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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Priority Access Guide

1. Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Priority Access Guide

Start your tour right outside the monumental Colosseum where you will meet your guide. Here, your expert in Roman history will give you an introduction to the finest arena of the Roman Empire. Explore the magnificent Colosseum, which had 80 entrances and could accommodate around 65,000 spectators. Hear about the spectacular festivals the Romans held here, which could last up to 100 days. Enjoy time at your leisure after your visit to take some pictures, refresh yourself, and wander around. Then, begin the second part of your tour to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Explore the social, political, and religious center of the Roman Empire, where the different strata of Roman society would rub shoulders. Take in the incredible ruins at Palatine Hill on a guided tour of the grounds, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Colosseum. For the second part of your tour, you will have the opportunity to meet your second guide, who is passionate about Ancient Rome. Make the most out of your experience by having two of the highest-rated guides lead you through the areas of expertise they know best.

Rome: Skip-the-Line Tour to Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill

2. Rome: Skip-the-Line Tour to Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill

Skip the line with a guide on this highlights tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Enter the Colosseum through a dedicated group entrance. Follow in the footsteps of gladiators and see the monument from a 360° panoramic vantage point. Imagine what it was like to see 50,000 blood-thirsty spectators with help of your guide. Visit the Forum and walk around several important ancient Roman government buildings. Take a step into the past at the Forum Magnum, which was once a bustling marketplace. Learn more about the ancient Roman culture and picture how they lived. Go up Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. Experience the most ancient place in the city, situated 40 meters above the Roman Forum. Marvel at the view of the Circus Maximus.

Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome Fast Track Tour

3. Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome Fast Track Tour

Save precious time and skip the long lines to the Colosseum as you enter the world's most famous amphitheater. See a partially reconstructed section of the arena floor to imagine what the building looked like during the Roman Empire. Follow your guide on an exciting journey through the history of the monument, and get a close-up view of the senator seats as well as the trap door where wild animals were released for bloodthirsty entertainment. From the edge of the arena floor you can look down into the underground area to see the chamber that held these wild animals and the pathways taken by the gladiators. Enter through the gladiator's gate, stand on the arena floor, and see the Arch of Constantine. Learn how the building was brought to life. Hear about the battles that took place there over time. Relive the experience of the gladiators from an exclusive perspective. Then, go to the Roman Forum to discover the center of political and social life in Ancient Rome.

Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Ticket with Multimedia Video

4. Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Ticket with Multimedia Video

The time selected for your booking refers to the timing at the Touristation office, Piazza D'Ara Coeli 16. Embark on an educational adventure with a tour of the most important sites in Rome — ideal for introducing you to the history of the city. Get preliminary information from a short multimedia video, and then set off on foot to see the Forum, Palatine Hill first and the Colosseum at the end of your visit. Start your experience at the activity provider's office, where you'll pick up your tickets and enjoy a multimedia video about ancient Rome. With your ticket, discover the Archaeological Park: Roman Forum, Palatine Hill first, and the Colosseum. See the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar, and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace. Continue your visit with the Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome, and the settlement of the most important houses of emperors and kings. Located just feet away from the Roman Forum and Circus Maximum. At the end, step inside one of the world's most famous monuments: the Colosseum. The entrance to the Colosseum will be approximately 2 hours after the meeting point time. Explore the immense amphitheater — the largest ever built by the Roman Empire. These tickets cannot be used for school groups, group guided tours, and private guided tours.

Rome: Skip-the-Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

5. Rome: Skip-the-Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

Visit the iconic Colosseum and be transported back to the Roman Empire. Stand in the amphitheater that was once the entertainment center of the city, hosting fights between gladiators and even wild animals imported from Africa and the Middle East.  At the Forum, your guide will regale you with stories of political intrigue, betrayal, and triumph. See what once was the heart of day-to-day life and explore the remains of the most important buildings and spaces of one of the greatest ancient settlements. If you choose the express tour, you'll skip the Forum visit for a 2-hour tour that gives you more time afterward to explore Rome on your own. Then, discover Palatine Hill, where the legendary Romulus is believed to have founded the city. It became the location of the houses of affluent Romans and then home to the emperors. The ruins are impressive and the view over the Circus Maximus is a must-see.

Rome: Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum Guided Tour

6. Rome: Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Embark on a guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the Gladiator's Arena and dungeons. Hear about the world of Ancient Rome from your guide and visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Meet your guide at the activity provider's office then head to the iconic Colosseum. Enjoy exclusive access down to the restricted underground area. Explore the Colosseum’s dungeons as well as the Gladiator’s Arena, and learn about the uses of this impressive building. Tour around the rest of the monument and then head towards Palatine Hill. From there, admire one of the best views of the city center and snap photos for your vacation album. After, head down the hill to reach the Roman Forum. Arrive at the Roman Forum, the center of life in Ancient Rome, and discover the array of important buildings located here. See the sites where public speeches, elections, criminal trials, and single combat gladiatorial matches took place.

