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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EuropeaninBoston, 10/20/2025 6:07:14 PM
Great to see it, the guide average, running through and very little info. Great to have a ticket but otherwise nothing special
James_J, 10/20/2025 4:33:41 PM
The tour itself was great, but for only one of us. We could not see anything on the booking confirmation to tell us we needed to bring ID until we looked at the "see more" details later. My wallet was stolen the day before, so my wife was reluctant to bring any cards or identification and they would not let her join the tour. You should really have some kind of alert at the top of the confirmation so others don't make the same mistake.
mark_s, 10/20/2025 4:27:32 PM
One of the best guided tours I've been on ,Georgio was,so passionate about Rome and the colosseum and made,it so much fun .it was,amazing
Trail33220959646, 10/20/2025 4:07:36 PM
We had Silvia for our tour of the Roman Forum, Palentine Hill, and the Colosseum. Silvia was incredibly knowledgeable and very entertaining to listen to. She brought the story of Ancient Rome to life for us and I only wish we could request her for all our tours. If you get Silvia, be prepared to laugh, learn and have a wonderful time.
Ginger_R, 10/20/2025 3:27:00 PM
Silvia was amazing and a wealth of knowledge. We were late getting to the meeting point due to a traffic issue. We stumbled upon the group starting the tour based on the description. Silvia was so kind to verify us, check us in late and have someone bring us everything we needed for the tour. What started out with me in tears ended with me smiling because of her kindness. Did I also mention I learned so much too due to her wealth of knowledge?
Julia_M, 10/20/2025 3:05:00 PM
the tour was amazing! very informative. LOTS of walking. it lasted around 3 hours. our tour guide was so fun and accommodating. very easy to find the group as well. 10/10!!
E1907AJkelseys, 10/20/2025 6:35:23 AM
This tour was awesome! I learned so much and was amazed the entire time. Our tour guide was also impressive. If I could give our tour guide Silvia 100 stars I would. She gave us by far the best tour we’ve been on during our trip! Her knowledge of Roman history was incredible. Her clear passion for history, archeology and preservation was palpable. I hope we can come back in the next couple of years and go on all of Silvia’s other tours!
AnnPaty91, 10/20/2025 6:34:55 AM
Silvia gave the best tour I have ever been on! I learned so much about the history, architecture, and archaeology of the Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill and surrounding areas. Silvia was not only knowledgeable and had answers to all of our questions, but her clear passion and love of her work were so evident. Thank you for the opportunity of this tour, and I hope to return and take any other tours that she hosts!
Deanna_P, 10/19/2025 7:56:17 PM
Carlos was ABSOLUTELY the best tour guide to have. He knew so much about the history, and it was so intriguing listening to him. He also knew the answers to all of our questions. I cannot imagine touring the Amphitheatrum Flavium (learned that from Carlos) and Palatine Hill without having someone so knowledgeable to give us all the important details.
tyrone_r, 10/19/2025 6:36:56 PM
Three long walking hours. But interesting end well presented. Guide was knowledgeable and focused. Good.
- 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