Colosseum Guided tour & access to Roman Forum Palatine Hill

4.9
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2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Our Colosseum tour is designed to give you the best of both worlds: expert guidance and the freedom to explore at your own pace. For the first 1 hour and 10 minutes, one of our licensed, passionate guides will bring the Colosseum to life with fascinating stories, hidden details, and historical insights you won’t find in guidebooks.

After the guided portion, you’re free to remain inside the Colosseum as long as you like, soaking in the atmosphere and taking photos at your leisure. When you’re ready, your ticket also grants you access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which you can explore independently, giving you complete flexibility to wander through ancient temples, imperial palaces, and breathtaking viewpoints at your own rhythm.

With this tour, you get the perfect mix of expert knowledge, skip-the-line access, and personal freedom to make the most of your Roman adventure.

What's Included

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Admission to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (self-guided)
Please note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Largo gaetano agenesi 00184, Rome, ITALY. Metro Colosseum upper level 1st Floor Near caffe Roma. find staff holding Taj Colosseum Tour Signboard.

End point

Tour Ends here. Via Delaa Salaria vecchia

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Your journey into antiquity begins with the Colosseum, one of the world’s most iconic sights. Your guide will call on their historical and archaeological expertise to tell you all about the battles, both physical 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 here

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The 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. Here, steeped in history, you’ll enjoy spectacular views overlooking.( SELF GUIDED)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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. (SELF GUIDED)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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