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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

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Go on an in-depth tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with a professional guide and avoid tedious lines on your discovery of ancient Rome.

Highlights

  • Discover the Eternal city like never before on this immersive guided tour available in 6 languages.

  • Visit the world-famous Colosseum and learn all about one of Italy's most popular destinations, and a hub of performance for bygone emperors.

  • You will also enjoy a guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, some of the archaeological wonders and sleek neighborhoods of ancient Rome.

  • Fun fact: As you explore the sites, you might come across ancient graffiti carved into the stone walls! These inscriptions offer glimpses into the lives of everyday Romans.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

  • Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese or German-speaking guide

  • Access to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2

  • Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

  • Group of up to 18 people

Exclusions

  • Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Spain, United States, France and over 91 countries have loved this experience
Laura Cruañas Jose

Laura

3/5

May, 2024

La guia, Cristina, muy bien pero llegó 20minutos tarde y al finalizar las 3h cuándo entramos en el Coliseo se fue sin mencionar nada del recinto. Otros compañeros de la misma compañia si hicieron explicación detallada del Colisseo.
Staelens Stéphane Hervé

Staelens

5/5

May, 2024

Guide très sympa et très clair, qui connaissait parfaitement son sujet, groupe limité (27 personnes) La durée de vie des batteries des audioguides sont juste un peu limitées (transissions hachées en fin de visite)
Lubomir Pernis

Lubomir

5/5

May, 2024

This was my best guided tour ever. Our friendly, sympatic lady had an excellent knowledge of the history of Rome, she was very polite during the tour, pleasantly enthusiastic when explaining, and she also had excellent illustrative photos of the realities of history. Excellent experience!!! I highly recommend her to everyone.
Carla Villaseca Martín

Carla

5/5

May, 2024

Nuestra guía Elena nos explicó con todo detalle la historia del Coliseo. A pesar del tiempo que no acompañaba lo pasamos genial y ella fue muy amable
Nika Wattaul

Nika

5/5

May, 2024

Our guide Giorgio was the best, he was very kind and explained a lot of things about the colloseum and the palatine hill. Although we walked for 4 miles (3 hours) we were not getting tired of the tour because of him. Wouldn't do a trip to the colloseum and the surrounding sights without a tour and especially Giorgio. We had a lot of fun!

If you only have a short period of time to see the absolute best that Rome has to offer, this tour is the perfect way to maximize your time and experience the archaeological wonders of the city in the company of an expert local guide in your choice of language and a small group of fellow travelers.

The world-famous Colosseum

After meeting your tour guide at the designated meeting point, head to the domineering Colosseum. Here, you will be able to make your way directly into the world’s largest amphitheater ever constructed. Learn all about the theater’s bloody past as your tour guide tells you stories about the infamous gladiator games. Believed to have been constructed as a gift from ancient emperors to the Roman people, this grand outdoor amphitheater once served as the epicenter for entertainment, hosting various public spectacles and games.

Roman Forum and Palatine hill

Next, walk the ancient path that Romans once used every day as you venture into the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra. Neighboring the Colosseum, the Roman Forum provides an insight into life in Ancient Rome unlike any other site in Rome. Visit the temple of Vesta, Antonino, and Faustina. Marvel at the Basilica Julia and Aemilia, imagining what Rome was like thousands of years ago.

Finally, make your way to Palatine Hill and enjoy one of the city’s best vantage points from the hill where Rome was originally founded. Once considered the most desirable neighborhood in Rome, Palatine Hill lives on as an extensive archaeological site. Explore ruins of the Flavian Palace and Stadium of Domitian, as well as the legendary Hut of Romulus.

What's not allowed

  • You cannot bring your luggage and large backpacks for this experience.

  • Pets are not allowed.

Accessibility

  • The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, baby carriages, and people with mobility issues.

Additional information

  • Please note the chosen time must be respected and latecomers will not be accommodated.

  • The tour covers all 3 sites. However, the order of sites visited may be subject to change.

  • As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip the lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions
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