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Get Up to Speed on the Colosseum

No trip to Rome is worth it unless you step inside the Colosseum. But you might have a lot of questions about how to visit, what to see, and is it really worth it to go inside. Read through the articles below and you’ll know just about everything you need to know in order to plan your visit the 2,000-year-old stadium.

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While we want to provide as much information as possible to improve your visit, the absolute best way to see the Colosseum is with a tour guide. We offer some of the best, if not the best, small group Colosseum tours in Rome based on our excellent reviews.

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Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

This is our most popular Colosseum tour due to the incredible access to non-public areas like the underground chambers. All admissions are included and it is lead by an English speaking licensed guided and Colosseum expert.

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Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour Through the Gladiator’s Gate

Enter the Colosseum through the back door and walk out onto the reconstructed arena floor where the Gladiators fought. Next, you’ll explore the rest of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a licensed English-speaking guide. All admissions are included.

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Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

This is one of our most popular and comprehensive tours of Rome. You’ll visit the Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and more with a licensed guide in English. All admissions and transportation is included.

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Our team is full of tour guides, archeologist, and even authors that have compiled some of the best articles on the internet. We provide coverage on every aspect of the building’s existence and uses. Hopefully, they compel you to visit the Colosseum with us!

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