Colosseum and Palatine Hill Skip-the-Line Tour Colosseum and Palatine Hill VIP Tour in English
ID: GYG57837-O-80858
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a 2.5-hour skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Imperial Forum, and Palatine Hill. See the ruins of temples and the mighty Flavian Amphitheatre. Ascend one of the legendary “7 Hills of Rome.”
Learn the story of the Roman Republic and its most important monuments on a half-day tour of Ancient Rome. Enjoy skip-the-line privileges at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman (Imperial) Forum.
Meet your guide at the local tour partner's office and enjoy panoramic views of the best preserved part of the Colosseum. Get a detailed description of the Colosseum from the outside, before skipping the long lines to step inside.
Once inside, learn about the spectacular entertainments put on during the Roman Republic. Discover the construction techniques invented by the Romans. Hear about the great feats of the gladiators and their battles with wild animals. Marvel at the technological advancements of the Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games.
Your guide will entertain you with tales of sea-battles and tell you about the cages where the lions were kept. Imagine the roar of the crowd as their blood-lust was met. Continue to the 2nd tiers for the best views of the Colosseum, inside and out.
Next, go to Palatine Hill to see where the elite emperors took residence. Admire the views of the Circus Maximus on one side and the Roman Forum on the other. See the ruins of the Temple of Julius Caesar, built in the same spot where his body was cremated. Look at the Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, Basilica of Maxentius and much more.
Highlights
- Learn the history of Ancient Rome at its most important monuments
- Look inside the mighty Colosseum and follow in the footsteps of the crowds on 2 tiers
- Hear stories about the brave gladiators and the bloodthirsty entertainments
- Ascend Palatine Hill to see where the Roman emperors lived
- Discover the ruins of the Temple of Julius Caesar and the site where he was cremated
- Journey through the glorious years of the Roman Republic and its great capital city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain conditions of the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forums
• The itinerary may vary depending on availability. The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
• Important: please note that you can not take large bags, backpacks or suitcases into the Colosseum. It is possible to bring small bags. Please note, there is no cloakroom service
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Selfie sticks cannot be used inside the Colosseum for security reasons
• Please be advised that the Colosseum’s capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure
• This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Masks are required while indoors
Meet your guide at Via delle Terme di Tito, corner Via Nicola Salvi. The guide will be waiting next to the park entrance with a sign "Tour in the city" on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
