Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour Semi-private In English: Colosseum, Forum, & Palatine Hill
ID: GYG183914-O-682879
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Learn about the history of the Colosseum on a guided tour with a skip-the-line ticket. Explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Discover Rome's Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill and learn fascinating insights about the city's history.
Begin your tour of Rome's Ancient City with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum. Hear an introduction to the Colosseum and learn about the building's incredible construction and why it is considered an engineering marvel to this day.
Notice the Roman numerals above each archway as you enter. Explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels as your guide shares stories of the emperors, gladiators, and famous battles that make the Colosseum Rome's most celebrated ancient monument.
With your newly acquired expertise of ancient Romans, walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Pass by the triumphal Arch of Constantine as you learn the story of Rome's birth and its legendary twins, Romulus and Remus.
Once inside the Roman Forum, pass by the Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the burial site of Julius Caesar — all standing on what was once a vast swampland.
Continue to the Palatine Hill where you will see the ruins of the Imperial Palaces, the extensive grounds from which the Emperors would rule the city.
Highlights
- Experience the wonder of the Colosseum with an expert tour guide
- Save time with skip-the-line entry tickets and priority access
- Enjoy an in depth tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• For safety reasons and to limit crowding during busy periods, the Colosseum allows only 3,000 people inside at any time. This may cause a slight delay for entry if capacity has been reached, even with pre-booked reservations
• Please bring valid photo ID as you will be asked to show this at the Colosseum’s entrance (including children 3-17 years)
• The tour runs rain or shine. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals
• Skip-the-line and priority entrance refers to the ticket line only and not the security check line which everyone has to go through upon entering the Colosseum
• There may be additional security checks and some delays due to new security measures in operation
• Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
• All children must be accompanied by an adult, children under 2 year of age are free
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 Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Via Cavour, 301, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
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.