Rome: Colosseum Underground Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

7. Rome: Colosseum Underground Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Explore areas of the Colosseum off-limits to most visitors on a guided tour of this famous Roman landmark. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a professional guide as you learn about its fascinating past. Meet your guide near the Colosseum before heading straight inside with convenient, skip-the-line entry tickets. Visit areas not usually accessible to visitors as you explore the underground tunnels and arena floor. Learn interesting facts about the history behind this magnificent structure and hear stories of the brutal fights that unfolded within its walls. At the end of your tour, enjoy access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Explore these historical sites in your own time and discover the ruins of several important government buildings from ancient Roman times.

Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Tour

8. Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Tour

Colosseum with Arena Floor Escape the agonizing queues of tourists trying to get entrance to Rome’s most iconic landmark and enjoy priority access through the back entrance. From there, enter the reconstructed Arena Floor, an area not accessible to the general public. Take an amazing panorama photo as the Colosseum will be surrounding you in its beauty. Next, visit the first and second tiers of the Colosseum where the wealthiest of Romans sat. The best seats in the house are located in the same area as modern stadiums today. Roman Forum Your guide will then lead you through the ancient downtown known as the Roman Forum. Here you will see the remains of ancient senate buildings, temples to Roman gods, and multiple grand arches. Listen to stories of ancient Rome and learn all about Roman life from a passionate guide. Palatine Hill From the ancient downtown, your guide will lead you to a place we like to think of as the Beverly Hills of Ancient Rome. Climb the Palatine Hill and take in the views over Circus Maximus. You'll explore the 2,000 year old palaces and learn stories of Rome's rich and famous. By the end of the tour, you'll leave the Colosseum and Forum with a camera full of incredible pictures and a mind full of knowledge about life in ancient Rome.

Rome: Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

9. Rome: Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

Journey back to the days of the Roman Empire as you visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, and learn more about the main monuments of Ancient Rome. Explore the arena floor and the underground section of the Colosseum (depending upon the option you choose). Learn more about the underground staging area where animals were caged and the gladiators sharpened their swords in preparation. Visit the recently opened dungeons and investigate the working mechanisms below the arena and on the arena floor itself.  With a wide selection of options, choose the right Colosseum Underground Tour for you! You can book a guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, lasting approximately 1 hour, after which you will be left inside the Colosseum so you can look around the rest of the stadium at your leisure, leaving when you decide. This tour is led by an expert guide from the Colosseum. Don't want a tour, but want to see the Colosseum Underground and avail of the special no-line entrance? Book our Go on Your Own Tickets and explore the area by yourselves, with a Colosseum custodian opening special-entrance doors to allow you access to areas not available to the general public! For the complete experience, you can book our Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome tour, which comprises of only 6 adults and is an adult-only tour. This tour lasts 3.5 hours and includes a visit to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and with the small group of no more than 6 people, you recieve a tour that is unrivalled in its quality and depth. Don't want to share the tour with strangers? Choose your own private tour for your own small group, and have the guide all to yourself! We can customise this tour to your needs and preferences, so after your booking we will be in touch to thank you for your bookin,g and you can let us know how we can make this the perfect experience for you! On the Semi-Private or Private Options: See the ruins of the temples at the Roman Forum and explore the former palaces and temples of Palatine Hill, including the Rostra, where Marc Antony delivered Caesar's funeral eulogy. Take a look at the remains of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and the temples of Julius Caesar and Romulus. Listen to your guide's explanations about the history of the Forum and what the temples, arches, and monuments were used for. Hear about all the activities that took place in this sacred part of Ancient Rome during the days of the Roman Republic

Rome: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

10. Rome: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

Follow history's footsteps on a guided walking tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Listen to stories about gladiators and the gruesome games that took place. Learn about the engineering systems of the arena floor and see the arches of 2 grand emperors during your visit. Smell the blood and taste the fear as you step through the Gladiators’ Gate into one of history’s deadliest arenas: the Colosseum. Follow your guide along the arena floor, listening to gladiator tales. Learn about the feats of engineering performed by the ancient Romans. Have exclusive access to the arena floor and observe first-hand the complex systems that made animals seem to appear out of thin air and the conditions where man and beast spent their final hours before becoming part of the show. Then, visit the nearby triumphal arches of emperors Titus and Constantine, two of only three remaining in the city, and stunning witnesses to the growing power of one of history’s greatest empires. Best of all, choose between a private and group tour for your visit, so you can experience the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill in the exact way you wish.

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This was a great experience, and we got very lucky with our guide. Eugene explained everything in an engaging matter that made us visualize how it was at the time. Before we went into the Colosseum he even said «make a mental picture in your head so that the experience gets even better» :) Recommended!

Our guide was excellent, unfortunately I can't remember his name other than he was Americian. He was very knowledgeable and made the trip informative and entertaining. He provided lots of opportunities to take photos and I would highly recommend booking this trip.

This activity is 100% recommended! Me and my friends had an absolute blast; with being with a group and touring all three historical features. Great spots throughout the sites that give a stunning view of Rome.

Lumi was excellent. The whole tour was so well organised. I would 100% recommend a guided tour of the Forum and Colosseum and this was great.

Our tour guide was enthusiastic and used every second of our time to share her knowledge of the Colosseum.