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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets
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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English and 5 more
Overview
Take a guided tour of the Colosseum, including skip-the-line admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater’s first and second tiers with an official Colosseum guide, who has a background in history, art, and archaeology, learn about the origins of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Then visit Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum.
- Skip-the-line admission to the Colosseum with a guided tour
- Learn about the Colosseum's history and engineering from a knowledgeable guide
- Listen to tales of gladiator battles that once took place here
- Explore Palatine Hill for views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum
- See ancient ruins like that of the Temple of Julius Caesar and Arch of Titus
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Tour the Colosseum’s 1st and 2nd tiers with an official guide before heading to the forum.
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What's Included
Skip the line Entrance ticket
3h Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill guided tour, group max 24 people
Official Guide
Earphones (over 8 people)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Colosseum's underground (unless you book the special option!)
Departure & Return
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 , Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Roman Forum , Via della Salara Vecchia, 5/6, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyThe meeting point is at Via delle Terme di Tito on the corner of Via Nicola Salvi. Our Staff will wait next to the park entrance with a "Tour in the city" sign. MANDATORY meeting time 20 minutes prior tour departure time
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- To get inside the Colosseum it used group ticket and not individual one. It cannot be asked just the ticket entrance.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum 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
- Near public transportation
- 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 after 24hrs to the starting 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
- 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 communicate in advance to our staff.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- OPERATED BY Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
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Traveler Tips
- "This can be a long day so make sure you have refreshments and comfortable shoes." See review
- "It was a hot day so take plenty of water." See review
- "Worth every penny to be guided in/out easily and with such a rich explanation along the way." See review
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thank you for the tour!
Savannah_S
, Aug 2022
Our guide was very knowledgeable, we enjoyed the information she gave us. It was very hot day and these places were full of people so I would say skip the line tickets are must! It was a bit difficult to find the meeting point so we were a little bit late even though we left early. Luckily they waited us.
Wonderful informational experience
Breanna_F
, Aug 2022
Excellent trio tour combination
Keri_V
, Aug 2022
Amazing lifetime experience.
Robert_E
, Aug 2022
Not too bad overall
Michael_D
, Aug 2022
Great tour
Lindsey_L
, Aug 2022
History is still with us
Barbara_C
, Aug 2022
Good day
Peter_J
, Jul 2022
Great tour !!
Jillian_W
, Jul 2022
Valuable
Eileen_c
, Jul 2022
UNFORGETTABLE TRIP
Ghaida_F
, Jul 2022
Informative and caring tour of Colosseum, Palatino and Roman Forum
Shari_B
, Jul 2022
Must-see attractions
Angelina_M
, Jul 2022
Great way to see the Colosseum
John_W
, Jul 2022
He had the knowledge but could hardly share with bad accent and pronounciation
Vasilis_T
, Jul 2022
The heat and the difficulty to find toilets. It was about right for the price we paid and the short notice. Maybe book a lot ahead in advance next time
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Dear Client,
Thank you very much for having taken the time to post a review.
We are happy that you acknowledge that some of the issues you raise here, such as the heat and the difficulty in finding toilets, are things we cannot control.
We investigated your case and did not receive complaints from you or any other client during and after the tour.
In particular, we are dismayed that you felt our guide wasn't giving the best possible service they could during your tour. We do our best to hire passionate and ready guides to engage clients and bring the Colosseum to life. We are surprised to hear that the guided tour was boring as we received much positive feedback from other clients.
Should you wish to contact us directly at info@tourinthecity.com with your comments, please do not hesitate to do so and provide your booking reference number so we can follow up with the relevant people for you.
Thank you very much for leaving us your feedback once again.
Best regards,
Stefano - Tour in the city - Team
Cannot miss this Tour in Rome.
Andrew_G
, Jul 2022
We really enjoyed the...
Courtney_D
, Jul 2022
Great tour, great guide
Andrew_C
, Jul 2022
A must do!
Cheryl_F
, Jul 2022
Great experience!
Alyssa_T
, Jul 2022
Great experience! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and engaging. We were able to meet the group and then walk over and skip the lines to enter the Colosseum. She took her time explaining the history, but kept a good pace. Definitely worth it. I debated just getting tickets and walking through on our own, which may be fine if you already know the history or want to do personal audio. However, the personal tour guide made the experience more memorable for sure and I learned a ton!
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