Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine hill
Visiting the Colosseum is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make the best of your Colosseum visit with this flexible experience.
Learn about the history, features and tales behind the Colosseum, the greatest entertainment venue of all times.
Find out about the political and social background of the Roman Empire before, during and after the construction of the Colosseum and get to know its purpose and its role within the Roman society.
Explore the Palatine Hill and Roman forum, and revive the Ancient Rome!
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
What's included in Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine hill
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Explore the symbol of the eternal city of Rome with privileged skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum. Enjoy the monument at your own relaxed and leisurely pace. Plunge yourself in the ancient Roman history and grasp the wonders of what this ancient site has to offer. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tickets are on a fixed-time schedule and the tour manager can explain the available times with or without guide in case you upgrade. Please show up at the meeting point 20 minutes before your tour starting time. The Meeting Point Location is located at the green kiosk outside the Colosseum stop (Blue Metro line).
Foro Romano
Explore the ruins of the Ancient Rome. The Roman Forum was the very core of the Eternal City. This is was the political, religious and financial center of the city and all the Roman Empire. The Forum is where some of the most important Ancient Roman buildings were, and their ruins now are. Tickets are provided to you once inside the Colosseum. The guide will send you the PDF tickets on your favorite electronic device so you can explore the Roman Forum at your own pace. After your visit at the Colosseum, once at the exit, turn right and head towards the triumphal Arch of Titus. On the right you can see the entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill areas.
Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill is where everything started. This is where Romulus, the first king of Rome, established the first layout of the city. Explore the ruins of the imperial palaces and walk through the Farnese Gardens to get to the high view point of the terrace. From there you have a great view of the Roman Forum below. The two areas are connected and you can visit them both with the tickets provided.
Inclusions
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.
- Roman Forum & Palatine Hill access
- Underground Access
- Arena Floor Access
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The meeting time might change by 30 minutes. In this case we will inform you in advance
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID, (picture of an ID works) that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum
- The costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
- Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All customers must have a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry.
- Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check; on busy days there may be a queue to do in order to pass through security check.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is near Caffe Roma (close to the upper floor exit of the metro station "Colosseo"). Our staff will hold a "City Walkers" sign, and wearing a light blue uniform. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have a valid ID with you
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
At the meeting point, our tour manager will have your Colosseum reservation tickets ready. You can ask him about different upgrade options and any other questions or concerns that you might have he will be more than happy to answer. Starting from October 18, 2023, nominative tickets have been introduced for the Colosseum. Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All guests must have an ID with them as they may be required to show it at the entrance. As tickets as purchased in advance, this tour is non-refundable. Please be 20 minutes at the meeting point before your tour start time. Meeting Point Location “Outside the upper floor entrance of the B line metro Colosseum” Please see the map: https://goo.gl/maps/9ZF5Y4SQwDuUT2c38 Please be advised of the Colosseum Security Check Line that everyone should go through even though the ticket is Fast Entry. The delays here depend solely on Colosseum Authority. Please note: This experience includes the Colosseum ticket (18€ adult - 0€ child). The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
