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 was for gladiator fights. Two gladiators fought each other, and people enjoyed these fights. It was a major sporting event in ancient Rome.The Colosseum is the world’s largest amphitheatre, with a place for more than 80,000 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 years old. The construction of the building started 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

Explore one of the seven wonders of the world, the Colosseum and see the arena where gladiators fought.
Visit the biggest amphitheatre ever constructed and find out about how it was built in 72 AD, during the reign of Emperor Vespasian.
Trek up to Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, and take in the panoramic views of the eternal city, Rome.
Learn more about the history and culture of ancient Rome as you listen to the audio guide while exploring the Colosseum.

Colosseum Tickets Overview

About Colosseum, Rome:

The Colosseum, an iconic symbol of ancient Rome, is a grand amphitheatre built around 70-80 AD. Constructed by Emperor Vespasian and completed by his son Titus, it stands as a testament to Roman engineering prowess. This elliptical arena hosted gladiatorial contests, mock sea battles, and other spectacles, entertaining up to 80,000 spectators. Despite centuries of pillaging and natural disasters, the Colosseum remains a marvel, offering a window into ancient Roman entertainment and architectural genius.

About 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.
Admire the intricate system of pulleys, ramps, and trapdoors that were used to bring performers and scenery into the arena.
Walk through the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, once the heart of political, social, and commercial life in Rome.
Wander through the ruins of the Senate House, where important decisions were made during the Roman Republic.
Get to know about the fascinating stories behind the Temple of Saturn and the House of the Vestal Virgins listening to your digital audio guide.
Stroll through the remains of ancient palaces, including the House of Augustus and the Domus Flavia.
Walk along the Via Sacra, the main street of ancient Rome, which runs through the Roman Forum and goes past remains of temples, basilicas, and government buildings.
Explore Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome, with ruins dating back to the 8th century BCE.

How to Reach?

By Car: The Colosseum is located 2.8 km from the city centre. It will take 10 min to reach Colosseum via the del Quirinale route.
By Metro: Take a metro to Colosseo, which is 240 meters away from the Colosseum. You can reach the Colosseum from the station on foot in 5 minutes.

Note:

If you want to explore the attractions of central Italy, book Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour.

Select Package Options

Colosseum Skip-the-line Tickets

4 Hours

USD 53.65

USD 48.28

Per Adult

Skip-the-line entrance to the Colosseum at the booked time
Open entrance access to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Forum
Admission to any temporary exhibitions being held at the Colosseum during the visit

Age Policy:

Visitors aged 0-17 years can enter free of cost.
Adult tickets are applicable for visitors aged over 18 years.

Note:

Prices of tickets for 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 cost, last-minute acquiring cost, and taxes.

Price Includes

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

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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.
Prices of tickets for 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 cost, last-minute acquiring cost, and taxes.
All Members of your party must carry Valid ID to present it at the time of entry if requested, Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry. Such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds
Please note that the time slots may be subject to slight variations, and we will allocate a time slot available within a 30-minute window before or after your initial selection.
Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be doing a lot of walking, especially if you plan to explore the upper levels or underground areas of the Colosseum.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited within the Colosseum premises to maintain a healthy and pleasant environment for all visitors.
Climbing on the ruins or defacing the walls is strictly prohibited.
Stick to designated pathways and avoid wandering into restricted areas.

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26 Jun, 2023

Excellent

Rosa Hanson

Great experience 👍

12 Jun, 2023

Good

Alvaro Xavier

A visita ao Colosseum é ótima, e é algo que deve ser feito. Com os tickets do thrillophilia não pegamos nenhuma fila e entramos direto no Colosseum (as filas são para os grupos com Guia, esse nosso não é guiado. Você baixa o "áudio guia" da POP com 9 curiosidades sobre o Colosseum e é isso. Nos compramos porque de última hora pareceu uma ótima oportunidade, mas se você passear um pouco em frente ao Colosseum vai achar alguns guias autônomos vendendo pacotes, talvez valha a pena. Enfim, se você estiver com pressa e quiser conhecer o local eu super recomendo. Se você quiser saber mais da história do local, tiver um pouco mais de tempo e não se importar com a fila do começo, eu recomendo um tour com um guia de verdade. The visit to the Colosseum is great, and is a must. With the thrillophilia tickets we didn't have to queue and went straight into the Colosseum (the queues are for groups with a guide, this one is not guided. You download the "audio guide" from POP with 9 fun facts about the Colosseum and that's it. we bought it because at the last minute it seemed like a great opportunity, but if you walk a little in front of the Colosseum you will find some autonomous guides selling packages, maybe it's worth it. Anyway, if you're in a hurry and want to know the place I highly recommend it. If you want to learn more about the history of the place, have a little more time and don't mind the queue at the beginning, I recommend a tour with a real guide.

21 Apr, 2023

Excellent

Srinivass Srinivas

At last minute it was a great deal. I really recommend them.

21 Apr, 2023

Excellent

Karthik Viswanathan

We like it. We didint need to stand in long row. Came on time and get in.

21 Mar, 2023

Excellent

Nayan Gadre

It really can help me for the last min booking👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

21 Feb, 2023

Excellent

Devi Guha

Once you have the tickets, it's an easy experience to get in and out of the exhibits. Glad we got these tickets, especially because they were a last minute purchase.

22 Jan, 2023

Excellent

Maisie Martin

Thank you for this beautiful experience! With this ticket we walked into the Colosseum easily and fast. It was very comfortable for us not hold the line and just go directly to our travel goal. It was amazing!

10 Jul, 2022

Excellent

Ismail Baig

With the mobile voucher we received from Thrillophilia, we could skip the ticket line at the Colosseum and directly start our tour. With this ticket, we also visited Roman Forum & Palatine Hil along with the iconic Colosseum.

08 May, 2022

Good

Mukesh Choudhary

Visiting the Colosseum has been a longstanding dream ever since I read about it in our history books in school. So, during my holiday in Rome, when I found out these tickets to the Colosseum on Thrillophilia, I immediately got my hands on it. Exploring the entire landmark was nothing less than extraordinary, and I had a lot of fun doing it. thanks for suggesting thrillophilia

26 Apr, 2022

Good

Ravi Gupta

Our vacation in Rome could not have been complete without a trip to the world-famous Colloseum. It was made more memorable by Thrillophilia’s convenient and reasonably priced tickets that also got us a hassle-free skip-the-line entry into the site.

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 1 days or more before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 1 days 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 was for gladiator fights. Two gladiators fought each other, and people enjoyed these fights. It was a major sporting event in ancient Rome.
- The Colosseum is the world’s largest amphitheatre, with a place for more than 80,000 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 years old. The construction of the building started 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 80 AD 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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