Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

The Colosseum cannot be missed, but it is known for extremely long waiting times. The last thing you want to do on your holiday is to spend hours waiting in Rome’s scorching heat. With our priority access tour you could save hours waiting in line. Our expert guides will bring the gory history of the Colosseum to life. We’ll be sure to keep everyone entertained, from children to grandparents.

This experience also includes a tour of the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where you will see the emperors palaces and the ancient city of Rome. Upgrade to visit the arena floor and underground, restricted areas that are off-limits to most visitors.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Your tour begins with the legendary Colosseum, Ancient Rome’s architectural masterwork. Your guide will take you back in time to the glory days of the Roman Empire. Discover what it was really like to watch gladiator fights and beast hunts. Learn how the Colosseum was built and how state-of-the-art engineering and technology made the games possible. With your guide, you will explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum for one hour, with plenty of stops at the best photo spots.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Your next step is the exact spot where Rome was founded. On this very hill, Romulus is said to have killed his brother Remus in 753BC before founding the Eternal City. Discover the remains of the emperors’ luxury palaces as you explore the most exclusive neighbourhood in the Roman Empire. The ruins, towering pine trees and spectacular views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make this a truly magical experience

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

For this section of the tour, you will walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar himself and explore ‘Downtown Ancient Rome.’ Uncover the secrets of the centre of the Roman Empire, the place where emperors, senators and common Romans spent their lives. You will discover temples, open air markets, triumphal arches and much more as you wander through the heart of ancient Rome like a toga-clad senator. Once the tour is over you can stay and explore the Forum and Palatine Hill for as long as you would like.


Duration: 30 minutes