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
Stephen_N, 12/13/2025 9:27:54 AM
Great tour by Amy. Appreciated her depth of knowledge about Roman history/Colosseum. Great pace. Very personable. Loved the added pictures to give context to the stories. Would highly recommend.
Suzy_A, 12/13/2025 3:13:50 AM
Very well organized and interesting. Our guide, Amy was very knowledgeable!! And pleasant!! Definitely go on a tour for this experience!! Not to be missed!!!
Zachary_P, 12/12/2025 6:07:06 PM
This is my first visiting Rome and wanted to have a guided tour to have more context to see the Colosseum, Roman forum and Palatine hill. We had Amy as our tour guide and she was amazing! She was really knowledgeable, funny and respectful. I had a 3 hour tour and could of listened to her for another 3 hours. She made this experience unforgettable. Definitely recommend! Would love this tour again.
Eric_B, 12/11/2025 2:28:47 PM
Our tour guide Maria was super informative, friendly, and provided phenomenal insight into the wonders of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill! She took us to some amazing views of the city and perfect spots for photos. We avoided the long lines and really got to soak up all the sites/access. Highly recommend to anyone interested in seeing the Colosseum.
Hannah S, 12/11/2025 5:48:47 AM
Andri was a fantastic guide- so engaging and friendly, with impressive knowledge and expertise. He answered our questions and went above and beyond, even recommending places for lunch and dinner (which by the way were excellent!). Thank you for a thoroughly interesting and stimulating tour!
GINO_M, 12/11/2025 3:23:49 AM
A must do in Rome. Maria Luisa was extremely knowledgeable & friendly. It was very educational & exciting.
630mareet, 12/10/2025 4:24:10 PM
Great stay - Kerry francisco big mama pinky Figther bring the energy around the pool! Thanks 🙏🏻 you guys for everything ❤️
Jill_B, 12/10/2025 2:18:52 PM
Great experience. Learned a lot without being boring. So much to see but did not feel rushed. Highly recommend.
cruisin2, 12/9/2025 4:41:06 PM
What a great tour given by Ami, the Colosseum and surrounding forum is amazing and Ami bought it to life with her in depth knowledge and wit. Highly recommend !
JARED_P, 12/9/2025 3:36:40 PM
My wife and I came to Rome for the jubilee from the United States and decided to do this tour of the Colosseum and we couldn’t be happier. I’m actually a theology major with fairly extensive history studying and I learned quite a bit from Klaus. He was an amazing guide and an unforgettable tour. Don’t hesitate to book this tour.
- 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