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Colosseum Tour: Skip the Line with Expert Guide
4.2
71 Ratings
Roma
Experience the wonders of ancient Rome with a skip-the-line guided tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Explore these iconic landmarks with an official live speaking guide in your language. Don’t waste time waiting in line - book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
7 days
Highlights
- Colosseum - Once you meet your guide at the meeting point, you’ll start the tour directly from Colosseum, the iconic symbol of ancient Rome. This architectural marvel, once the epicenter of gladiatorial combat and grand spectacles, now stands as a testament to Roman engineering and culture. Marvel at the intricate details of the underground chambers and learn about the complex systems that brought the Colosseum to life. Your expert guide will share captivating stories and lesser-known facts, giving you an insider’s perspective on this UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Roman Forum - After the Colosseum, you will continue your tour into the Roman Forum. This sprawling archaeological site, once the center of Roman public life, offers a fascinating glimpse into the empire’s political, religious, and social life. Wander through the ruins of grand temples, basilicas, and public spaces, as your guide reveals the Forum’s rich history, from the time of the Republic to the heights of Imperial Rome. You’ll learn about the significant events that took place here, the speeches of Cicero, and the processions of triumphal emperors. Marvel at the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Titus, and the House of the Vestal Virgins, each with its own story to tell. The Forum is a treasure trove of history, and your guide will ensure you don’t miss a single detail. - Palatine Hill - the last path of your tour, you’ll ascend the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and a site rich with history and myth. Standing tall above the Roman Forum, this ancient hill was home to emperors, and its ruins offer breathtaking views over the city. As you explore the remnants of imperial palaces, your guide will share the stories of Rome’s most powerful rulers and the luxurious lives they led. Discover the Domus Augustana, the House of Livia, and the Stadium of Domitian, all testaments to the grandeur of ancient Rome. The Palatine is also steeped in mythology; it’s here that Romulus and Remus are said to have been raised by a she-wolf.
What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance pass (€18 per person)
- Set of earphones
- Expert guide speaking the selected language
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Pick up and mobility
Additional Information
- Bypass the queue and gain direct access to the Colosseum
- Official live speaking guide in your language
- Duration: 3 hours
Discover the history and grandeur of Rome with a guided tour through three of its most iconic sites: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Start your journey at the Colosseum.
Marvel at one of the largest and most famous amphitheaters in the world, and imagine the gladiatorial contests that once captivated thousands. Next, explore the Roman Forum, walking through the heart of ancient Rome where public speeches, elections, and triumphal processions took place. Conclude your tour with Palatine Hill, the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome, offering breathtaking views and insights into Rome’s legendary origins. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those eager to immerse themselves in the rich past of the Eternal City. Book now to experience Rome’s timeless allure!
- 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.
- 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, although infants are free of charge, it is necessary to add them to your booking. Otherwise, they will not be included in the group count and cannot enter.
Location
Casa dell'Acqua ACEA
Piazza del Colosseo
Meet your guide on the Via dei Fori Imperiali exit (corner with Piazza del Colosseo), between the fountain and the green kiosk.
The guide will be holding a sign with "Tourismotion" on it.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(71 Ratings)
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Victormc3794sx
Sep 7, 2024
Excellent guided tour of the Colosseum, Forum, Mount Palatine - Great experience to visit Colosseum, Forum and Mount Palatine.
The excellent and knowledgeable Juliet Guide, knows how to convey very well her great knowledge of Rome, highlight her great empathy with the little ones of the group, has a magnificent treatment and adapts to all needs. Thank you.
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Charlene_g
Aug 18, 2024
Rome & Palatine Hill tour - Our guide Sandra was incredible! Very knowledgeable and friendly. She made our tour very enjoyable.
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483tictacm
Apr 20, 2024
A good way to travel to Roman times - A perfect tour if you want to know the history of Rome in general terms...our guide explained the different historical and artistic stages, even providing photographs to make us perceive the differences between the current state and what the Colosseum was like before, highlighting the small details, and giving us the possibility of taking photographs at the best points.
The tour has been very fun and very instructive...I will surely repeat the next time I come with the family.
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Yokoa513
Feb 20, 2024
Simone is the bedt - Simone, our tour guide was fantastic! We felt so privileged to show us around.
We recommend skipping the line close to closing time for an unobstructed view.
