Skip the Line: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour, Rome

The ancient glory of Rome is reborn! Skip the Line at three of the most significant surviving remnants of the Eternal City: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Your English-speaking expert historian tour guide will share anecdotes and history throughout the 3-hour tour, rebuilding the impressive ruins with tales of Ancient Rome’s heyday.

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ Colosseum Entry ticket (€18)

✔ Professional Expert local guide

✔ Colosseum Entry ticket with Arena (if Semi Private option is selected €24)

✔ Skip-the-Line Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

✔ Headsets to hear your guide clearly

✔ Fully guided visit of the Colosseum

✖ Gratuities

✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure: L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.

Return: Palatine Hill, 00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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Itinerary

1

Colosseum Your journey into antiquity begins with the Colosseum, one of the world’s most iconic sights. Your guide will call on their historical and archaeological expertise to tell you all about the battles, both physical and political, that played out in this incredible amphitheater. You might be surprised to learn that ‘Gladiator’ didn’t get everything right and that feats of ancient engineering even allowed the Romans to re-enact naval battles here.

Duration: 1.5 hours

2

Palatine Hill The next stop takes you back to the very beginning. The Palatine Hill is the spot Romulus chose to found the city that would become Rome in 753 BC – a decision that ended in tragedy for his brother Remus. Here, steeped in history, you’ll enjoy spectacular views overlooking your next destination: the Roman Forum.

Duration: 60 minutes

3

Roman Forum The Forum and the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way, were the heart of Ancient Rome. All of Roman life could be found in this bustling marketplace: commerce and trade, political rallies, military parades, and the sacred ceremonies of the Vestal Virgins. In just three hours, you’ll experience all that allowed Rome to endure so long – staying immersed in history the entire time, without wasting a moment waiting in line.

Duration: 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Italy’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours

• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

• Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience

• Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customer names, we will cancel the booking. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.

• Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.

• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

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