* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy fast track entrance into the world's most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with this private tour. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.
Use your ticket to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Full on-site assistance
All Fees and Taxes
Professional archeologist guide
Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Departure Point
Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time. Note that there is also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs.
Piazza del Colosseo, Rome, Italy Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction of the area before skipping the line into the world's most visited attraction. Get ready to travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and to be amazed by the history of its most iconic monument. 10 minutes
Colosseum, Rome, Italy Once inside, marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering. Learn about the innovative techniques used to build it and discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction. Enjoy a stunning view of the Gladiator's Arena and hear about the bloody games that took place in it.
After your official tour ends you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking). 60 minutes
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy OPTIONALLY, you can join the guide to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking.
Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome.
Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar. 40 minutes
Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus. 35 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the security checks
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.
Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
Pets are not permitted
Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
This tour is subject to inclement weather conditions. If it is cancelled you will have the option to either reschedule or get a full refund
The Roman Forums and Palatine Hill are not wheelchair accessible
Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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