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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Skip-the-Line Tour

4.7 / 5

7727 reviews

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    Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Skip-the-Line Tour

    4.7

    7727 reviews

    From US$ 44.16 per person

    The ancient glory of Rome is reborn! Skip the line at three of the Eternal City’s most significant remnants: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Your expert guide will rebuild the ruins with tales of Ancient Rome’s heyday.

    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
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
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    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
    Private or small groups available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Skip the line and spend your vacation discovering Ancient Rome’s most famous sites
    • Experience the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in three immersive hours
    • Benefit from an expert guide to regale you with myths and historical tales of gladiators, beasts and emperors
    • Make the most of small tour groups of 25 people or less, with audio headsets included – so you won’t miss a word
    Full description

    Take a journey into antiquity at the Colosseum in Rome. Learn from your guide´s historical and archaeological expertise as you hear about the battles that played out in this incredible amphitheater.

    Visit Palatine Hill, the spot Romulus chose to found the city that would become Rome in 753 BC.  Enjoy spectacular views overlooking your next destination: the Roman Forum as you find out about the fascinating history of this ancient place.

    See the Forum and the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way, in the heart of Ancient Rome. Hear about how Roman life revolved around this bustling marketplace: commerce and trade, political rallies, military parades, and the sacred ceremonies of the Vestal Virgins.

    Includes
    • Skip-the line-entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
    • Reservation fee
    • Live tour guide
    • Headsets when needed
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check
    • All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
    • All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)

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    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card
    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Baby strollers
    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended
    • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
    • Strollers or baby carriages cannot be accommodated
    • Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted in the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and there is no cloakroom to store them in
    • Guests must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure as arriving after the tour departs missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 7727 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.5/5
    • Value for money
      4.4/5
    • Service
      4.7/5
    • Organization
      4.6/5

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    This was a small group (12 people) tour with a knowledgable guide who spent most of the time in the colosseum and explained everything well. We ended in the Roman Forum after a little less than 2 hours (which was plenty, but we wondered a little about this as the tour was advertised as 2.5 hours - no big deal, just a little odd). Our guide did not spend much time on the Roman Forum, but pointed out a few places we could explore on our own before he left. He was also very approachable and ready to stay for more questions. By the time the tour ended, we were full of information and did not need the extra time. Our teenage kids really enjoyed this tour as well. In my opinion there is no need to take a private tour in the colosseum - save this for more crowded spaces like the Vatican Museums.

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    October 18, 2021

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    Susanne – Switzerland Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    Our guide spoke really good English, could reply on any questions, and was really patient (although he told about himself he is not :)), if we wanted to take photos or wanted to go slower, he was paying attention to the whole group. First we were hesitating if we need a guide or not.. but no doubt, you need a guide for all these ancient spots. Also a huge plus point the priority entrance, the group had an appointment and we didn't need to wait the lines Highly recommended!

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    August 17, 2021

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    Eszter – Hungary Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    The guide tour Madalena was amazing! She is italian so she knows what she is talking about. The tour, although with high temperatures, was super cool! She took us to nice spots to take photos, explained a lot about history and showed some photos of the historical places in the past. I recommend this tour without a doubt!

    August 16, 2021

    Bruna – Poland Verified GetYourGuide customer

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