Rome

Fast Track: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

Name: Fast Track: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour
Brand: Crown Tours
SKU: 15932P52
Price: 56.73 USD
Rating: 4.5 (1353 reviews)

Rome, Italy

Likely to Sell Out

From $56.73

Select Date and Travelers

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

2 to 3 hours
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Rome, Italy

Tipsy Guided Food Tour with Dinner in Roma

from $53.46

Rome, Italy

4 Hours - Ultimate Rome Experience: Small Private Guided E-Bike Tour

from $108.01

Rome, Italy

Fast track: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Guided and St. Peter's Basilica Tour

128

from $125.46

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Bypass the long lines and get fast-track entry to the Colosseum during this tour of the millennia-old Roman landmark. Listen to stories of Rome's ancient gladiatorial battles, then move on to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for additional guided visits. Audio headsets are provided so you can move freely while listening to live commentary.

A skip-the-line guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
The ultimate time-saver, you'll beat the usual wait with special fast-track entrance
Learn about three of Rome's most iconic ancient attractions in a single tour
Listen to live commentary via audio headsets, allowing you unrestricted mobility

What's Included

Fast Track Entrance to the Colosseum
Entrance into the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €17 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi
L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, the square located on the terrace ABOVE the Colosseum Metro Station. Our staff will be wearing purple T-shirts at the center of the square, in the raised area. (Please note: if you are in front of the Metro Station, please make your way UPSTAIRS.)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
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.
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.

ID may be required for entrance (especially for guests under the age of 18). Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharped objects, alcohol, spray
Comfortable shoes are recommended
In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half
Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites is 16 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.5

1,353 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 1,353 reviews

Hope you get Roberto as a guide!

Martin_D, Apr 2024

Our guide Roberto was awesome! He was funny, patient and extremely informative. My family learned a huge amount from him today. Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello Martin! We are so grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating! Our team works hard to ensure every customer has a memorable experience! We will be sure to share your super kind remarks with Roberto. Thank you for choosing us!

Must do Tour

Stephanie_M, Apr 2024

Although we missed the Colosseum tour due to traffic from the marathon, which was disappointing, we made it up by seeing the old city of Rome and learning about the Empire and the lengthy history of Rome.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! We are so sorry to learn the Marathon impacted your visit! But are thrilled we had the opportunity to show you Rome's wonderful history. We hope to see you again. Kind regards!

Good Tour

John_H, Apr 2024

Beautiful views from Palentine Hill, learning history of Rome - the street of victory, the arches, how conquest financed the Colosseum, the introduction of Christianity and how monuments were repurposed under the new emperor. Guide was excellent. I forget his name but it started with V. He was the mid-40s archeologist starting

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello John! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience with us! Thank you for choosing Crown Tours! Kinds regards.

Must do Triple tour

Carolyn_C, Mar 2024

Great triple tour. Prepare to walk a bit but it is absolutely worth it. Skipping the line is a must because of the large crowds. The tour guide had so much passion.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello Carolyn! We are absolutely thrilled to learn what a great experience you had from start to finish! Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. Thank you for choosing Crown Tours!

Highly Recommended

Stacie_H, Mar 2024

We had an excellent tour. Our guide Bianca is an art history professional who brought to life all that we saw with historical context and just the right amount of detail. I am traveling with my 13 year old son (the TikTok generation) who stayed engaged throughout the tour. I have a very good impression of the tour operator and their professionalism. I just booked another tour with them for the Pantheon. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello Stacie! We are absolutely ecstatic to learn what a great visit you had with Bianca! Furthermore, that the whole family could enjoy. Thank you choosing us! We look forward to seeing you at the Pantheon. Kind regards!

The tour guide was...

Andrea_S, Mar 2024

The tour guide was exceptional. She was knowledgeable with intriguing information. Brought the experience to life with her amazing historical information.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello Andrea! We are ecstatic to learn what an insightful and memorable tour you had! We hope to see you on your next visit to the Eternal City! Best regards!

Entertaining and educational

Anne_L, Mar 2024

Sandra was our guide and she’s an archeologist by education. She was so informative and knowledgeable about everything related to the colloseum and Ancient Rome. We had a small group, only 9 people, and it was just fabulous. I could have listened to her talk for hours. This tour also includes Palatine Hill, fascinating history of the area and the different time frames everything was built.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello Anne! We are so pleased to learn what a wonderful visit with Sandra you had! We will be sure to share your super kind remarks with our team. Thank you for choosing us! Best wishes.

