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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Thais_H, 10/24/2025 12:41:41 PM
Coliseum is not only the pictures from outside it has a lot of history inside our tour lady was very passionate and showed knowledge in a lot of detail while she walk us through the history. I really recommend this tour and no lines to go in which is a big plus
Jane_S, 10/24/2025 11:50:56 AM
Louise was great! So knowledgeable. She really made the tour very informative and interesting. Highly recommend.
nickwT1584XA, 10/24/2025 11:48:09 AM
This was a fantastic tour! Very detailed and informative, the tour guide Silvia displayed an exemplary level of knowledge which made it far more enjoyable! She was happy to take questions and had loads of stories to go with the pieces of knowledge she was giving us. Give her a pay rise! :)
Teresa_D, 10/24/2025 10:23:44 AM
Beautiful artwork. Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica were stunning. Knowledgeable guide. A lot of walking.
Roland A, 10/24/2025 5:56:58 AM
Informative booking process. Welcoming tour operator. Fantastic, knowledgeable, entertaining guide who managed to steer us to all of the best view points. Highly recommended.
Adelaide_A, 10/23/2025 7:21:25 AM
This tour was great! Our guide did a fantastic job of painting a picture of what the coliseum use to look like. It was so interesting to hear about the different events and building process of the coliseum. I like how we were given free time through to take pictures, sit down, or do something else we wanted to do.
Emily_K, 10/23/2025 3:19:54 AM
Mark was our guide, and he was great! He had so much knowledge of the coliseum and of Rome in general. He is from America, but his family goes back generations in Rome and he is proud of his Italian roots. This tour is just the right amount of time to see everything, and Mark brings you right to the Arch of Constantine, if you ask nicely.
Lee_r, 10/22/2025 3:48:47 PM
Wonderful and educational experience. Davide was tremendous and provided so much information. His enthusiasm added to the experience. Best tour we had in all of Italy (Florence, Rome Sorrento). My wife told him he should write a book. A+
Mike_F, 10/22/2025 2:30:39 PM
This tour delivered the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Forum in spades! It covered the Colosseum and Palatine in detail, and viewed much of the Forum (which you could then explore on your own). There are some elevators in the Colisseum to take you from the entry level to an upper balcony (but not the very top), which is really the only way to view the impressive architechture. Some of the Colisseum has been rebuilt, and the guide knows what's original, and what is not. Unlike ancient times, there is no roof so prepare for sun and rain. The Palatine Hill has pavement made up of stones, so the climbs and descents can be slippery. This is the one place on this tour to access a public restroom. Expect a number of security and bag checks. This guide spoke English very well and had an advanced archaeology degree.
kandgwilson, 10/22/2025 2:30:04 PM
This was our first actual guided tour to the Colosseum and forum our last time being self guided and pre Colossal crowds in Rome this year. City wonders was great our guide provided many hours of insight and covered many things we didnt get 20 yrs ago on our last trip to Rome. I also saw City wonders guides at the Vatican the next day and now have them down as one of our 2 go to guide services for more trips.
- 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.
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