Top 3 Rome Colosseum Tours

There are very few places in the world more Iconic than the Colosseum in Rome. Started in 73 AD under the rule of emperor Vespian and finished in 79 AD, the 80,000 seater amphitheater immediately became the largest man-made building in the world. 

First things first, we now know Rome wasn’t built in a day; it was actually built in about 6 years. We think that’s pretty good going seeing as the only other thing in Italy as big as the Colosseum is the San Siro Football Stadium, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan football clubs, which also seats 80,000 people BUT, was built nearly 2,000 years later than this ancient Roman masterpiece.  

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For something that celebrates its one-thousand-nine-hundred-and-thirty-ninth birthday this year, the Colosseum still looks pretty damn spectacular. So spectacular in fact, that this Wonder of the World attracts around 6.5 million people a year! That’s a lot of hungry travellers visiting this pizza history … get it! 

Ok, we’ll quit with the puns and stick to our strengths; and that is letting you know which are the best Colosseum tours you can book in Rome. The first thing to mention is, there are a lot of Colosseum tours.  Free tours, paid tours, packaged tours, VIP tours ….. There’s simply too many to choose from, and while you can book pretty much all of them on Klook, we’re here to tell you the best 3 Colosseum tours for anyone visiting Rome for the first time! 

In no particular order, here’s our round-up: 

For the VIPs, families, and those looking for a little something extra! 

Walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors on this 2 hour 30-minute tour of Ancient Rome, with VIP entrance and skip the line access to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum! The guided tour will begin at Piazza Venezia where you will then visit the Roman Forum, Via Sacra (the sacred road), the Temple where Julius Caesar is buried, Palestine Hill, and finally the Colosseum. The guides are extremely friendly, and the tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish or Russian!

This is a great tour for VIPs, families, and those looking for a little something extra! With skip-the-line access to all sites, breathtaking views from Palestine hill, a detailed guide of the Colosseums extensive history, and it includes 3 hours of free bike rental after the tour has finished, so you can explore the rest of the city at your own pace! 

Prices start at £41 for an adult, £31.89 for children under the age of 17, and the tour includes complimentary headphones plus a 25-minute short film at the Colosseum.  

Marvel at the wonders of ancient Rome with tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on this tour.  Escape the agonising queues of tourists at the ticket office and skip the lines to enter Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum!

What’s great about this tour vs some of the others is the price point.  Booking with Klook gives you an exclusive discount on all tickets, making it the best-priced tour of Rome.  Adult tickets are £18.25, reduced EU citizens are £3.65, and child tickets are £1.65. 

 This tour is great for big groups of friends, families, or people traveling on a budget.  At almost a third of the price of some of the other Colosseum tours, this one still gives you skip the line access, audio guides, and special access to the arena floor.  

 For those wanting to enjoy the best things to do in Rome, but also looking to save a bit of money to enjoy some of the best things to eat in Rome, this is the tour for you.   

Veer away from the busy crowds and explore the ancient city of Rome like never seen before, on this moonlit tour of the city.  Enjoy learning about the dark history of Rome’s ancient ruins as you tour them in the eerie silence of the night. Along the tour, you’ll see iconic sights such as Piazza Venezia, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Capitoline Hill, and many more. Your tour will end at the Colosseum, and like many of the other tours featured on Klook you’ll get skip the line access, even if there is no line at the dead of night. Once inside you’ll walk the haunting hallways of the Colosseum, delve deep underground to the Gladiators’ chambers,  and watch the Colosseum come alive at night under the stars of the Mediterranean.  

This is a great tour for all night owls.  Whether you’re looking for a romantic tour to start or end the evening, or maybe you’re looking for a bit of a fright this Halloween, there are very few buildings as beautiful at night as the colosseum, so make sure to book this one if you want to experience the magic of Rome at night.  

Booking with Klook will save you a massive 20% off your moonlit Colosseum tour, with adult prices starting at £59.25, students at £52, children at £48, and infants from £21. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, skip the line access to all attractions, and headsets for groups of 6+.