Entry to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill with a 48-hour app audio guide in twelve languages.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time
- DurationFlexible — 48-hour app access lets you explore at your own pace, typically 1.5 to 3 hours depending on how much ground you cover
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
The Colosseum & Official Audio Guide ticket costs €20 per person and covers entry to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, paired with 48-hour access to a video and audio guide app available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. A paper map with 3D reconstructions and an on-site host at the meeting point are included, and an arena-floor upgrade is available as an option. It sits close to the official €18 Standard ticket in price, with the app tour as the main thing it adds.
Book Colosseum TicketsKey facts
audio-guide- Duration
- Flexible — 48-hour app access lets you explore at your own pace, typically 1.5 to 3 hours depending on how much ground you cover
- Meeting point
- Meeting point near the Colosseum, with an on-site host to check you in
- Price
- €20 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time
Included
- ✓ Colosseum entry ticket (ticket value €18)
- ✓ Presale fee (€2.44)
- ✓ Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- ✓ Video guide app for your own device (bring your own earphones)
- ✓ Video and audio narration in 12 languages
- ✓ Paper map with 3D reconstructions
- ✓ On-site host at the meeting point
- ✓ Online assistance via WhatsApp
- ✓ Virtual reality tour, if selected
- ✓ Arena floor access, if selected
Not included
- ✗ Underground (hypogeum) and third-order levels
- ✗ Live guide
- ✗ Earphones
Meeting point
Piazza del Colosseo, Rome
Nearest transit: Metro Line B to Colosseo
What the ticket includes
The ticket covers the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, with a video and audio guide app you download to your own phone and use for 48 hours, plus a paper map with 3D reconstructions of the ancient structures. An on-site host meets you at the start, and WhatsApp support is available if you need help during the visit. The app also narrates the Circus Maximus, which the ticket itself doesn't admit you to.
Price versus the official Standard ticket
At €20, this costs €2 more than the official Standard ticket (€18), which is close to the platform's own presale fee. The app tour, paper map and host are what the difference buys; an arena-floor upgrade and a virtual-reality option are both available if you want to go further.
Getting in: meeting point and the app
You meet an on-site host near the Colosseum, at Piazza del Colosseo, reachable by Metro Line B to Colosseo. Bring your own earphones, since the app is self-guided audio and video rather than a live commentary. The 48-hour access window means you can spread the Forum and Palatine Hill visit across two days if you want.
Who this suits
Book this if you want a self-paced visit with narrated context in your own language and don't need a live guide. Choose the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour instead if you'd rather have a person answering questions in real time, or add the arena option here if the underground and arena floor matter to you — though the full hypogeum experience is the separate Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour.
| Ticket | Price | Areas | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| This ticket (partner) | €20 | Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill | No, self-guided app |
| Official Standard | €18 | Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill | No |
| Official Full Experience (Arena) | €24 | Adds arena floor | No |
Who should not book this
- Visitors who want a live guide rather than an app
- Anyone who wants underground/hypogeum access included by default
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Check prices & dates
Book your tickets in advance: popular time slots sell out.
How to book
Choose a date, add the arena or virtual-reality option if you want either, and pay by card. Meet your host at Piazza del Colosseo. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own headphones?
Yes — the listing excludes earphones, so bring your own to use the audio guide app.
Does this include the underground?
No — the underground (hypogeum) and third-order levels are excluded; the arena floor is available only as an optional add-on, and the full underground experience is a separate guided tour.
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