Privileged Entrance Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Access the first and second tiers using pre-reserved tickets alongside an expert guide
The Colosseum is Rome’s most notorious ticketing bottleneck. 30-day release windows, complex ticket specifications, and instant sell-outs make planning a visit, a full-time job. Not to mention the chaotic security lines once you arrive. Instead, experience a tour of Rome’s ancient wonders without a moment wasted. Use skip-the-line tickets to enter the 2,000-year-old travertine tiers, then see the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with an expert guide. Book now, we'll take care of the rest!
What You Get With This Tour
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Imagine the ruthless audience’s roar
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum
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Guided tour of the Colosseum 1st and 2nd tiers
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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
Your tour begins in the shadow of the world's most famous amphitheater. Meet your guide and group for an introduction to Rome’s ruthless entertainment history. Then feel the anticipation build as you prepare to bypass the massive crowds and step back 2,000 years. -
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Climb through the travertine limestone tiers
Next, utilize your skip-the-line tickets to go through a privileged entrance, specialized for tour groups. Pass through a security check, then explore the first and second levels of this architectural giant with your guide. Peer down to look into the Colosseum underground from above, while your guide helps you imagine the roar of 50,000 fans and the combative pageantry of the empire’s greatest spectacles. -
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Explore the Palatine Hill
Then, exit the Colosseum to climb the legendary Palatine hill where Romulus allegedly founded the city in 753 B.C. Navigate the ruins of massive imperial palaces with your guide, and discover where the Roman elite lived in excess, enjoying sweeping views over the city that ruled the Mediterranean. -
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Walk the ancient Roman Forum
Follow your guide to the Roman Forum to experience the center of ancient Roman political life, where senators traded both laws and scandalous gossip. Walk the Via Sacra, the main road, to stand where Julius Caesar’s dramatic funeral changed history. Then visit the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, to hear the secrets of the women who guarded Rome’s most sacred flame. -
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Your tour finishes in the Roman Forum
Your tour concludes in the heart of the ancient city center among monumental temples and arches. Say goodbye to your guide, with memories to last a lifetime, having just experienced one of the seven wonders of the world.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
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. The Colosseum has very steep stairs, if you expect to need to use the elevator on this tour, please contact us in advance, so the guide can prepare accordingly.
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. All Colosseum tours are subject to time change. Please keep the date of your tour flexible.
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.
Security Check: Every person entering the Colosseum, including those with skip-the-line tickets, is required to go through an airport style security check.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 3-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Colosseum entry tickets
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tickets
Guided tour 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
My wife and I did this tour. This was a great tour. I would recommend a tour for anyone visiting these. The guide was great and we saw the main parts of the sites. I would book this tour again.
We toured Roman forum and colosseum with tour guide Maria. Usually we do self-guided tours but it was so nice to have Maria pants picture or ancient life and help us make sense of the vast ruins. She was also an expert at navigating the crowds and getting us lovey view points.
Nice tour. Eddy made it great. Knowledgeable and kind. Well done.
The tour was amazing! Marco was very informative and he knew his stuff!!
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?
This tour included a privileged entrance that let's you bypass the general admission entrance line. However, please keep in mind that every person entering the Colosseum, including those with skip-the-line tickets, is required to go through an airport style security check.
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.
