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Colosseum Roma Pass Entry and Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

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Overview

Enjoy a complete Ancient Rome experience, combining a group guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an independent access to the Colosseum using your included Roma Pass. The pass also includes 48-hour unlimited public transport and discounts at Rome's museums and attractions.

Walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with your expert guide as emperors, senators, gladiators, and everyday Romans come to life through engaging stories and historical insights. Then discover the Colosseum from carefully selected exterior viewpoints, learning how it was built, how the games worked, and why it became the symbol of Imperial Rome.

After the guided introduction, enter the Colosseum independently with your Roma Pass and explore at your own pace, enjoying the freedom to stop, take photos, and visit without following a fixed group itinerary.

What's Included

  • 2-days unlimited public transport with the Roma Pass
  • Ticket to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, valued at 18 Euros
  • Reduced price on Rome's Museums with the Roma Pass
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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza del Colosseo
    21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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    Piazza del Colosseo
    1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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    Foro Romano

    Guided Interior Visit:Begin your journey inside the Roman Forum, the political, religious, and commercial heart of Ancient Rome. Walking among temples, basilicas, triumphal arches, and ancient streets, your guide will help you imagine the Forum as it once was: a vibrant centre of power, public life, ceremonies, speeches, and imperial ambition. This is where Rome’s history becomes tangible.Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.
 Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Palatine Hill

    Guided Interior Visit:Continue to the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and later the most exclusive address of the ancient world. Here, emperors built their palaces above the city, surrounded by gardens, courtyards, and spectacular views. Your guide will reveal the myths, power struggles, and imperial lifestyles connected to this extraordinary hill.From the heights of the Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over the Roman Forum and what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Arch of Constantine

    Exterior Stop:Start the second part of your tour by pausing at the Arch of Constantine, one of Rome’s most impressive triumphal monuments. Standing between the Colosseum and the ancient city, this richly decorated arch tells a story of victory, propaganda, and transformation. Your guide will explain why it was built, what its sculptures reveal, and how it marks a key turning point in Roman history.
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    Ludus Magnus

    See the remains of the Ludus Magnus, the ancient gladiator training school located just steps from the Colosseum. This fascinating site reveals the hidden world behind the games: where gladiators lived, trained, prepared, and waited before entering the arena. It adds a more human and dramatic perspective to the story of the Colosseum and the people who fought there.
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    Colosseum

    Enjoy the Colosseum Freedom Experience: your guide will explain the Colosseum in depth from selected exterior viewpoints, then you will enter independently with your included Roma Pass (with 2-day public transport included)The exterior option gives you both the context of a premium guided tour and the freedom to explore independently (guests on an interior tour are not allowed to leave the guided group and visit freely). You can move at your own pace, pause where you want, take photos, and enjoy the monument without being tied to a group itinerary or rushed through timed sections.
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    50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
    • All travellers must present a valid document or proof of ID
    • Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up. After that, the group will leave and we won't be able to accommodate late arrivals

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Roma Pass Entry and Forum & Palatine Guided Tour?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • 2-days unlimited public transport with the Roma Pass
    • Ticket to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, valued at 18 Euros
    • Reduced price on Rome's Museums with the Roma Pass
    • Roma Pass: 2-days tourist-card valued at €38
    • In-depth guided tour of the Colosseum with an expert guide
    • Guided visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
    • Live expert guide & earphones to hear your guide clearly

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking, specifying who are children. Wrong names may result in denied entry to the Roman Forum.
    • You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the security checks.
    • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking.
    • Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
    • All travellers must present a valid document or proof of ID
    • Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up. After that, the group will leave and we won't be able to accommodate late arrivals
    • The Roman Forums and the Palatine Hill are not wheelchair accessible
    • This tour is subject to inclement weather conditions. If it is cancelled you will have the option to either reschedule or get a full refund
    • Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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