Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Description
Travel back in time to Ancient Rome on this tour: the best way to get to know the Italian capital, its main monuments, and its amazing history. It'll be a journey through 2,000 years in just 3 hours!
Tour Details
At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the indicated meeting point in Rome to begin this tour of 3 of Rome's major tourist attractions.
Our first stop will be the iconic Colosseum, Rome's most renowned monument and the largest amphitheatre in the world. Once inside, you'll be impressed by its grandstands, capable of accommodating up to 50,000 spectators.
Afterwards, we'll visit Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome's seven hills, believed to have been inhabited since 1,000 BC. From here, you'll enjoy views of the Circus Maximus, the grand arena for ancient performances and races.
The final attraction will be the Roman Forum, a symbol of Ancient Rome's advanced life. We'll walk along the Via Sacra to see the ruins of the Temple of Venus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus, and the House of the Vestals.
After between 2.5 and 3 hours, our tour will come to an end.
Itinerary Order
The order of the visits may vary, but all three attractions will be included.
Complete Your Colosseum Tour!
To complete your Colosseum tour and visit the gladiators’ arena, you can book an alternative option. For a budget-friendly choice, opt for a ticket package including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, & Palatine Hill with an audio guide.
Children Under 18
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and reservations for more than 10 children per adult are not permitted.
Important Info
This tour does not operate on the first Sunday of each month, December 25, and January 1. Tickets are personal and non-transferable, and names must match ID or passport exactly for admission.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 120 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Meeting Point
The meeting point is at the Colosseo metro stop (Line B), at the bottom exit, in Via dei Fori Imperiali, between the green kiosk and the fountain. You can see the exact location at the following link: https://goo.gl/maps/fPwkddfiCABmAKjD8
Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign saying "Tourismotion".
Important Info
- Please bring your passport or European ID card (if applicable) for all participants, in order to get into each place. No photos or copies will be accepted. The absence of a valid document will result in the loss of your ticket.
- It's mandatory that both the first name and the last name and the date of birth you indicated in your reservation must match the information on the selected ticket. In case of discrepancy, access to the monument may be denied without refund.
- Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes ahead of time so you can check in. If you're late, you won't be able to catch up with the group, and you won't be eligible for a refund.
- At the end of the tour, visitors must leave the archaeological area with the guide and may not remain inside
- Restrictions on bags and other objects: you cannot do this tour with large bags, large umbrellas or other bulky objects
- The tour takes place rain or shine, and cancellations are not permitted due to bad weather.
- If for security reasons one or more archaeological sites cannot be visited, the money will only be reimbursed when the Colosseum determines its closure and allows the tickets to be refunded. If this situation is known before the tour starts, you will be offered different alternatives.
- The order of the tour is subject to modifications.
- In the summer, we recommend bringing a hat, sun cream and a bottle of water.
- This tour isn't wheelchair accessible and isn't recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
- On the tour, you'll be offered single-use headphones, but if you want to help out the planet a bit, we recommend bringing your own pair.
- This ticket is not valid for school groups. In the event this voucher is presented for a school group, it will not be possible to access the monument and it will be necessary to purchase the correct tickets, after checking availability, by paying the entrance fee again.
- Please note that your reservation is for a guided tour with group tickets, not individual tickets. If you do not arrive at the meeting point at the scheduled time, the agency will not be able to give you your tickets, as they are for group use only and at specific times.
Admission Tickets
By booking this activity, the customer authorizes the organizing agency to purchase the necessary entrance ticket for the guided tour and that the price of such ticket is 18EUR.
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