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927maripazt
May 30, 2024
Thieves and few customer solutions - Two days before they called me saying that due to logistics we do the forum and palatine alone, they were left without a guide, and they advanced the time by 30 minutes and that they would return 20 euros of the 58 that the entrance cost (of which they returned 16) or canceled it. I didn't do it because I thought there wouldn't be any tickets there for two days.
At the time of the meeting, after spending 20 minutes surrounding the site without finding it (the entire road with construction fences that did not allow us to see the subway or the meeting point), I called the office and they told me that they had already given us as no show and They do not allow us to contact the guide because it is prohibited, being just a few meters from him. They refer me to civitatis and by the way the lady is very unfriendly and with very little empathy. We lost the money and the worst part was the disappointment. Thank God we got tickets at the box office for 18 euros. They neither returned what was promised nor tried in the slightest to join us in the group. Just one word...thieves.
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Navigate68428122680
May 18, 2024
Awful - With 3 days left before my visit to the Colosseum (tour of the Colosseum + Gladiator Arena, Forum and Palatine), the company contacts me and informs me that it will not be possible to make the visit, without providing me with a convincing reason. They offer me the possibility of cancellation or a change for 2:30 p.m., when my reservation was scheduled for 3:00 p.m. When I check the website, I see that there is a tour with seats available at 3:30 p.m. and I try to request the change, but they deny me. They insist that the only option is the 2:30 pm tour (reduced visit to the Colosseum only, not including the Forum and the Palatine) or cancellation.
Unfortunately, this has been a horrible experience. There is no commitment on the part of the company nor do they make any effort to find a satisfactory solution. I would not recommend anyone to hire their services.
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Karla12342016
Mar 18, 2024
BE CAREFUL WITH THIS COMPANY. DOES NOT HAVE EMPATHY FOR REFUNDS DUE TO CAUSES OF FORCE MAJEURE. - We requested a refund more than 15 days in advance due to a high-risk pregnancy and this LITTLE EMPATHY company did not refund our money, which is why we do not recommend taking tours with them since they did not even refund us 50% when all the tours had EMPATHY as it was a cause of force majeure and they left us reading without answering the messages BE CAREFUL WITH THIS COMPANY.
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Daort79
Mar 2, 2024
Scammers civitatis + tourismotion Rome - We feel scammed by civitatis and tourismotion Roma. We booked a tour on January 30 to do it on February 25, after paying €163. 2 hours later we had to cancel it for the next day, giving us the option to do so. Now it turns out that they are charging us for the 2 reservations, claiming that there was a cancellation option until January 24. "If we caught it on January 30." Civitatis blames tourismotion Rome and these blame Civitatis. Result: You have spent €163 on us and you have lost a few clients and we will give you all the bad publicity you deserve!!
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Laiar917
Jan 28, 2024
Zero empathy and humanity - The night before, my husband, my 10-month-old daughter and I caught gastroenteritis. The next morning (after spending a very bad night) we had booked this tour. We tried to contact both civitatis and them before going, since we were not in a healthy condition. Not receiving any type of response, we went to the meeting point so as not to lose the €100 and try to change it to another day. When talking to the person in charge (I think his name was Luziano) he told us that he was not going to change it for us, that if we were not okay, he would be sorry and that we would lose the money, that if not, we should go in, see the Colosseum and go to the hotel. I told him that my daughter was not feeling well and that she was going to bother the group with her cries, but she told me that today I could bother her and tomorrow someone else... the truth is that it was a pretty terrible treatment, and very, very inhumane.
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Patriciarc9046ix
Sep 13, 2023
Disastrous management of the guide and agency - After losing sight of the guide for a second we tried to contact all possible telephone numbers, they told us where we should meet...at that point the group did not pass by at any time...something that the guide confirmed to us later.The Goty guide She passed all the entrances to the Coliseum without knowing that people from her group were missing. They did not contact her via call, only a message that she saw when they were inside. They call us and write to us, lying, saying that they are waiting for us to enter the Colosseum when it is completely a lie since we heard the conversation they were having on the radio and the group was already inside, the guide came out later and confirmed that he had not taken the exit. that they told us. Disastrous management of which they ignore and direct you to complain in civitatis...which also disclaim responsibility.Shameful...after taking all the measures on our part it is worthless...they are unpresentable. In any tour or visit, at least they ensure that the same number of people as tickets pass through the entrances.
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