Colosseum

Highlights

Gladiator Arena Stand above the arena floor where games were staged.

Underground levels

See the tunnels, cages, and lift systems beneath the arena.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Part of the Ancient Rome UNESCO complex.

Pro tips

Book timed entry and arrive early

Security lines build fast; aim to arrive 15–20 minutes before your slot.

Arena/underground require specific access

Choose a ticket option that explicitly includes Arena Floor or Underground areas.

Plan your visit

Getting there

Metro B: Colosseo
Bus: 75, 81, 673

Entrances

Main gates at Piazza del Colosseo (security screening required)

Timings

Open daily; last entry is typically 1 hour before closing (seasonal schedule)

Amenities

Restrooms
Bookshop
Audio guides

Accessibility

Partial wheelchair access via elevators; ask staff for assistance

Restricted items

No large backpacks
No glass bottles
No tripods

External resources

Colosseum timed entry tips

Arrival timing, security checks, and ticket types

Photos

TripAdvisor

Colosseum

Rating 4.6 · 151150 reviews

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Rome Italy

The ancient Flavian Amphitheater was built by the Flavian emperors in 70 C.E. as a gift to the Roman people. As the largest Roman theater ever built, it was designed to house over 50,000 people, and had played host to gladiator games, plays and even public executions. Purchase skip-the-line tickets online to avoid long lines at the door, or join guided tour…

{ Gita fuori porta } • Avevo una pulce nell’orecchio “Roma il giorno di Natale si svuota”. E nonostante i pensieri, nonostante il lavoro, nonostante la vita continuava a rimanere lì, non se ne voleva proprio andare. Così ho ceduto e sono partita per Roma •

Avendo solo 12 ore a disposizione posso dire di averle appena stretto la mano, ma poco importa.. a me sono bastate per rimettere in sesto l’umore

The Flavian Amphitheatre, more commonly known as the Colosseum, stands in the archaeological heart of Rome and welcomes large numbers of visitors daily, attracted by the fascination of its history and its complex architecture.

More on TripAdvisor

Must see

★★★★★

We toured the colosseum with general admission tickets and preferred that option. We really enjoyed seeing it from the inside and outside and just being able to take it all in without a tour group or guide. The tickets are very reasonable just to enter. We would recommend going if you are in the area!

F9592KOvivianr

Try for the underground

★★★★★

Underground is worth doing if you can get a ticket. I got mine by waking up at 1:30am central time to try to get tickets as they dropped 30 days before (failed until 3:30am). I wish there was a better way but that's what you have to do. The ticket line for same day tickets is massive. If you have to stand in line, bring an umbrella for the sun as there is no shade.

There is a special place to enter that's marked outside the colloseum. When inside it's really easy to find the meeting spot. Fascinating tour. Also it brings you to a private area near the arena with no people except your group so you can see some really interesting things up close. There are tons of people at the colloseum so having a quiet tour to yourself is great. The tour concludes in the arena and you then have as long as you want to walk to the 2nd floor or stay in the arena.

mikex2017

AMAZING

★★★★★

Amazing experience! Worth the money! Legendary tour guide Dennis!

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