Avoid the long lines and relive the glorious events that took place at the Colosseum through the passionate stories of an expert guide.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Enjoy privileged entrance to the Colosseum
Go back to the age of the Emperors and discover the secrets of the Colosseum
Visit the place where Rome was founded, the Palatine Hill, and learn the story of the Roman Forum

Full description

Take an informative tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Skip the ticket lines, and admire historic sites including Palatine Hill with your guide.

Meet your tour guide in front of the Colosseum and head to the dedicated fast-track entrance to the world's most famous amphitheater, avoiding the long lines outside.

Starting from the ground level, admire the breathtaking structure of the Colosseum, learning about the bloody fights that took place here from your expert guide. Benefit from a headset to hear the guide clearly as you go.

Find out how the Roman engineers built such an amazing building and how the Colosseum became the center of public life in Ancient Rome. From the second tier of the Colosseum, take in amazing views of the amphitheater, and take some memorable photos. After a short break, continue your visit to Palatine Hill, the place where Rome was founded. Take a walk through history to explore the area's ruins, temples, and markets, before visiting the Roman Forum and learning about its fascinating history.

Includes

Fast-track entrance tickets to the Colosseum
Entrance to the Roman Forum
Entrance to Palatine Hill
Official tour guide
Headsets
Insurance

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This activity includes options for group tours and semi-private tours

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 171 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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Our guide was Augustinus (apologies if I’ve spelt that wrong), who was both funny and fascinating. He was able to answer all our questions and really enjoyed our time there. I went with little to no knowledge of the colosseum whereas my boyfriend had previously done a tour before, he had said this was more factual and enjoyable. I was completely amazed by the colosseum and was made even better by a great tour guide! Would definitely recommend.

October 28, 2021

Lorenzo AKA Larry was great. The tour focused on the most important (some little known) aspects lf the Colosseum, the Forum and Palatine Hill. He took is through the tour by telling a compelling and cohesive story while pointing out common misconceptions about the history of certain things and never losing the chance for a joke. Would totally recommend!

October 10, 2021

Our guide Francesco Julius was amazing: a walking encyclopidiia, humorous, profound and entertaining, we enjoyed every minute of our tour with this exceptional guy: he speaks so many languages and know everything Rome like the palm of his hand. We would gladly give him 10 stars. Thank yu "Get Your Guide" for this wonderful experience!!!

September 27, 2021

Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Skip-the-Line 2.5-Hour Tour

Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Skip-the-Line 2.5-Hour Tour

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