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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

4.3(3,466)2 h 30 minModerately active

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$54per person

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Overview

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Languages: NO, German, SV, FI, Russian, KO, Portuguese, EL, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, ZH-CN, DA
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Moderately active
Access: Skip the line

Good for

First-time visitors
History buffs

Immerse yourself in ancient history on a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Bypass the queues and explore the first and second tiers with an expert art and archaeology guide. Walk through the fascinating ruins and bring Roman history to life.

Highlights

Skip-the-line access
Expert local guides
Ancient Rome highlights

What's included

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) Last Minute Ticket euro 38
Options Audio-Guided Tour in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
Option Group Guided tour in English Duration 2,5 Hour + Headsets and radio system
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum for all options
LATEST AVAILABILITY OPTION: Audio App + Colosseum & Ancient Rome Admission. Premium Price Applies
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Entry Tickets Palatine and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours for all options
Option Private Guided tour in the Language selected Duration 2,5 Hour + Headsets and radio system

Itinerary

1
Colosseum
1h
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.
2
Palatine Hill
45min
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.
3

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
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

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Not included

Gratuites, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
Underground and other part of the Colosseum not indicated
Tour Guide not included with the option: Last Minute audio-guided and audio-guided tour
Mobile Device and Headphones (not provided) with the option: audio-guided tour

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.

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.
To download the Audioguide application you need a latest-generation smartphone not produced before 2020. We recommend bringing headphones.
Last Minute TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED: if you choose this option, It is mandatory for every customer to have a mobile phone. You must download the application, and once installed, you will need to download the QR codes provided. These QR codes must be presented at the entrance for access. Without the QR codes, entry will not be allowed.

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Restrictions & safety

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: tourinthecityrome@gmail.com