseum
- Single entrance for Roman Forum & Palatine hill
Guide
- Audio Guide

Roman Forum, Palatine, and Imperial Forums Admission Ticket

3 Hours

USD 37.25

USD 26.61

Per Adult

Notes:

Participants aged 0-17 will have to buy tickets at child prices.
Individuals aged 18 and above will have to buy adult tickets.

Price Includes

Ticket
- An open entrance to the archaeological area of the Roman Forum-Palatine and to the SUPER sites that can be visited, the archaeological area of the Imperial Forums.

Exclusions

Activities
- Entry to Colosseum

More Details about Colosseum Tickets

Know Before You Go for Colosseum Tickets

Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket can only be redeemed on the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to the next or any other day.
Please note that there is no luggage storage facility at the venue.
Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
Any dangerous item like bottles, firecrackers, lasers, and other things that may disturb or cause inconvenience to other visitors are prohibited inside the venue.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
Prices of tickets for the Colosseum are higher than what is mentioned on the tickets due to a substantial peak in demand. The prices of tickets are a combination of basic ticket charges, high sourcing costs, last-minute acquiring costs, and taxes.

Accessibility Options for Colosseum Tickets

Wheelchair Accessible

Colosseum Tickets Map

Starting Point

Colosseum

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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10 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Turan Shamchiyeva

It was amazing and really apreciate your site

18 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Karen Murray

Another of Italy’s breath taking monuments beautiful weather Beware of the sellers around the place but all in all great visit

09 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Rumyana Kreidler

Great customer service; I bought the tickets the night before and less than 6 business hours from the time I reserved; I texted the customer service early in the morning to process the tickets and they sent them to me right away;

16 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Claudia Brewer

Smooth process, exactly what we asked for.

16 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Ju Ting Teng

A touching experience

05 Jul, 2023

Excellent

Kinga Psyta

I have to wrote 2 times to support because i hadn't receive tickets to my email. Finally support sent me the tickets. I enterd to Coloseum without waitnig in line. I can recommend bouying tickets on thrillophilia but i advise but its few days before visiting place because on case of not receiving tickets

03 Jul, 2023

Excellent

Debjani Patra

We only had skip the line entrance, so can't give feedback on anything else

27 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Sam Goodman

Tickets worked fine at the entrance. They were more expensive than you could buy at the gate, although it was worth it for guaranteed entrance

13 Jun, 2023

Good

Siobhan Shilton

Although the price was more expensive via this site, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill were really worth seeing. We had to queue to enter the Forum, but we gained quicker access to the Colosseum.

Colosseum Tickets Policies

If the booking is made prior to the date of travel, the consumer will receive a confirmation voucher via email within 2 hours of successful booking. For bookings made on the same day, we strive to provide the voucher within 30 minutes.

If cancellation is made 60 days or more before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

Colosseum Tickets FAQs

Why is the Colosseum so famous?

Colosseum is renowned for its gladiators’ fights. It has a beautiful arena and a race track. Along with this Colosseum is a well-known architectural wonder where animals, famous fighters, and criminals fought to the death. The place is also popular for chariot racers. Now people visit the Colosseum to explore its architecture and popular history. Grab Colosseum tickets to explore the beautiful place.
What are the main attractions of the Colosseum?
- Hypogeum: While visiting the Colosseum, try not to miss the Hypogeum. Soon after exploring Hypogeum, you will be immersed in the stories of beasts, chariots, and gladiators. It is connected to a network of tunnels, holding rooms, and cages. Gladiators, animals, prisoners, and slaves were kept here for the performances in Colosseum.
- Arena: Embrace the gladiator in yourself as you cross the once blood-soaked floor of the Colosseum. You should explore the place from a gladiator’s point of view. While crossing this area, you can surely hear the echoes of the screaming viewers encouraging the gladiators to fight more strongly.
- Third Floor: It is the final stop of the Colosseum and offers the most scenic beauty of the Colosseum, which should not be missed. You can reach there by stairs, but it will be a little harder to climb due to mobility issues. You can also check out Rome landmarks. The third floor is high, offering a mesmerizing view of the Colosseum.
- Underground: It has a dark underground tunnel below the area of the arena. This intricate passageway is made as a backstage where gladiators and wild animals use to engage before the beginning of the fight. Exotic animals were also captured by the soldiers of Rome, which they conquered from the faraway lands and brought to the Colosseum for the fight.
What are some of the fun facts about the Colosseum?
- The main reason for building the Colosseum is for the gladiator fights. Two gladiators fight with each other, and people come to enjoy these fights. It is a major sporting event in ancient Rome.
- Colosseum is the world’s largest amphitheatre with a place for more than 50,000 spectators who can enter via 80 entrances.
- It has an underground section known as ‘hypogeum’ where wild animals and gladiators reside before the fight.
- The Colosseum is among the seven wonders of the world, where thousands of people voted for it to be on the list.
- This ancient engineering miracle is almost 2000-year-old which started building in 72 AD and finished in 80 AD. This amazing historical building took only 80 years to build.

What is the best time to visit the Colosseum?

To avoid the crowd, the best time to visit Colosseum is during low seasons, i.e., from November to February. Try to skip weekends and major holidays as they are generally overcrowded.

The best time of the day to explore the Colosseum is at 8.30 AM. If this is too early for you, you should check out the place two to three hours before closing time.

How long does it take to complete a Colosseum tour?

If you are visiting the Colosseum without an audio tour or guide, you can explore the place in one hour. But if you are availing a guided tour, you will need to form 1.5 to 3 hours based on the type of guided tour you choose. With Colosseum tickets, you need not spend time at the entry counter and you can straight away head for touring the place.

How old is the Colosseum?

The Colosseum is nearly 2000 years old. It was built under the guidance of Flavian Emperors in 1 century AD. The construction of the Colosseum was initiated in 72 AD under Emperor Vespasian and was finished under Emperor Titus. The Colosseum was inaugurated in 80AD as a stadium. You can visit the place by availing Colosseum tickets.

Who built the Colosseum?

The Colosseum was constructed on the order of Emperor Titus and Emperor Vespasian. It was physically built by more than 6000 workers who lifted heavy material required for the construction. Huge cranes and machines equipped with counterweights were used to construct the Colosseum. This amazing monument is made of concrete, bricks, tufo (a local stone), and travertine (a type of marble).

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