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Rome Colosseum and Mamertine Prison Guided Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Mamertine Prison and the Colosseum with an English-speaking guide, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently.

About this tour

Step into the stories of Ancient Rome on a small-group Colosseum and Mamertine Prison guided tour. At the Carcer Tullianum, explore one of the city’s oldest archaeological sites and hear about its place in Roman history, including the tradition connecting it with Saints Peter and Paul. Then head to the Colosseum, where your English-speaking guide brings the world of gladiators, emperors, and Roman games into focus.

Learn how the amphitheater’s remarkable engineering shaped spectacles watched by thousands, and uncover the history behind its enduring place in the city. Your ticket also gives you entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which you can explore without a guide. The small-group format offers a more personal way to take in these landmarks and their layered past.

Meet near the Colosseo metro station and arrive 30 minutes before the start time with valid identification. Choose this Rome Colosseum and Mamertine Prison guided tour for a vivid introduction to the people, power, and history of Ancient Rome.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient chambers of Mamertine Prison
  • Hear stories of emperors, gladiators, and prisoners
  • Admire the Colosseum and learn about Roman games and engineering
  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently

What's included

Included

  • Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill without a guide
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket
  • Small-group guided tour
  • Mamertine Prison (Carcer Tullianum) entrance ticket
  • Historical stories and insights about gladiators, emperors, prisoners, and Ancient Rome

Not included

  • Access to restricted Colosseum areas, including the Underground and Arena Floor

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Important information

  • Bring mandatory identification; entry cannot be guaranteed without it
  • Provide the exact first and last names of all participants when booking; name changes are not permitted, and incorrect details may result in denied entry without a refund
  • Arrive 30 minutes before the start time; late arrivals will be refused entry and forfeit the tour cost
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Meeting point: From the upper exit of Colosseo metro station, turn right onto Via del Colosseo and continue along Via del Cardello to number 31

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