Guided tour

Rome: Skip-the-Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

4.7 / 5

41 reviews

Activity provider: Rome in tours
Guided tour

Rome: Skip-the-Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

Activity provider: Rome in tours

From US$ 123.85 per person

Experience three of Rome's ancient highlights on this small-group tour. Together with your guide, you will encounter the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum, each with skip-the-line access.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Italian
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy the Colosseum with an exclusive skip-the-line entrance
  • Visit the Houses of the Emperors on Palatine Hill
  • Stroll around the Roman Forum
Full description
Your small group tour will begin with the Colosseum — 1 of the 7 wonders of the world, a UNESCO site, and the longest-lasting cultural and social institution of roman history. You will be amazed by the reconstructions of the fancy armor, helmets, gladiators, fighters, and weapons which were designed to impress the audience. Your visit to Palatine Hill means re-visiting the origins of this eternal city. The south-western corner of the hill was the place where wooden huts of the first Romans were found. According to myth, this was also the venue where the two twins Romulus and Remus, abandoned by their mother, were found and raised by the she-wolf. The hill still preserves the archaeological remains of many significant Ancient buildings, which you will discover with your guide. Finally, you will discover the Roman Forum, the main square in the downtown of Ancient Rome. It is considered that this was a gathering place for various activities with banks, shopping malls, and religious buildings. It was also the center of political power and the administration of justice. This famous square was the location of famous speeches of some of the most influential personalities, including the speech of Mark Antony regarding Julius Caesar.
Includes
  • Skip-the-line entrance
  • Professional archaeologist, historian or art historian local guide
  • Headsets
  • Ticket fees
  • Meals and drinks
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Colosseum square, the short side of the Arch of Constantine facing the Palatine Hill, at a small column close to a street lamp

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • A security check is compulsory at both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and a hat in summer
  • Bottles of water can be easily refilled at several fountains inside the archaeological areas
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 41 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Esperienza di rara bellezza. Avvolti da un silenzio surreale, espressione di un turismo ancora letargico, il percorso si è sviluppato dal Colosseo verso i Fori Imperiali ed è stato accompagnato dalle permeanti parole della nostra guida. Difficile descrive la ricchezza di informazioni offerte. Queste hanno spaziato dalla storia alla filosofia sino alla letteratura, all’arte greca e quella romana, e hanno animato i meravigliosi scenari che si sono presentati davanti ai nostri occhi. Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza

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March 22, 2023

Punto di incontro semplice e pratico da trovare. Puntualità assoluta e molta simpatia :) Ferdinando è un archeologo incredibilmente preparato e al tempo stesso una guida strepitosa. Tre ore insieme potrebbero sembrare tante, a noi , invece , sono volate! Con me avevo mia figlia di 10 anni, altra incognita soprattutto per l’età (temevo stanchezza e noia) invece Colosseo, Palatino e Foro sono ammalianti e di certo il racconto , gli aneddoti brillanti e le informazioni precise e chiare, anche per i più piccoli, di Ferdinando hanno fatto assolutamente la differenza! Assolutamente da consigliare :) chiara

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March 22, 2023

Guida molto preparata ed efficientissima (Ferdinando) che ci ha fatto apprezzare con dovizia di particolari (senza creare "sonnolenze") il bello ed il meglio del Colosseo e del Colle Palatino, rispondendo alle nostre domande con cortesia estrema. Avendo cura di crearci situazioni gradevoli nonostante il caldo torrido

March 22, 2023

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