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A History of the Colosseum

Never before have the old and the new fit together so well in one city. Promise us you won’t leave Rome without a visit to the Colosseum! As you get closer to it, you will be stunned by its sheer size and the power it radiates. Step inside and take a trip through history.

  • When Was It Built?

    1. When Was It Built?

    The Colosseum was commissioned by the emperors Vespasian and Titus, and was finished in 80 AD. Its completion was commemorated by 100 days of ceremony and games.

  • Gladiators and Games

    2. Gladiators and Games

    The Colosseum was designed for sports, such as as fights between gladiators and wild beasts. Its semi-circular structure housed 50,000 spectators.

  • Fun Facts

    3. Fun Facts

    The largest amphitheater in the world, the last gladiator fights were held there in 435 AD. Admission was free for all, and mock naval battles took place upon entry.

  • How It Survived

    4. How It Survived

    Unlike earlier Roman amphitheaters, the materials used were built to last: concrete for the foundations, travertine for the piers, tufa infill and brick-faced concrete.

  • Behind the Scenes

    5. Behind the Scenes

    Although earthquakes have caused some damage, most of the Colosseum still stands. The tour inside this archeological marvel, where you can retrace the steps of the gladiators, is a must-do.

Planning Your Visit

  • Admission

    You can pre-book a standard ticket online that covers all three monuments in the area: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Opening hours are from 8:30 AM until one hour before sunset.

  • Tours

    If you want to do more than just walk in and grab a few shots with your camera, we recommend a small group tour. We’ve done it and it’s well worth it. An expert will teach you about ancient Roman history, architecture, sport and little known facts that make the Colosseum come alive as you walk through it. You can also combine it with the guided tour of the Forum or Palatine Hill.

  • Getting There

    Colosseo station is located on Rome's blue metro line, two stops from Termini. You cannot miss the Colosseum as you exit the station.

Good to know

  • When should I visit?
    Open daily, 8:30 AM-7:00 PM
    Holiday hours may vary
  • Is it expensive?
    A simple entry ticket is €12.
  • Will I need a guide?
    It's highly recommended!
  • How to get there
    Colosseo metro station - the Colosseum itself is located directly outside the exit.
  • Additional information

    • Get there early in the morning to avoid the crowds!

    • Make sure you wear sunscreen, as the Colosseum is open-air.

What people are saying about Colosseum

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4.4 / 5

based on 85,896 reviews

we've visited the site together with our 12 years old son and we were absolutely impressed by the amount of details and interested information we've got from the guides. Our son was captivated by the interesting stories told by our guides. They were very knowledgeable and well prepared to deliver not only historical accurate information but stories about the ancient world, their habits and living style. We really enjoyed out tour.

Rome: Colosseum Underground Tour with Arena and Roman Forum Reviewed by Elena, 1/14/2021

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Amazing experience and fantastic tour company. The tour was absolutely amazing and the tour guide was so great, really informative but also a lot of fun. The company was great at ensuring that everyone was safe and socially distanced whilst still having fun. Everything was contactless and we felt very secure. I would highly recommend this tour.

Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Priority Access Reviewed by Anonymous, 2/27/2021

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We had a very nice and interesting tour of the Colosseum and the Forum. Ludwig was very knowledgable and shared really fun and interesting information. The whole Roman empire came to life! We would surely be delighted to book him again when we come back to Rome.

Rome: Guided Tour in Dutch of Ancient Rome Reviewed by Mayleen, 10/30/2020

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This was such an amazing tour and what a fantastic time to go while it was so quiet! We were so happy with our tour guide Lumi, she was so knowledgable and funny - she really made the tour special! I learnt a lot from the tour and would definitely recommend!

Colosseum and Roman Forum Guided Tour with Priority Access Reviewed by Rachael, 10/29/2020

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We had a wonderful tour with Lumi! who went out of her way to make the tour both interesting and fun, we learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to have a lovely memory. First class all round!

Colosseum and Roman Forum Guided Tour with Priority Access Reviewed by Jason, 10/31/2020

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