Epic Colosseum & Ancient Rome: Skip-Line VIP Tour
The ancient glory of Rome is reborn! Skip the Line at three of the most significant surviving remnants of the Eternal City: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Your English-speaking expert historian tour guide will share anecdotes and history throughout the 3-hour tour, rebuilding the impressive ruins with tales of Ancient Rome’s heyday.
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sjaystewart01, 10/31/2025 4:27:32 PM
Great tour. Maria, our tour guide was terrific. We enjoyed seeing the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It was a very rewarding morning and we highly recommend it!
Andrew_N, 10/31/2025 2:30:01 PM
Brilliant guided tour with lots of great information and facts. Would really recommend it to anyone who was looking for a tour of the colosseum. It was was well worth the money and the best way to see everything.
510Julia, 10/31/2025 2:18:39 PM
Sam was an excellent tour guide, friendly, very knowledgeable and happy to answer all of our questions. The images he shared helped us to visualise the colosseum as it was originally designed. The timing and pace of the tour was just right and had obviously been well planned. We would recommend.
Kristen M, 10/31/2025 8:07:56 AM
Our tour guide is Silvia. She greeted us with a lovely smile and had a little chat before the tour start. She knows a lot about the places, she’s very informative and professional. She is patient and takes care of the elderly especially those have a little walking problem with stairs and uphill path. Given time to washroom, photo spots. She’s smart to use the waiting time (as some of us had to use the washroom) to provide more information behind the spots. With interesting questions and photos that make the history visualised and vivid. She’s very good, hope that you will have her be your tour guide when you join the city wonder tours.
F7343TIjanetk, 10/31/2025 7:48:32 AM
Sylvia was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Her English is excellent perhaps speaking a little slower would be only suggestion. Would definitely use her again
933jairod, 10/31/2025 6:40:43 AM
Silvia was such a wonderful guide with lots of energy and tons of fun facts. For your next time in Rome, I highly recommend her!!!
Michaela H, 10/31/2025 6:36:52 AM
We had an amazing time with Silvia as our guide. I’ve done this tour twice in my life and every time I walk away with new information. The views and history is incredible.
Memory_R, 10/30/2025 2:41:19 PM
The Forum, Pallantine Hill, and the Colosseum were very interesting. The ruins were beautiful. Our guide, an archaeologist, was very knowledgeable. The tour was a walking tour and was very fast-paced. The guide was walking much faster than the majority of the group, which made it difficult to keep up. We’d lose audio because he got so far ahead. Several in the group asked him to slow down, but he said he couldn’t because he had to get us to the Colosseum by our entrance time. After entering the colosseum he walked quickly, not allowing time to take pictures, until he got to the area he wanted to stop. Then we stayed in that spot for a very long time while he explained the history, which was interesting and informative. After the conclusion of the tour (at that spot about 1/2 way around) he left us to take our time to view and walk around. We were able to take pictures and see all we wanted to see. It would have been nice to have had a little more time on the hill. We walked through the interior of homes, but couldn’t really see anything as we were trying to keep up. If you have any mobility issues at all (use a walking stick, can’t walk at a fast pace) I’d suggest a different tour.
marcia_C, 10/30/2025 10:01:13 AM
Worth the time and money. Very informative and great pace. Very easy to understand. Very personable guide. I appreciated that he started on time too.
williamtV5985NF, 10/30/2025 6:32:23 AM
We had an amazing time. We saw so much and were really well informed! Would definitely recommend. Silia was so friendly and I had a really fabulous experience.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
- Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
- Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour
- May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
Departure point
Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.Redemption
• Please ensure to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your departure time. Late comers cannot be accommodated. • Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point. • Due to Colosseum security regulations, a PASSPORT OR VALID ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry. • Only very small bags are allowed. There are no cloakrooms at the Colosseum. • Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience. • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs. • Gratuities for your guide that provided excellent service are appreciated! *Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed. ** ONLY if 'Audioguide Tickets with Arena' option is selected ** • In order to download your self-guided app, please search for ""Pop Guide"" on Google store or Apple store. You can also access to your audioguide by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://unlockmy.guide/oUC4CwxHJtQwfknj8 - Download the ""Pop Guide"" app and login using the following credentials: - Username: QDR-000234 - Password: 69014 PLEASE ENSURE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP BEFORE THE TOUR. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline. Please ensure to bring your headsets to listen to the audioguide.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
72 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 72 hours before travel date - 0% refund