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.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Ho_S, 10/27/2025 6:36:50 PM
Our tour guide was outstanding. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. She answered every question and it was obvious she enjoyed her job. we enjoyed this tour guide more than any other guide we had on this long trip.
Dewey_W, 10/27/2025 5:17:18 PM
Excellent tour with Paola. She gave us wonderful facts about our site tour! She carefully outlined our tour for the 3 hrs and followed it carefully
elaineb626, 10/27/2025 12:25:45 PM
Cosimo was our guide and he was extemely knowledgable and humourous. We had a small group and he made sure he included every single person in the experience. It was a very enjoyavble 3 hours.
M2836PCsuzannem, 10/27/2025 11:28:55 AM
Sylvia was wonderful! Knowledgeable and fun, enthusiastic about sharing her love of Rome’s history with others, and very helpful in accommodating my family’s mobility limitations. Ten stars!
JAMES_J, 10/27/2025 11:01:53 AM
This tour is very informative. There is a lot of walking up and down rough surfaces. Have good walking shoes.
K9312AEtimothyf, 10/27/2025 10:43:23 AM
Sylvia was absolutely the best tour guide we've ever had. Tour took a tiny bit longer due to a family getting lost but thats their problem. Couldn't reccomend her more!
Extraordinary369207, 10/27/2025 10:42:09 AM
Silvia was a great guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and informative and so pleasant and engaging as well! Highly recommend her!
Diane_S, 10/27/2025 8:01:15 AM
Giorgio was the best of tour guides! Knowledgeable and willing to share, answered questions, personable—he had it all going on!
arthursM943OS, 10/27/2025 6:53:23 AM
Very experienced and freindly, knew alot. Excellent tour! Our guide was passionate and informative, making the Colosseum and Forum Romanum come alive with fascinating stories and historical insights.
Coastal21963493919, 10/27/2025 6:52:06 AM
Such an amazing tour! Really interesting and fascinating. Our tour guide, Silvia, was also so so good! She was an amazing storyteller and you could tell she really knew what she was talking about. Not to mention how positive and kind she was! It was an amazing experience, recommend it!
- 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