Rome

Rome: Skip-the-line Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

Rome, Italy
Skip the line Colosseum and Ancient Rome Small Group Walking Tour
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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum skip the line sharing tour. Have fun discovering Roman history and Gladiator combats! Visit the Colosseum with an enthusiastic guide who will reveal many stories and anecdotes on Roman emperors and Senators. You will visit the Colosseum, go to the Palatine Hill to see the ruins of the Palace of the emperor Domitian,see the panoramic view of the Circus Maximus and then walk to the Roman Forum where triumphal Arches and temples are still standing as a symbol of the power of Ancient Rome. Like a time machine you will go back to Roman times! this tour includes skip the line tickets and a friendly storytelling guide who will bring Roman life back to life!
  • Receive skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum
  • Tour the Colosseum with a guide to learn about the bloody gladiator battles and other events held here
  • Visit Palatine Hill to see Circus Maximus, where chariot races once took place
  • Marvel at the ancient remains of the Roman Forum's temples and other sites

What's Included

  • Professional guide for 2,5 hours (if option selected for guided tour)
  • 3D pictures to help visualize the scenario
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum (19 EUR)
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Roman Forum (if option selected)
  • Skip-the-line entry to Palatine Hill (if option selected)
  • Headphones
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Santi Cosma e Damiano
    Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    The meeting point is in the square in front, OUTSIDE, of the Basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano, the church is located on Via dei Fori Imperiali (half way) & is close the entrance of the Roman Forum. You will see our staff in front of the Basilica wearing a uniform with the logos of the company. 

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Colosseum

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Normal sized backpacks are permitted
  • Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided.
  • 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 be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check; although skip the line tickets are included, there may be some wait time to pass through security checks
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please note: if you arrive late you might lose the entrance or a part of the tour
  • Please note: the order of the itinerary might change. It is possible that you will visit first the Roman Forum and then the Colosseum
  • Please note that due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities.
  • Small group tour average 26 people (maximum 28 people).
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please note that you will be asked a full refundable 10 euros deposit at the meeting point in order to ensure all the radios are given back to the guide or our staff. Once you return the radios you will be refunded your 10 euros. If you don't give back the radios you will be charged 30 euros for each of them.
  • The entrance fee to the archaeological sites is 17 Euros for adults (23 Euros for the arena option), accompanied by a booking fee of 2 Euros. The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, booking fees and other tourist services. The aim is to promote transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown. In July and August, due to the heat, the duration of the tour is 2 hours. Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible. -Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. please provide your correct phone number and country code. -ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance. -The full names of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
  • In summer time we suggest bringing a bottle of water. In summer time due to the heat the tour might last about 2 hours.
  • Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs
  • Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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.

