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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets
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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets
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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English and 6 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
Overview
Take a guided tour of the Colosseum, including skip-the-line admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater’s first and second tiers with an official Colosseum guide, who has a background in history, art, and archaeology, learn about the origins of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Then visit Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum.
- Skip-the-line admission to the Colosseum with a guided tour
- Learn about the Colosseum's history and engineering from a knowledgeable guide
- Listen to tales of gladiator battles that once took place here
- Explore Palatine Hill for views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum
- See ancient ruins like that of the Temple of Julius Caesar and Arch of Titus
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Tour the Colosseum’s 1st and 2nd tiers with an official guide before heading to the forum.
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What's Included
Skip the line Entrance ticket
3h Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill guided tour, small group max 19 pax
Official Guide
Earphones
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, 00184 Roma RM, ItalyReturn Details
Roman Forum, Via della Salara Vecchia, 5/6, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- To get inside the Colosseum it used group ticket and not individual one. It cannot be asked just the ticket entrance.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not accessible for walker users
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- OPERATED BY Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Regular temperature checks for staff
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers.
See all safety measures taken by Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets.
See all safety measures taken by Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets.
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Roman Empire at a glance - it was awesome.
Sanjay
, Oct 2020
Learned so much!
Jessica_S
, Oct 2020
Great trip
Tracey_F
, Sep 2020
Ancient Rome grand tour
Toby_Y
, Aug 2020
We had a truly brilliant tour of the ancient sites. Sam was extremely knowledgable on the history of Rome and was more than willing to answer all questions fired at him from all angles. The children really enjoyed it as well and are now much richer in knowledge from the experience. Many thanks to Sam for an amazing tour!
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100% Recommend!
Matthew_B
, Jul 2020
Hugely interesting tour of some of the world's greatest ancient sites
Mark_Q
, Jul 2020
Great tour guide, we learned a lot!
AyeshaUJ
, Mar 2020
Partner and I booked this full tour for February 24th and it was fantastic. Simona was so informative and knew everything about how, why, and when the Colosseum was built, as well as the entire area and it's history and context. She's an archaeologist which really shows in her passionate delivery, and she's very comfortable touring with the group. Note that it was super busy in late February which was unexpected by all. Make sure you bring your own water & note that you won't get to stop in the Colosseum gift shop. The head sets are great and you can hear her even if you're in the back of the group. We had around 20 people and it was totally fine. She also provides time for pictures and you can ask her many questions. Thank you, Simona!!
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Colesseum tour
Jasbinder_S
, Mar 2020
Good way to meet ancient rome
King
, Mar 2020
This was a great tour to get the impression of the colloseum, palatine hill and the forum.
Our guide really helped understand the building, the events and the eventual decline of the area.
The palatine hill part was nice, maybe a bit too much time for pictures. The forum a bit skipped over, but we got to explore it a bit more ourselves.
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Knowledgeable & funny guide
Kim_K
, Feb 2020
Our tour guide, Simona Mariotti was incredibly knowledgeable and and accommodating to our group. She is an Archaeologist and tour guide part time. With her educational background and command of the English language she provided an interesting, funny and accurate account of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hills. I Highly recommend Simona Mariotti for a wonderful experience.
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