Privileged Entrance Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Skip the line at the Colosseum, plus Arch of Titus, Temple of Julius Caesar, and more!
Exploring the Colosseum without a guide often means crowded lines and missing out on privileged access and the stories that bring it to life. With us, you'll skip the lines and follow our friendly guide who knows these sites inside out, showing you where gladiators fought, where emperors once ruled, and the most impressive ruins. This tour is crafted to let you experience Rome’s ancient wonders without a single moment wasted. Join us and experience the Colosseum like never before.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum
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Colosseum 1st and 2nd levels
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Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at the Colosseum
Meet your guide and small group right outside Rome's 2,000-year-old amphitheater. With skip-the-line tickets in hand, you'll head straight inside. -
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Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum
While regular visitors stand in line for hours, you'll walk right through a special entrance reserved for small groups. The moment you step inside and see the massive arena stretching out before you, it hits you just how huge this place really is. -
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First and second levels of Colosseum
Standing where Rome's richest citizens once watched gladiators fight to the death is surreal. Your guide brings the brutal spectacles to life with stories about how 50,000 screaming fans would pack this place on game day. -
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Palatine Hill
Legend says this hill is where Romulus founded Rome back in 753 B.C. Today you'll wander through the ruins of massive palaces where emperors lived in ridiculous luxury—one even had a private chariot-racing track inside. -
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Roman Forum ruins
Think of this as ancient Rome's downtown—the spot where everything important happened. Senators gave speeches, poets performed, and regular Romans gathered to gossip and protest. Your guide points out temples and arches while sharing what daily life was actually like here. -
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Your tour finishes near the Colosseum
After saying goodbye to your guide, you're free to keep exploring on your own. Maybe grab lunch at a nearby café or head back into any of the sites you just visited. Your ticket is good for the whole day!
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dress Code: Comfortable attire and shoes are recommended for walking on uneven terrain.
Accessibility: This tour involves ancient ground and uneven terrain. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID for entrance into the Colosseum. The name on your tickets (entered at check-out) must match the name listed on your government-issued ID or you will be refused entry.
Tour Changes: Depending on the assigned entry time for the Colosseum, your tour might enter the Roman Forum first and end in the Colosseum.
Bag Policy: The Colosseum allows small to medium-sized bags, but large backpacks, suitcases, and wheeled bags are prohibited and must be left behind. All bags are subject to security screening, similar to an airport.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 3-hour walking tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Colosseum tickets
Skip-the-line Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tickets
Guided tours of the Colosseum 1st & 2nd tier, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Maximum group size of 26
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable sneakers
Sunscreen (during the hot summer months)
Water bottle (during the hot summer months)
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Customer Reviews
Our tour guide was the best. She was a fabulous story teller that really captured all of the history and kept us thoroughly engaged the entire experience. I highly recommend this tour.
I had made an error when I registered for the Colosseum tour, and the people in your organization and I Rome helped us make a change in the time. I some time use a cane, and I was very pleased with the way I was accepted by the leader and the group. An excellent experience.
Really glad we booked this tour! It’s one of the last major things we did on our trip, and I think our guide Rogelio (aka, “Roger”) was one of the best guides we’ve ever had. He told us interesting stories, helped us connect all the history, context about what we were looking at, what archeologists have discovered and when. What we know for fact, what we have evidence for, what is legend and a good story, but perhaps maybe not true. We’ve done a mix of guided tours, Rick Steve’s free audio tours, and independent exploring—and I’m so glad we booked a guide for this experience and that Rogelio was our guide! Like many tours now, we had little radios with a headset so we could hear him clearly the whole time and he could tell us history as we moved from place to place, not just when we all stopped and gathered around.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate when presenting the ancient history of these 3 Roman landmarks: The Colloseum, Roman Forum and Palantine Hill. (Allesandra). As soon as our group met we skipped the line and moved quickly to start the tour. ( So worth it!) This was one of our favorite tours while in Rome for the first time recently. Excellent tour and guide.Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Government-issued ID for entrance to the Colosseum. Archaeological sites have uneven terrain so we recommend wearing comfortable sneakers. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle during the hot summer months.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest you take a more comfortable Private Colosseum Tour so we can better accommodate your needs.
What to bring?
Government-issued ID for entrance to the Colosseum. Archaeological sites have uneven terrain so we recommend wearing comfortable sneakers. Bring sunscreen and a water bottle during the hot summer months.
Does this tour let me skip the line?
Yes! No waiting around for you. Your guide will lead you past the line so you can get straight into the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Does this tour include access to the Colosseum Arena Floor?
This tour does not include the Colosseum Arena Floor, but you can walk onto it on our Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour.
Will my tour time change?
Yes, the start time of your tour is likely to change. Please keep your day open. Your final start time will be sent 5 days before the date of your tour.
Can I cancel if my schedule changes?
Our Privileged Entrance Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill has a 72 hour cancellation policy.
