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
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- 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
Your journey into antiquity begins with the Colosseum, one of the world’s most iconic sights. Here, your guide will call on their historical and archaeological expertise to tell you all about the battles, both martial and political, that played out in this incredible amphitheater. You might be surprised to learn that ‘Gladiator’ didn’t get everything right and that feats of ancient engineering even allowed the Romans to re-enact naval battles in the arena.
The next stop takes you back to the very beginning. Palatine Hill is the spot Romulus chose to found the city that would become Rome in 753 BC – a decision that ended in tragedy for his brother Remus. As you learn the history of this incredible area, you’ll enjoy spectacular views overlooking your next destination: the Roman Forum.
The Forum and the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way, were the heart of Ancient Rome. All of Roman life could be found in this bustling marketplace: commerce and trade, political rallies, military parades, and the sacred ceremonies of the Vestal Virgins.
In just three hours, you’ll experience all that allowed Rome to endure so long – staying immersed in history the entire time, without wasting a moment waiting in line.
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
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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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