Great guide

Dennis_G, Mar 2024

The guide did an amazing job and was very knowledgeable. Answered every question I had. He explained every part of the tour in detail.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello Dennis! We are so pleased to learn what a wonderful visit you had with us! We hope to see you again on your next visit to Roma. Kind regards!

The Roman Forum and Coliseum

Chris_M, Feb 2024

The Roman Forum was pretty interesting and the Coliseum was awesome. So much history in one place. Unfortunately our headsets weren’t the best. Our guide was informative but her accent and the bad headsets made it difficult to hear and understand. Lucky for me I already knew a lot before I got there. We done this tour in low season and the weather was cool but t was still very busy. I wouldn’t have liked to done this in the height of summer. Would I recommend this tour? Probably yes but it’s quite expensive for what you get. Better headsets might have improved this.

Amazing Guide Valero

imtiaz_a, Feb 2024

Nice trip, very informative . Without the guide the whole visit will just be a walk, so it’s important to have a guide and we had amazing guide named Valero

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello Imtiaz! We are are so glad you had a wonderful visit. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes and safe travels!

Best experience in Rome!!

Brenda_R, Jan 2024

Our tour guide Maya was terrific! Very knoweldgeable and acommodating. I love that she carried computer simulations of what things may have looked like during the Roman Empire. This was our favorite tour not just in Rome but in all the places we visited in Italy. We did a pasta making class with the same company that evening and it was terrific as well.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello Brenda! We are so thrilled you so enjoyed your tour with Maya. We will make sure to share you kind remarks with her and also Marco! We are so glad you have had two great experiences and hope to see you on your next trip to the Eternal City! Kind regards.

Excellent experience

elizabeth_B, Dec 2023

Amazing tour and very informative and knowledgeable guide. A must do tour When visiting Rome. Excellent value for money and would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hello Elizabeth! We are ecstatic you had a great tour. Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation. Best wishes and safe travels!

a bad experience

Yanlai_W, Dec 2023

I spent almost half a day discussing and ordering two personal tours with your customer service lady. Trying to avoid group tours as we have an 82 year old grandmother. In the end we were arranged to go on a group tour. As a result, she fell ill after two tours.

Tour guide, an...

Charles_L, Nov 2023

Tour guide, an archeologist who has worked at the site, was extremely knowledgeable, and also cared for the needs of the group. Excellent experience

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Charles! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience, and hope that you have a great rest of your trip. Kind regards and safe travels!

Love Skip the Line Tours!

Julie_K, Nov 2023

The tour was really good. I loved the skip the line at both places. Our guide Sandra did a great job of keeping up with the people in the group. She had a thick accent so if you weren't focused on listening, then you would not understand.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Julie! We are so glad you had a great tour. We hope you have an amazing rest of your time in Italy. Best wishes and safe travels!

Great experience!

Kristina_H, Nov 2023

This was a wonderful experience! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and kind. We visited on a very hot day and he prioritized finding shady spots for us to stand during the tour. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Kristina! We are so glad to hear you had a great tour. You did not even let the weather get to you, like a true Roman. Thank you and best wishes!

History

Meryl_M, Nov 2023

Fascinating tour with an excellent guide who explained to us the origin of the colosseum and it's uses as well as a great, through explanation of what the Palatine and Roman forum were used for. Lots of walking and worth the trip

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Meryl! We are so excited to hear your tour with us was so able to expand your knowledge of Rome! We love sharing this amazing history and are thrilled you enjoyed it so much! Best wishes.

Unforgettable memories

Janice_T, Nov 2023

It was really fun even it’s raining today. Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and very good at telling story. I felt I learned a lot today! Too bad I didn’t catch his name

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Janice! We are so happy to hear you had a great tour, you did not even let the rain bother you. Brava! We will be sure to pass on your compliments! Kind regards!

Disappointed.

Bennie_L, Nov 2023

We were purchased a tour for a small group (less than 12). We were put in a group of 27, because we arrived early. The tour guide was difficult to hear and understand and harped on things that were of little interest. We were very disappointed. I would not recommend this company.

Gret sights, just couldn't understand our guide.

Karina_J, Nov 2023

It would have been interesting due to the places we visited but unfortunately we struggled to understand our guide.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Karina! We are so sorry to hear there were communications issues. We encourage you to email us at info@crowntours.com so we can get to the bottom of why you could not understand your guide.

...