Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour
Adults 18+: 54,90 €
Child 4-17: 34,90 €
Infant 0-3: 4,00 €
English
Italian
French
Portoguese
German
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
2 Hours
Everyday – except the first sunday of each month
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Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour
Explore the Colosseum thanks to the first animated and interactive 3D reconstruction. With an Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour, get to know the most important and ancient monument in the world in a new way. That is to say, a visit to the Colosseum suitable for all age groups.
Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour
Meet our staff at the designated location and join the group. Your companion will be happy to give you all the information you need to use the headset in the best way.
With our animated 3D reconstruction complemented by professional multilingual music and audio, exploring the Colosseum has never been easier and more exciting! All the contents within the reconstruction that you will observe, were handled by the well-known Prof. Filippo Coarelli and by the Digilab Archeo & Arte3D department of the La Sapienza University of Rome.
By participating in a Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour, first of all, you will virtually walk in the ancient square of the Colosseum. Secondly, you will admire the fountain of the gladiators; the Arch of Constantine; the Colossus of Nero; inside of the Arena floor Colosseum with the Velarium, which closes to start the show; you will take on the role of the emperor to decide the fate of the wounded gladiator. “Death” or “Grace? Finally, you will virtually walk through the corridors of the underground.
After the experience in Virtual Reality, our staff will accompany you to the entrance of the monument. After the security checks, wait for your guide to arrange a meeting point and a set time with you and the group. You will have about an hour to visit the Colosseum and to meet the staff again and head together, if you are not tired enough, to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. In front of you a real open-air museum. All while guaranteeing, with an added value, an extra accompaniment to assist each of you up to the entrance.
Once you enter, your guide will show you the path inside the other two archaeological sites. Continue the visit independently with the same Colosseum Ticket Skip-the-Line.
Site Visited
- Colosseum (self-guided)
- Roman Forum (self-guided)
- Palatine Hill (self-guided)
Included
- Colosseum Ticket Skip the Line
- VR assistant in Italian and English
- VR headsets
- RC insurance
- Integrated audio guide (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Eye mask cover for VR headset
- Hand sanitizing gel
Not included
- Guided tour
- Tour guide
- Access to the Colosseum underground
- Access to the Arena floor Colosseum and Third Order
- Souvenir
- Drinks
- Transport to/from the hotel
Important things to know
- It is necessary to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour start time. Customers who arrive late at the meeting point can NO longer join the tour, therefore they are not entitled to any kind of right or refund.
- Please show the voucher to the staff (also in electronic format)
- Attention: due to the mandatory security checks of the metal detector at the Colosseum, this could result in a slight delay at the entrance even for “skip the line” ticket holders
- Tour not available on January 1st, May 1st, December 25th.
- Ancient & Recent is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum due to strikes, union assemblies, bad weather, etc.
- Online bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance, last minute bookings are accepted by phone or email.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and bring a valid identity card
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Large suitcases or bags are not allowed inside the attractions
- For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone +39 3313586107
- In case of rain, all our tours run regularly.
Meet us here
The meeting point established is at the ARCH OF CONSTANTINE, located on the Colosseum square, where you can meet our staff with a black flag with a golden Ancient & Recent logo.
Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186, Rome.

Meeting Point
Need to cancel your trip?
If you cancel your reservation you will be charged a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellation between 6 and 4 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure time, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. If you cancel within 3 calendar days (72 hours) of the scheduled departure time, you will becharged a 100% cancellation fee. Refund will only be issued if the tour was booked and paid for directly with Ancient&Recent within a week from the cancellation. The payment will not be refunded for any other reason (i.e. weather, change of travel plans, illness, missed train..).
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Leo Harrison –
A Journey Through Time – Absolutely Unmissable!
This Virtual Reality tour of the Colosseum by Ancient & Recent was, without a doubt, one of the most memorable and enriching experiences I’ve ever had while traveling.
From the very beginning, the staff was warm, professional, and incredibly well-organized. They greeted us right outside the Colosseum, handed us the VR headsets, and explained how the tour would unfold. The equipment was high-quality, easy to use, and sanitized properly — which instantly made me feel comfortable and excited.
Now, the VR part… wow. I can’t emphasize enough how mind-blowing it was. You’re not just looking at a video — you are inside ancient Rome. Through the headset, I saw the Colosseum completely reconstructed, alive with roaring crowds, gladiators in the arena, and the majestic architecture in its prime. It was like teleporting 2,000 years back in time. The virtual scenes were detailed and beautifully designed, with a voiceover explaining what I was seeing, helping me understand the scale and grandeur of what the Colosseum once was.
What made it even more impressive was how the virtual reality was combined with a real, physical guided tour. After the VR segment, our guide took us into the actual Colosseum and pointed out areas we had just seen in their original form in the VR. This blend of technology and live storytelling gave me a much deeper appreciation of the history. I wasn’t just seeing ruins — I now had context, emotion, and understanding.
The tour didn’t stop at the Colosseum either. We continued with a walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the guide continued to share insights and stories that made everything come alive. There was no rush, plenty of time for questions, and it felt both informative and intimate.
This tour is perfect for everyone — whether you’re a history buff, a tech lover, or just a curious traveler looking for a unique way to explore Rome. It’s especially great if you want more than just looking at stones and ruins. The VR experience fills in the gaps of time and lets you truly imagine what once stood there.
Ancient & Recent has done a phenomenal job combining technology and historical knowledge to create something truly unforgettable. If you’re visiting Rome, do not miss this. It will change the way you experience the ancient world.
Noah Bennett –
A Fantastic Experience with Ancient and Recent!
Super cool experience! The VR made the Colosseum feel alive. A must-do if you’re in Rome!
Luca Anderson –
Emotional & Personal
I got chills seeing the Colosseum as it once was. The VR tour made me feel like I had stepped back in time. I’ve been on many tours, but this one truly touched me. Thank you Ancient & Recent for this unforgettable moment.
Theo Sullivan –
Unvergessliches Kolosseum-Erlebnis mit Ancient and Recent
I got chills seeing the Colosseum as it once was. The VR tour made me feel like I had stepped back in time. I’ve been on many tours, but this one truly touched me. Thank you Ancient & Recent for this unforgettable moment.
Elias Carter –
something different
We booked this for something different and were amazed! The VR is super realistic and added so much context to the visit. The team from Ancient & Recent was lovely and very professional. Perfect for couples or solo travelers too.