Colosseum vs Pantheon: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Pantheon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 89 against 88 for Colosseum, and it has 1,315 ranked ways to see it versus 1,671. With a full day in Rome, pair them: plan Pantheon in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

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Colosseum compared with Pantheon in Rome
ColosseumPantheon
Ranked experiences1,6711,315
Top Outty Ranking9091
Average ranking (top 10)8889
Cheapest experience$26€5
Average time needed2.8h2.7h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Colosseum

  1. 1. Rome Golf Cart Tour Half-Day Private or Small Group Sightseeing

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $132 · 3h

  2. 2. Explore Rome on a Golf Cart: Private Tour

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $34 · 3h

  3. 3. Rome Tour on Quality E-bikes, Small Groups and Local Guide!

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $56 · 3h

  4. 4. Rome Highlights by E-Bicycle Small group

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $51 · 2.5h

  5. 5. Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $158 · 3h

All 1,671 Colosseum experiences

Best ways to see Pantheon

  1. 1. Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $132 · 3h

  2. 2. Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $28 · 2h

  3. 3. Pantheon Guided Tour with Reserved Entry Tickets

    Outty Ranking 90 · from €5 · 0.8h

  4. 4. Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $169 · 3h

  5. 5. Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $188 · 3h

All 1,315 Pantheon experiences

Frequently asked questions

Colosseum or Pantheon: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Pantheon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 89 against 88 for Colosseum, and it has 1,315 ranked ways to see it versus 1,671. With a full day in Rome, pair them: plan Pantheon in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Colosseum or Pantheon?

Ranked experiences at Colosseum start from $26 and at Pantheon from €5 per person.

How long do you need at Colosseum and Pantheon?

Experiences at Colosseum run 2.8 hours on average and at Pantheon 2.7 hours, so both fit in one day in Rome with a break in between.

Can you do Colosseum and Pantheon on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Colosseum options and 100% of Pantheon options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Colosseum: Rome Golf Cart Tour Half-Day Private or Small Group Sightseeing (Outty Ranking 90, from $132). For Pantheon: Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option (Outty Ranking 91, from $132).