Small-Group Guided Tour of the Colosseum + Roman Forum Ticket

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction of the area before skipping the line into the world's most visited attraction. Get ready to travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and to be amazed by the history of its most iconic monument.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Once inside, marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering. Learn about the innovative techniques used to build it and discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction. Go up to the second tier to enjoy a stunning view of the Gladiator's Arena and hear about the bloody games that took place in it.

After your official tour ends you can stay inside the Colosseum as long as you wish. Then you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

OPTIONALLY, you can have a short break inside the Colosseum to further explore on your own, then join the guide again to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking.

Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome.

Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.
Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.

Duration: 35 minutes

• All Fees and Taxes
• Professional archeologist guide
• One mask per person if required
• Use of hand-sanitizing gel during the tour
• Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
• Full on-site assistance
• Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
• Entry/Admission - Colosseum
• Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the security checks
• 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.
• Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
• Pets are not permitted
• Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
• You must be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up. We won't be able to accommodate late arrivals
• The Roman Forums and the Palatine Hill are not wheelchair accessible
• This tour is subject to inclement weather conditions. If it is cancelled you will have the option to either reschedule or get a full refund
• Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
• 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.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

70 to 150 minutes