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Self Guided Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour

(604 customer reviews)


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

Select participants and date

Adult (Age 18+)
Child (Age 4-17)
Infant (Age 0-3)

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.

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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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Reviews (604)

  1. English

    Finn Morgan

    If you’re planning to visit the Colosseum, do yourself a favor and book this Virtual Reality tour with Ancient & Recent. I had high expectations going in, but this experience completely exceeded them. It was one of the most fascinating and enjoyable activities I did during my entire trip to Italy.

    What makes this tour different from the rest is how immersive and educational it is — without ever feeling boring or overly technical. When we arrived at the meeting point, the staff welcomed us with genuine enthusiasm and explained everything clearly. The organization was top-notch, and we felt well taken care of from the start.

    Once the VR headset went on, I was blown away. You’re suddenly no longer in modern-day Rome — you’re standing in the heart of Ancient Rome, watching the Colosseum in its full glory. The 3D scenes were vivid and beautifully rendered, complete with animated crowds, gladiators, and even Roman architecture around the arena. The audio guide was synced perfectly with the visuals, offering clear, engaging explanations that helped us truly understand what life was like back then. It wasn’t just a wow-effect — it was meaningful, educational, and captivating.

    After the VR experience, we went inside the real Colosseum, and that’s when things got even better. Because I had just seen the monument as it originally looked, I was able to appreciate every column, arch, and underground passage so much more. I found myself saying “Wow, this is exactly where that happened in the VR!” more than once.

    Our guide was fantastic — passionate, funny, and deeply knowledgeable. She answered every question, gave us plenty of time to take photos, and really brought the stories of the gladiators, emperors, and spectators to life. The whole experience felt very personal, not rushed or commercial like other group tours I’ve taken.

    The tour also included the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which were equally impressive. And again, thanks to the VR, I could visualize what used to stand in those spaces, which made it so much more meaningful.

    I cannot recommend this tour enough. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, this is the kind of experience that will stay with you forever. Ancient & Recent has created something truly special — not just a tour, but a journey back in time. The perfect combination of cutting-edge technology and expert storytelling. Absolutely 10/10.

  2. English

    Milo Jameson

    First time in Rome

    First time in Rome and this was the best way to start. The VR gave me a much deeper appreciation for the Colosseum and Roman history. Super immersive and well organized. Don’t miss it!

  3. English

    Aiden Brooks

    This Virtual Reality

    This Virtual Reality tour was one of the most unique and engaging experiences I’ve had while traveling. Seeing the Colosseum fully reconstructed through the VR headset was absolutely amazing — it felt like I was actually standing in the middle of ancient Rome, surrounded by crowds and gladiators.

    The technology worked perfectly, and the audio narration during the VR portion was informative and easy to follow. What I really appreciated was how the virtual experience connected directly to the real Colosseum visit. After seeing it as it once was, walking through the ruins made so much more sense and felt far more impactful.

    Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Roman history. She took the time to explain everything, answer questions, and make the tour feel personal and memorable. The visit also included the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which were equally fascinating.

    If you want more than just walking around ruins with a map, this tour is the perfect way to bring history to life. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Rome!

  4. English

    Kai Thompson

    Time Travel Made Real – A Must-See in Rome!

    I didn’t expect to be this impressed, but the Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour by Ancient & Recent was absolutely incredible. The VR part at the beginning was like stepping into a time machine — suddenly the ruins made sense, and I could actually see what everything looked like 2,000 years ago. The arena, the people, the atmosphere… it felt so real.

  5. English

    Ella Monroe

    The arena, the people, the atmosphere

    I didn’t expect to be this impressed, but the Colosseum Virtual Reality Tour by Ancient & Recent was absolutely incredible. The VR part at the beginning was like stepping into a time machine — suddenly the ruins made sense, and I could actually see what everything looked like 2,000 years ago. The arena, the people, the atmosphere… it felt so real.

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