Visit the incredible Colosseum with a skip-the-line ticket. Learn about the fascinating secrets and history of the building with an official guide. Explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for a truly unforgettable experience.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private or small groups available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian
Experience
Highlights
- Experience the wonder of the Colosseum with an expert tour guide
- Save time with skip-the-line entry tickets and priority access
- Enjoy an in depth tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Full description
Begin your tour of Rome's Ancient City with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum. Get acquainted with your guide, and listen to an introduction to the Colosseum. Learn about the building's incredible construction and why it is still considered an engineering marvel to this day. As you enjoy priority entrance, notice the Roman numerals above each archway as your guide leads you past the long ticket lines. Explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum as your guide brings to life the stories of the emperors, gladiators, and famous battles that make the Colosseum Rome's most celebrated Ancient monument.
With your newly acquired expertise of the Ancient Romans, you will better understand and appreciate the second part of the tour - a walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Pass by the incredible triumphal Arch of Constantine as you learn the story of Rome's birth and its legendary twins, Romulus and Remus. Once inside the Roman Forum, pass by the Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the burial site of Julius Caesar — all standing on what was once a vast swampland.
The tour will then continue to the Palatine Hill where you will see the ruins of the Imperial Palaces, the extensive grounds from which the Emperors would rule the city.
Includes
- Admission tickets and reservation fees
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Professional tour guide
- Tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Access to the Colosseum underground
- Food and beverages
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Luggage or large bags
- Sprays or Aerosols
Know before you go
- For safety reasons and to limit crowding during busy periods, the Colosseum allows only 3,000 people inside at any time. This may cause a slight delay for entry if capacity has been reached, even with pre-booked reservations
- Please bring valid photo ID as you will be asked to show this at the Colosseum’s entrance (including children 3-17 years)
- The tour runs rain or shine. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals
- Skip-the-line and priority entrance refers to the ticket line only and not the security check line which everyone has to go through upon entering the Colosseum
- There may be additional security checks and some delays due to new security measures in operation
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- All children must be accompanied by an adult, children under 2 year of age are free
