Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Guided Tour Skip the Line
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Rome, Italy
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Official Guided Tour
Colosseum Group Tours with our local expert guides for an unforgettable experience.
Immerse Yourself in the History in this 2.5-hour tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome goes back in time. Bypass the queue at the Colosseum to avoid long waits. Explore the first and second tiers for great views.
Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert history come to life!!
For travelers who chose the Colosseum Arena Option:
Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum Tour
Meet your guide and enjoy special priority access that leads you directly to the Arena of the Colosseum. Visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Roman Empire, a truly unforgettable experience.
Or visit at your own pace by booking the option Self Audio-Guided tour of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum with Multilingual storytelling in English,/Chinese/German/French, Italian/Spanish.
What's Included
- IN THE VIP OPTION IS INCLUDED A SPECIAL INSURED TICKET REFUNDABLE UP TO 24 HRS THE STARTING TIME
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum for all options
- Entry Tickets Palatine and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours for all options
- • Multilingual storytelling in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
- Options Guided tour or Arena in English Duration 2,5 Hour + Headsets and radio system
- Option Self audio-guided tour: the duration may vary
- VIP OPTION: Audio Guide + insured tickets free cancellation up to 24 before the starting time.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Colosseum's underground
- Mobile Device
- Headphones with the option: Self audio-guided tour
- Tour Guide not included with the option: Self audio-guided tour
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
Via della Salara Vecchia
00186 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
Colosseum
Start your journey with a visit to Rome's symbolic monument with a tour that makes it easy and fun for all ages. Learn about the amphitheater’s history from an official tour guide with an art and archaeology background.Learn about the spectacular games and bloody battles that were held inside. Hear about the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum.Walk around the first tiers and see the arena to learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games. Your guide will keep you entertained with stories of sea-battles, the cages where lions were kept before the games started, the rooms in which gladiators were waiting before they reached the arena, the executions, and the excitement of the spectators attending the most spectacular, fantastic, and expensive games in human history.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
After the Colosseum, you will walk through Palatine Hill, where you will be able to explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC.Admire the first settlements of the city of Rome and the Hippodrome, an elliptical sunken garden from the Palace of Domitian. Here, enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a she-wolf who once they grew older, fought each other for power and control.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Roman Forum
You will finish this amazing experience with a visit to the Roman Forum, one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
Protecting you
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Not accessible for walker users
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: [email protected]
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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. We are not responsable if you provide us with wrong information.
- PLEASE NOTE: as for the Colosseum new management, it might take few minutes to grab tickets for kids (if any of them are in the group) so the activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
- No change on a booking can be accepted less than one week before the time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- The meeting point for the group guided tour is at Piazza San Clemente. Our Staff will wait for you at the entrance to the Basilica, holding a "Tour in the city" sign. MANDATORY meeting time 20 minutes prior to tour departure time
- In case of late arrival or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.
- The duration of the tour may vary according to the time taken to access the monument. The tour duration is always at least 2 hours and will always be at most 3 hours.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
Cancellation Policy
This tour 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.
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Activity code: C-20905P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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What's included in the price?
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Apr 2025
The following is included:
- IN THE VIP OPTION IS INCLUDED A SPECIAL INSURED TICKET REFUNDABLE UP TO 24 HRS THE STARTING TIME.
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum for all options.
- Entry Tickets Palatine and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours for all options.
- • Multilingual storytelling in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
- Options Guided tour or Arena in English Duration 2,5 Hour + Headsets and radio system.
- Option Self audio-guided tour: the duration may vary.
- VIP OPTION: Audio Guide + insured tickets free cancellation up to 24 before the starting time.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Colosseum's underground.
- Mobile Device.
- Headphones with the option: Self audio-guided tour.
- Tour Guide not included with the option: Self audio-guided tour.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Guided Tour Skip the Line is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Not accessible for walker users
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: [email protected]
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Guided Tour Skip the Line will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- IN THE VIP OPTION IS INCLUDED A SPECIAL INSURED TICKET REFUNDABLE UP TO 24 HRS THE STARTING TIME
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum for all options
- Entry Tickets Palatine and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours for all options
- • Multilingual storytelling in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
- Options Guided tour or Arena in English Duration 2,5 Hour + Headsets and radio system
- Option Self audio-guided tour: the duration may vary
- VIP OPTION: Audio Guide + insured tickets free cancellation up to 24 before the starting time.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Colosseum's underground
- Mobile Device
- Headphones with the option: Self audio-guided tour
- Tour Guide not included with the option: Self audio-guided tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Not accessible for walker users
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: [email protected]
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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. We are not responsable if you provide us with wrong information.
- PLEASE NOTE: as for the Colosseum new management, it might take few minutes to grab tickets for kids (if any of them are in the group) so the activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
- No change on a booking can be accepted less than one week before the time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- The meeting point for the group guided tour is at Piazza San Clemente. Our Staff will wait for you at the entrance to the Basilica, holding a "Tour in the city" sign. MANDATORY meeting time 20 minutes prior to tour departure time
- In case of late arrival or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.
- The duration of the tour may vary according to the time taken to access the monument. The tour duration is always at least 2 hours and will always be at most 3 hours.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
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