Colosseum Skip-the-line Self-Guided with Virtual Reality (Official Product)

Rome, Italy

Colosseum Skip the line Self Guided with 3D Virtual Reality

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the line for a self-guided tour of the Colosseum, one of Ancient Rome’s most popular landmarks. Learn about the Colosseum through a multisensory 3D virtual reality experience and hear stories of gladiator battles. After the virtual reality introduction, explore the famous amphitheater at your own pace. The same ticket offers access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Explore the Colosseum at your own pace with a self-guided tour
Discover the landmark’s history with a virtual reality experience
Skip the line for quick access into the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with the same ticket

What's Included

English-speaking Assistant for the VR headset
Oculus VR headset (virtual reality experience of the Colosseum)
Audio-guide integrated in the reconstruction (English, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, French)
Ticket skip the line to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum (18 euro ticket cost included)
All Fees and Taxes
Paper ticket & fee

Live guide/Guided tour
Access to the Underground and the Third Order
Food and beverages
Pick-up/Drop-off service
Luggage storage

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arch of Constantine
Via di S. Gregorio, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet by the Arch of Constantine, side of the Colosseum. In order to be easily recognizable, our staff will hold a big black flago saying "Ancient and Recent - Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour - Meeting Point" on it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Arch of Constantine, Via di S. Gregorio, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
MEETING POINT: Arch of Costantine, side of the Colosseum. You will meet our staff that will hold a big black flag saying "Ancient and Recent - Virtual Reality Tour - Meeting point" on it.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Following the new directives of the Colosseum, the ticket to the Colosseum is nominative and therefore it is mandatory to have the FULL NAME OF ALL PARTICIPANTS
The virtual reality experience has a specific departure time: if you arrive late for the meeting point, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per no-show rules, you will not be entitled to a refund.
For security reasons is not possible to bring inside the Colosseum any kind of 3D device: the virtual reality experience takes place outside from the monument and before entering.
The Colosseum requires mandatory entry procedures (show children/under 18 to the staff, voucher exchange) and mandatory security check that must be carried out even by the skip-the-line ticket holders. This could require to wait a little more before entering the monument, as this part cannot be skipped.

The Colosseum’s capacity regulations (no more than 3000 people inside at the same time) may delay the tour departure. This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays, weekends and during high season. So, even the skip-the-line queue may be not as fast as usual.
Children/under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must carry passports or a valid identity document, because the Colosseum staff may ask to check them at the entrance.
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own bottle of water (no glass bottles/no alcohol).
The local operator is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum due to strikes, events, bad weather, etc.
It is strictly forbidden to enter the Colosseum and Palatine Hill/Roman Forum with backpacks, handbags and luggage. Please be aware that there is no luggage storage and that we cannot keep your stuff.
It is strictly forbidden to enter the Colosseum with knives and any kind of cutting object. Pay attention not to bring with you this kind of stuff.
The tour operates regardless of the weather conditions.
You are required to show up at the meeting point 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the arranged time of departure.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

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Great for tweens and adults!

Alena_S, Aug 2023

Really helped to visualize what the colosseum was like at its height. Adults and kids really enjoyed it. Really nice to skip the lines as well!

VR & Skip the line-Disappointing

Mary_L, Jul 2023

Purchased these tickets for the VR experience and ability to skip the line. The VR explanation sounded very intriguing and exciting to be able to see a recreation of the colosseum dating back to its beginning. We had 10 in our group. My family bought 4 tickets. The day before our tour. Another family of 2 received an email, that said the VR experience is cancelled due to technology problems and your new time to arrive is 45 minutes later. The rest of us did NOT receive an email. We went at the 9AM scheduled time but no one with a black Viator flag was at the meeting spot. We looked on our app and there was a message about the cancelled VR. Since we now had 45 min. to blow off our steam and grab coffee, we left. At 9:20 we get a call that says you are late and where are you!? Another person received communication on the app, '"have you found us?" We hurried back to the meeting spot and no one was there. We waited until 9:50AM and the lady with the black flag arrived. We explained our irritation with the process, lack of communication, and missing out on VR. She couldn't help us and said call the office. We called later that day and they said we would get a partial refund. Our tickets were originally, $192 for 4 tickets. We got an email that we will get a refund of $92. Have not seen that come through yet and it has been 5 business days. Needless to say, we did get in and skip the line quickly, but I could have paid 19 euros to skip the line on a competitors site and skipped all this hassle!

Don’t waste your money

Angela_T, Jun 2022

We showed up 15 minutes early and we’re unable to find the group. We tried to call and message them but they had left without us. We then had to purchase tickets again and then the tour operator got back to us after we had already bought new tickets. When we requested a refund they refused using the excuse that we were late. 0/10 recommend don’t waste your money on this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Angela, we are very sorry to read your negative review when you are completely aware that you reached the meeting point exactly 26 minutes later. We have your messages and our answers to them.. We explained you very clearly that the Colosseum does not accept any delay, and also in respect for all the other participants showed on time, we had to start our scheduled activity. We are a very serious company, always on time and always available to help (read the reviews) but when the delays of our customers overcome the rules of the Colosseum and jeopardizes the entrance to the Colosseum of an entire group due to the fault of one late customer, we are sorry, but we cannot allow it. We deeply recommend you to be punctual in the future and to always respect the other tourists and the rules of the companies when you travel.Regards, Staff

Very exciting experience! I...

Mihaela G, Jan 2018

Very exciting experience! I reccomend it! Cristina explained to me thoroughly all I needed to know, and I liked viewing the Colosseum as it used to be in the Roman Empire. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would do it again at anytime. Congratulations!

This tour was amazing... Something...

Porojan G, Jan 2018

This tour was amazing... Something new mixed with something old.. Such a wonderful technology, I highly recommend it.. And, also, Cristina was so helpful and very informative...

Diese tour war wirklich...

Helmut_E, Oct 2022

Diese tour war wirklich sehr gut! Wir hatten die tour für uns alleine (4 Personen). Mit der VR Brille konnte man einen sehr guten Eindruck vom Colosseum von vor 2000 Jahren bekommen. Empfehlung

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