  • 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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    Amazing tour in Rome
    Cindy_M, Apr 2024
    Excellent guide! Friendly and very knowledgeable. He was. Very patient with all of our questions. Made the tour fun.
    Must be done
    Berrin_D, Apr 2024
    Excellent tour highly recommended Knowledgeable tour guide Ricardo was excellent I’ve had a wonderful time Thank you
    Engaging and informative tour
    Grainne_M, Apr 2024
    David was a really excellent tour guide, easily the most knowledgeable tour guide we experienced in Italy. Would not hesitate to recommend him to other travelers.
    Colosseum Tour with Max
    Awinet, Apr 2024
    If you are going to visit this type of venue, you must have skip the line and patience. Lots of crowds to navigate. Max, our guide, was truly informative and there wasn't a question he could address. Lots of detailed history topped off with amazing tour of the Colosseum. Hearing the history, viewing the architecture and simply imagining the events that actually took place, made this tour well worth the time. Please note, I booked online with Viator but was notified of a time change the night before without any cancellation refund if we missed our tour time. We were a few minutes late but did cause concern we would miss out in the event.
    Do not book
    Nicola_O, Apr 2024
    Tour was not worth it tour guide spoke for only 20 minutes and was rude to other, he had little knowledge or interest, waste of money
    Unreliable
    Jeremy_A, Apr 2024
    Tickets were not honored even tho they were confirmed on Viator. Family of 5 with young children were left stranded. I do not recommend using this company.
    Colosseum a must see
    Lynne_R, Mar 2024
    Avoid Easter. Queues horrendous. Good guide. Very knowledgeable. Colosseum a must see. Palatine hill n palace very good too
    Rome coliseum and forum
    Sandra_C, Mar 2024
    Patrick was an amazing tour guide with a wealth of information. He gave a great history of early Roman culture and his words brought the Forum ruins to life. He was humorous also! Ten out of ten experience.
    Book with City Wonders Instead!
    Alisha_G, Mar 2024
    We showed up for our 9:30 tour in the pouring rain only to find out our tour time had changed to 1:00pm. The did not text or call me. They sent a message through their own messaging app that I only saw when I hit “contact us” while I was frantically trying to find my group so I wasn’t late. Horrible customer service. Our tour guide when our tour actually happpened was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable - 5+ stars for him!
    Stay away
    Alexander_F, Mar 2024
    The tour operator changed the ticket from the time it was scheduled, confirmed and approved. Since there was a problem on the tour operator's side and we arrived on assigned time, we were turned away and told that we could come back when they decided ed for me. The time they done by themselves was not acceptable for me on which the respond from them was just cancel what you already have scheduled(it was Vatican visit). They don't care, not accomodation considered and no care listeners. So, the told me just get lost, Basically. I will be disputing the charge. Took my money and service was not provided at all. How about that ruining my morning in Rome?
    Would highly recommend
    Catherine_r, Mar 2024
    George was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and adapted amazingly to the different personalities in the group. Would highly recommend this experience as a must do in Rome - make sure you have comfy shoes on 😃
    Our tour guide Max was...
    Barbara_J, Mar 2024
    Our tour guide Max was amazing! So informative and full of drama and passion. He made you appreciate all that we saw and put it into perspective.
    Highly recommend excellent tour.
    David_E, Mar 2024
    Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about this tour. He answered numerous questions. We loved it.
    Our guide was extremely informative and engaging
    lynsey_f, Feb 2024
    Great from start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Saw so much more than we expected. Would definitely recommend this tour
    Avoid booking with Viator
    Lisa_M, Feb 2024
    Our tour was cancelled the day before. Spoke to Vistor via what’s app for ages wasting a night if our Holiday only for them to tell me there was absolutely nothing they could do to help as all the tours were booked up. I went back on to Viator site myself and found one, more expensive but managed to find it myself. So stressful and certainly won’t use or recommend Viator again. Also still not had refund back for the tour that was cancelled! AVOID. Have sent many messages and email asking how to put a complaint in and no reply!! Terrible customer service.
    Don’t count on the time you book
    Matthew_B, Feb 2024
    We booked a tour for 11am. They rang us the day before saying our tour time has changed to 1:30pm. I said we couldn’t do that as we had something booked after to which they said that wasn’t their issue and no refunds offered. Apparently they do this a lot so don’t count on the time being the time you book.
    Exceptional
    Bern_M, Feb 2024
    Todays tour was incredible although the only tour available was the standard tour our guide made sure we all had a memorable experience and answered all our questions, keeping us engaged and sharing so much history and knowledge. We are from Australia and will speak of this experience a lot back home. Highlight was the Roman Forum !! Many thanks
    The best tour of the Colosseum
    Hope_P, Dec 2023
    What an incredible tour!! We learned so much from our guide and was so knowledgeable. Skipping the line was worth it and our guide even took us to a place with less people to take photos. Overall highly recommend!
    Great tour
    Stephen_R, Nov 2023
    Gina from Barcelona was a superb guide making great memories for our visit to Rome, fascinating knowledge and insight into Rome history
    Loved every minute...
    Ann_P, Nov 2023
    The colosseum and ruins were more than I expected to see. Amazing! Our Guide was awesome. She was very knowledgeable.
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