Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Entry with Audio Guide App
Description
The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill formed the heart of ancient Rome. Experience the area at your own pace when you book these convenient packages, with an audio guide app to keep you informed. The entry-level option visits the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the “super sites” where emperors lived and played; other options include the Colosseum (arena floor, spectator levels, or both) with the Forum and the Palatine. Experience Rome’s ancient sites at a pace that suits you One option includes the House of Augustus, Temple of Romulus, and more Uncover imperial Rome’s secrets with an audio guide on your phone Soak up glorious views of the ancient city from the peak of Palatine Hill
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The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age.
The Forum was the centre of day-to-day life in Rome: the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials and gladiatorial matches and the nucleus of commercial affairs.
The Palatine Hill, which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city; it has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire".
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must bring a photo ID (copies or photos on your phone are fine). Your ID and ticket will be scanned at the entrance.
- Everyone's full name (as shown on their ID) must be given when booking. If the names don't match the ID, entry may be refused.
- You’ll receive your ticket by email and WhatsApp (if available) before your visit.
- Go straight to the entrance, but everyone must still go through the security check line, which may have a short wait on busy days.
- Kids under 18 enter for free, but we still need their names when you book.
- We’ll provide free child tickets for them.
- A digital audio guide (online, app, or MP3) will be sent.
- You’ll need to listen on your own phone with headphones.
- Your ticket includes one entry to the Colosseum and one entry to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
- Bring your ticket with you — either printed or on your phone.
- he organizer may cancel the tour due to unexpected issues.
- You must be at least 18 years old to book, and children must come with an adult.
- You can visit Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before or after the Colosseum
- The tour duration is 3 hours. The organizer reserves the right to switch up which comes first: Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, or the Colosseum, depending on the time slot.
- Once the tour date has passed, refunds are not available.
- Our operational team has the right to select the Colosseum entrance depending on the situation
- Guides, please do not book with us — we do not provide tickets for guides.
- Take advantage of a complimentary visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and explore the heart of ancient Rome.
Reviews(397)
The Colosseum is manically busy at all times of the day. Yes it’s a fantastic site but trying to see it in a comfortable relaxed way is impossible due to the numbers of people, despite their alleged number restrictions and strict time slots. Also the Viator tickets are the standard 18 euro tickets you should be able to buy direct from the colosseum website, however you can’t because the likes of Viator have bought them up and then sell them on for a 100% plus profit. The tickets did come through in time for the visit and all worked fine. But you do feel ripped off and then subjected to a cattle market crush inside the Colosseum. We didn’t stay overly long as it’s quite oppressive inside especially when hot. My advice is don’t bother and view it from the outside if you aren’t overly bothered about “going in”. Overall it wasn’t the great experience we hoped for, and the tickets are a rip off if bought via the online sellers other than the Colosseum.
Excellent experience from start to finish, booking process to communication prior to and day of event excellent. The actual experience was amazing and would highly rate this as a must see.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
Smooth experience. We received our tickets two days in advance and were able to easily access the sites. We had great time and the audio guide was a good listen.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that receiving your tickets in advance made your visit stress-free. It’s great to know you enjoyed the experience and found the audio guide engaging as well. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another memorable visit.
Wasn’t able to make on time denied entry. Then they said we can still do forum and Palatine hill. Was denied entry they were closed. I asked for a refund due to not being able to com back… they weren’t specific about those details and I lost $130 dollars on my honeymoon I was really sad about it! Every other tour through them was great. This was just so frustrating and disappointing.
We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment, especially during such an important trip. At the same time, we would like to clarify that Colosseum entry times are strictly fixed and regulated by the site authorities. As communicated prior to your visit, late arrivals cannot be accommodated. On the day of your tour, you arrived approximately 60 minutes after your scheduled entry time, and unfortunately, access was denied by the venue staff. Our team did their best to offer an alternative by allowing you to still visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill; however, we understand this did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide clear information in advance and deliver a great experience, and we’re glad to hear your other tours with us were enjoyable. We regret that this particular situation led to frustration and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving how we communicate these important details. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Early July, hot and crowded, but manageable. Ticket line is quite long If doing the full experience, do the arena before moving to the 2nd floor to avoid needing to backtrack. We did the Forum the next morning to avoid the heat.
It’s self guided so you just walk about by yourself which is fine. Price is fair. If I am being honest, you wait your whole life to see the coliseum and then you get there is underwhelming, far too many people and they haven’t done enough to restore the structure. Most of the statues are missing and the staff are pretty rude.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the self-guided format and pricing fair, but we’re sorry the Colosseum didn’t meet your expectations. As one of the world’s busiest landmarks, crowds and ongoing preservation work can affect the experience, and these are outside our control. We also regret to hear about your interaction with on-site staff and appreciate you highlighting this. Thank you again—your feedback helps us improve for future travelers.
perfect lis too. walking distance to most attractions good value for money and spectacular view of the colesseum
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
Everything very well organized and clear. I downloaded the mobile app and it couldn't be easier. I will definitely do it again.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que todo te resultó claro y bien organizado, y que la app te facilitó aún más la experiencia. Trabajamos justamente para que reservar y disfrutar sea lo más sencillo posible. Será un placer volver a acompañarte en tu próxima aventura.
Stay to your time,15 mins early max.Bring protection from the sun.Lovely experience,lots to see & take in the atmosphere of this wonderful historic place.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and took in the atmosphere of such a wonderful historic place. Great tips as well—arriving on time and being prepared for the sun really helps make the most of the visit. We hope to welcome you again soon.
One of the highlights of Rome. Get tickets early. Registration can be a bit confusing and chaotic on site.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you consider this one of the highlights of Rome. We appreciate your tip about booking tickets early—it’s definitely helpful for future visitors. We’re sorry to hear that the on-site registration process felt confusing and a bit chaotic. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll share them with the team to work on making the experience smoother and more organized for everyone. We hope you still had an enjoyable visit and that we can welcome you again in the future.
