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title: "Colosseum walking tour : Exterior visit + Colosseum ticket option"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 20
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 100
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 46 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-walking-tour-exterior-visit-colosseum-ticket-option/
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# Colosseum walking tour : Exterior visit + Colosseum ticket option

**Guidekin's take:** An exterior walk around the Colosseum square and the Arch of Constantine with a guide and headsets, for people who want the story without the security queue, rated 4.98 across 45 reviews. It costs €20 per person, with a ticket option if you decide to go in afterwards. Fully wheelchair accessible.

In our comparison: #46 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the Colosseum from the outside on a fast, engaging 45-minute guided walking tour designed for everyone. Although the experience takes place entirely outside the monument and does not include entry, your guide will make you fall in love with the Colosseum and bring the history of Ancient Rome to life.

During the tour, you’ll discover the Colosseum Square, the Arch of Constantine, and the fascinating stories of gladiators, emperors, battles, and Roman life. Your guide will share clear explanations, interesting anecdotes, and essential historical facts in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way.

This tour is perfect for those who want to learn, travelers with limited time, families, first-time visitors, or anyone who prefers not to spend a long time inside the monument. At the end, if you don’t have a ticket and wish to visit the Colosseum, your guide can show you how to purchase the official €18 ticket directly at the official desk.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet at the exit of metro b…
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- 4 start times: between 08:00 and 14:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €18: ages 5 to 17

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €20 per person
- Duration: 1h 40m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Walk In Rome Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.98 from 45 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45.

- 5 stars: 44 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging history, a relaxed walk and practical ticket advice; no complaint recurs in the supplied reviews

**Praised:**
- Detailed explanations of ancient Roman history
- Friendly guides who use humour to keep the walk engaging
- Guides make time for questions from the group
- A relaxed walking pace around the ancient sites
- Practical advice on buying Colosseum tickets when online options are unavailable

**Complaints:**
- No complaint recurs across the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-03-25 to 2026-09-09); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Audio Headsets
- Guided Tour
- Local Recommendations

## Not included

- ticket to access the "archaeological park of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill"
- Any entrance fees to other attractions or museums not specified in the tour are not covered.
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Colonna Traiana** (20m) - The tour begins at Trajan’s Column, where we will admire from the outside the impressive monuments of Emperor Trajan, including Trajan’s Market, before walking along Via dei Fori Imperiali.
2. **Roman Forum** (20m) - The second stop is overlooking the Roman Forum, where you’ll enjoy a stunning view of ancient Rome from above. This was the heart of daily life in the Roman Empire, filled with public buildings, basilicas, and homes.
3. **Rione Monti** (30m) - The third stop is the Monti district, one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods, still lived in by locals. Here, you’ll experience the true atmosphere of old Rome.
4. **Colosseum** (30m) - The final and most anticipated stop is the Colosseum. After discovering the history of this iconic monument, your guide will provide instructions on how to purchase tickets for the Colosseum and the Roman Forum archaeological area. Tickets must be purchased independently by...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We will meet at the exit of metro b Colosseo (ground level), next to the green kiosk there will be a member of our staff waiting for you with a sign "walk in rome Tours"
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJe9JHwrZhLxMRg8n__8hn8MI

Ends: The tour ends at the Colosseum; tickets (€18) can be purchased after the tour, but availability is limited due to daily capacity restrictions.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #46 of 132** | €20 | 1h 40m | 4.98 (45) | shared |
| [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared |
| [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared |
| [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared |

Ranked #46 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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