Express Colosseum Guided Tour Small Group

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Make the most of your time in Rome with this Express Small-Group Colosseum Guided Tour, perfect for travelers who want the highlights in less time. Skip the long lines and step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide who brings to life stories of gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering. Continue to the Roman Forum, once the bustling heart of politics and religion, and finish on Palatine Hill, legendary birthplace of Rome, with stunning panoramic views. Traveling in a small group means a more personal experience, with time for questions and photos. Includes wireless headset so you never miss a word. Ideal for first-time visitors or those on a tight schedule.

Highlights:

• Skip-the-line Colosseum entry with licensed guide

• Visit Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in one tour

• Small group for a personal, interactive experience

Please note that an ID is required for entry, and a photo of the ID will be fine.

What's Included

Entrance for Palatine Hill
Entrance for Foro Romano
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Radio Head set system
Guided Tour For Colosseum
gratuites

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Top Level of Metro Station infront of Caffe Roma

End point

Inside Colosseum

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Join your licensed guide for a skip-the-line Colosseum tour designed for travelers short on time. In just over an hour, explore the world’s most famous amphitheater and hear about the gladiator battles, Roman emperors, and incredible architecture that made it an ancient wonder. Walk through the seating areas, admire views of the arena floor, and learn how this massive structure was built to hold over 50,000 spectators. With a small-group format, you’ll enjoy an engaging and interactive visit, with plenty of opportunities for questions and photos. This express tour delivers the highlights of the Colosseum in a focused, memorable way — perfect for first-time visitors to Ancient Rome.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After the Colosseum, explore the Roman Forum, the political, religious, and social center of Ancient Rome. Your guide will point out key landmarks, including the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the House of the Vestal Virgins. Hear how this area was once the stage for triumphal processions, senatorial debates, and daily market life. In just 20 minutes, you’ll see the highlights of one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, making it the perfect complement to your Colosseum visit.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Finish your express tour on Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and the former home of emperors. Stroll through the ruins of imperial palaces like the Domus Augustana and Flavian Palace while enjoying panoramic views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Your guide will share the myth of Romulus and Remus and explain how this hill became the most prestigious address in ancient Rome. In just 20 minutes, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the city’s origins, architecture, and imperial grandeur — a perfect conclusion to your small-group experience.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Historical Tours
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