Italy · Monuments

3-Hour Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

3 Hours Round trip from Piazza del Colosseo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors and fearless gladiators
  • 02 Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in one tour
  • 03 Enjoy skip-the-line access at all three Ancient Rome sites
  • 04 Join a semi-private experience with no more than 13 participants

Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors and fearless gladiators on this 3-hour afternoon tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Explore Ancient Rome with an expert, English-speaking Rome tour guide who brings these iconic ruins to life with stories and anecdotes. With skip-the-line access and all entrance tickets included, you'll spend more time discovering the sites and less time waiting in line. This semi-private experience is limited to 13 people or fewer.

Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors and fearless gladiators on this 3-hour afternoon tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

  • Start your tour with your Rome guide.

  • Visit the stunning structure of the Colosseum.

  • Explore the Roman Forum and the Via Sacra.

  • Make your way to Palatine Hill for views overlooking the Forum.

Colosseum amphitheatre, Roman Forum ruins, Palatine Hill viewpoints

Where this trip takes you

Colosseum amphitheatre, Roman Forum ruins, Palatine Hill viewpoints

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Piazza del Colosseo 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Rome tour guide

  • Semi-private groups of 13 people or fewer

  • Skip-the-line access at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

  • All entrance tickets and reservation fees

  • Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing

What's Not Included

  • Food and beverages

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water bottles
  • Hats
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • In the summer, use sunscreen, wear a hat, and carry water in bottles that can be refilled around the archaeological area.

  • Make sure you have comfortable shoes, water bottles, and hats. There will be a lot of walking involved, including steep stairs, cobblestones, and a walk up a hill.

  • PM Skip the Line Semi-Private Colosseum & Ancient Rome afternoon guided tour.

  • Afternoon departure. Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors and fearless gladiators on a small-group skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The groups are a maximum of 13 people. Once in Rome Authentic Experiences, archaeologists and art historians, all licensed official guides of Rome, have been leading guests to discover Ancient Rome for years.

  • Don't just visit Rome - experience it on a Colosseum tour. You'll visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an expert, English-speaking Rome tour guide who will tell you the stories and anecdotes that bring these ruins to life. With skip-the-line access at all three sites, you won't waste time waiting in line. This semi-private tour will be in a group of no more than 13 participants.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Tour start
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Piazza del Colosseo.

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