Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Guided Group - Skip the Line Tour
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Rome, Italy
3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Visit the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with one of our tours.
Thanks to our many years of experience, we can offer two ways to visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world and the Colosseum, a symbol of the Roman Empire. Choose a guided tour in English with an official tour guide, or choose to visit at your leisure, without having to follow a group, by booking the option of visiting the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a self-guided tour (An audioguide in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish with 44 points of interest), which you can conveniently download onto your smartphone.
Learn the story of the Romans and its most important monuments on a tour of Ancient Rome. Enjoy a fast-track entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
Your guide or audio guide will entertain you with captivating tales of the legendary spectacles in the Colosseum and the incredible history of Rome and its most iconic monuments
What's Included
- Self Tour Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry fees included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry fees included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Guided Tour Option official English-speaking tour guide for the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum
- Unlimited access to all self-guided features • Unlimited use for the duration of your stay
- Wireless headset system to hear your guide clearly
- Option Self audio-guided tour Multilingual in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish
- Mobile Device and Headphones
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tour Guide not included with the option: Self audio-guided tour
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
Colosseum
Your guide will make you explore the hidden corners inside of the Colosseum, bringing the amphitheater to life.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Roman Forum
And then explore the famous Roman Forum, the centre of life in ancient Rome where many of the oldest and most important buildings were located and the venue for public speeches, elections, criminal trials, and single combat gladiatorial matches. The enchantment of the Roman Forum - where the main market took place - and the Sacred Way - the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from the countless battles and conquests.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
- 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.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- 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.
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley.
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The Colosseum Management does not distribute individual tickets. We will have one group ticket for the entire group. For this reason, we are not able to give tickets to late arrivals that missed the tour!
- All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- The entrance timings to the Colosseum listed here are indicative and subject to availability per each time slot. If the chosen time is not available, we will book the next available time slot.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Activity code: C-66570P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Self Tour Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry fees included.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry fees included.
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges.
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Guided Tour Option official English-speaking tour guide for the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum.
- Unlimited access to all self-guided features • Unlimited use for the duration of your stay.
- Wireless headset system to hear your guide clearly.
- Option Self audio-guided tour Multilingual in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish.
The following is NOT included:
- Mobile Device and Headphones.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Tour Guide not included with the option: Self audio-guided tour.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Guided Group - Skip the Line Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Guided Group - Skip the Line Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Self Tour Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry fees included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry fees included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Guided Tour Option official English-speaking tour guide for the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum
- Unlimited access to all self-guided features • Unlimited use for the duration of your stay
- Wireless headset system to hear your guide clearly
- Option Self audio-guided tour Multilingual in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish
- Mobile Device and Headphones
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tour Guide not included with the option: Self audio-guided tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
- 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.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- 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.
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley.
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The Colosseum Management does not distribute individual tickets. We will have one group ticket for the entire group. For this reason, we are not able to give tickets to late arrivals that missed the tour!
- All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- The entrance timings to the Colosseum listed here are indicative and subject to availability per each time slot. If the chosen time is not available, we will book the next available time slot.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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