Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

2 hours Rome, Italy English

Overview

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an expert guide on a skip-the-line semi-private tour. Discover gladiator history, ancient ruins, and panoramic views while enjoying a more personal and immersive Ancient Rome experience beyond standard entry tickets.

What you’ll do

Dive into the ancient history of the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, one of the greatest architectural achievements of Ancient Rome. Explore the first and second levels with your guide while learning about gladiatorial contests, Roman engineering, and the emperors who built this iconic monument. Situated just east of the Roman Forum, the Colosseum remains a symbol of Rome’s imperial past.

Continue into the political and social center of ancient Rome. Walk through the ruins of temples, basilicas, and government buildings as your guide brings the Roman Empire to life.

Finish your tour on Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s seven hills and legendary birthplace of the city. Explore imperial palace ruins while enjoying panoramic views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.

What’s included

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Entry to the Colosseum
Entry to Roman Forum
Entry to Palatine Hill
Professional licensed English-speaking guide

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and beverages

Meeting point

Colosseum

1 P.za del Colosseo, 00184, RM Roma

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Good to know

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Sharp objects, including knives, are strictly prohibited inside the Colosseum. Please do not bring any sharp weapons or restricted items with you on the tour.
We kindly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes to ensure a pleasant experience throughout the tour, as it involves a fair amount of walking.
All guests must provide the full name of each participant at the time of booking and bring a valid ID card (passport or national ID) on the day of the tour.

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What you’ll do

Continue into the political and social center of ancient Rome. Walk through the ruins of temples, basilicas, and government buildings as your guide brings the Roman Empire to life.

Good to know

Not wheelchair accessible

Not stroller accessible

Not suitable for pets

Infants must not sit on laps

Infant seats unavailable

Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Sharp objects, including knives, are strictly prohibited inside the Colosseum. Please do not bring any sharp weapons or restricted items with you on the tour.

We kindly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes to ensure a pleasant experience throughout the tour, as it involves a fair amount of walking.

All guests must provide the full name of each participant at the time of booking and bring a valid ID card (passport or national ID) on the day of the tour.