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Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Guided Official Guided Tour

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Official Guided Tour and Tickets!
Intimate Small Group Tours with our local expert guides for an unforgettable experience.
Immerse Yourself in the History in this 2.5-hour tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome goes back in time. Enter directly through the group entrance of the Colosseum to avoid long waits. Explore the first and second tiers for great views.
Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert history come to life!!

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What's included

  • Admission Tickets
  • 2.5 hrs Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill guided tour, group max 25 people
  • Professional Tour Guide Licensed by the City of Rome
  • Wireless Headset System to hear the guide perfectly (over 8 people)

What's not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Colosseum Underground and Arena Level

What do I need to bring

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes. In summer, wear sunscreen and a hat, and bring water or a water bottle. There are fountains inside the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill where you can fill them up.

In winter, in case of rainy weather, we suggest impermeable shoes, a jacket, and an umbrella.

You must bring your IDs/Passports with you (a copy is also valid)

Attention

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Pets are not allowed to enter the monument
  • The meeting point is at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the Basilica's entrance. Our Staff will wait next to the park entrance with a "Tour in the city" sign. The meeting time is 25 minutes before the tour departure time due to management and organizational reasons
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. At the entrance of the Colosseum, security will check the ID card of each visitor. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office before entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • PLEASE NOTE: as for the Colosseum's new management, it might take a few minutes to grab tickets for children (if there are children in the group) so the activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
  • The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary (the group may start at the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum before the Colosseum)
  • 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
  • Discounts for children under 18 years are applied only with a valid ID card!
  • Please note that for security 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
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage/trolleys
  • Please note 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 this case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
  • Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
  • No change can be made for bookings less than 7 days before the time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
  • For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
  • In case of late arrival or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy, a refund is not foreseen.
  • The duration of the tour may vary according to the time taken to access the monument. The tour duration is always at least 2 hours and will always be at most 3 hours.
  • Every refund request MUST be made within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
  • Not accessible for walker users
  • We kindly inform you that any disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you from regularly joining the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff
  • READ IT CAREFULLY The starting point, ticket redemption point, and meeting point are at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the Basilica's entrance. Our Staff wearing blue T-shirts branded "Tour in the city" will be on the opposite side of the street just in front of the park entrance. Mandatory meeting time at least 25 minutes before the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons. You must have a VALID PHOTO ID to enter the Colosseum (Driver's License, Passport, or State ID all work.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided at the time of booking doesn't match the one on your ID. Discount for children under 18 years IS APPLIED ONLY WITH A VALID ID CARD! (Student Cards are not considered Valid IDs) Late arrivals or not-shows are not refundable. BE AWARE the group may need to leave from the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour booked time. Please note that the Colosseum's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure even for pre-booked travelers, and it can influence the smooth running of the tour. Tickets are named, timed, dated, and not refundable. When the tour starts, you will be given radios and headsets. THE RADIOS ARE NOT DISPOSABLE! YOU MUST GIVE THEM BACK TO THE TOUR GUIDE AT THE END OF THE TOUR! The order in which the sites are visited may vary due to extraordinary events or circumstances. Please note that the Colosseum Administration has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for extraordinary events, strikes, rain, or any other reason. Access to archaeological areas or museums may be subject to delays beyond our control. For any communication, the Staff has no responsibility in case the phone number left at the moment of your booking is wrong or inactive. The tour duration is always at least 2 hours and will always be at most 3 hours.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Guided Official Guided Tour

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