Instant
Confirmation
Mobile
Tickets
No
Booking Fee

Rome: Introduction to the Colosseum and Ancient City Tour

From $57.08
$45.67 /person
Info &
Reviews
Check
Availability

About the activity

Experience the iconic sites of Italy with an expert guide at the Colosseum. Explore the monumental ruins of Palatine Hill and Forum at your own pace.

  • Free cancellation
    This activity is non-refundable.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Radios and headsets to hear the guide better
    • Entrance to the Colosseum
    • Palatine Hill and Roman Forum visit
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Benefit of access to the Colosseum
  • Explore the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with an expert guide
  • Learn about the myths and legends of Ancient Rome
  • Enjoy this monuments at your own pace after your guided tour.
  • End the tour at Trajan's Column to see a famous icon of Roman victory and power

Description

The Colosseum in Rome had over 80 entrances and could accommodate around 50,000 spectators. Learn the history behind this magnificent monument and all that surrounds it. Rome's most popular structure was built for three reasons... As a gift to the Roman Citizens from the Flavian Dynasty to increase their popularity, to stage various forms of entertainment, and of course to showcase Roman engineering techniques to the world. Festivals as well as games could last up to 100 days in the Colosseum. Your Crown Tour Guide will walk you through the Colosseum explaining the true brilliance behind the engineering of this structure. Listen to our Tour Guides' tales of the gladiators that so gallantly entertained hundreds of people.

Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Your tour will also lead you on a journey through the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum where you will be able to admire the incredible ruins and enjoy panoramic views of the Colosseum.
The Roman Forum was the social, political, religious and financial center of the Roman Empire and the most incredible site of Ancient Roman civilization with various structures still standing. All layers of Roman society rubbed shoulders together daily whether, for personal, business or political purposes, anyone from homeless beggars to rich senators could be found there.
The Palatine Hill is the foundation point of Rome and still holds today, many layers of history. You can find ruins from the early kingdom of Rome in 7th century BCE and the Roman Republic in the later centuries BCE to the jaw-dropping palace of Emperor Domitian in the Imperial Age. Further, you can see the more recent presence of the Farnese family during the Renaissance and that of Mussolini in the 20th century.
Picture perfect moments that are not to be missed when visiting the Eternal City, Rome.

Please note that your ID is required at the entrance. Guests who show up without an ID will not be able to access the areas of the Colosseum. No suitcase compartment is available.

Good to know before you go
  • ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
  • The full names of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
  • When you select a guided tour, you acknowledge and agree that the entrance fee to the archaeological sites is €16 for adults, accompanied by a €2 reservation fee, with free entry for children under 18. The additional amount includes services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservation fees, and other tour amenities.
  • In July and August the duration of the visit is 2 hours.
Meeting point

Group Tour in English

Group Tour in Spanish

Group Tour in French

Group Tour in German

Group Tour in Italian

Reviews & Ratings

Top 5 Similar Activities in Rome

See all similar activities

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
This activity is non-refundable.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    25-99 years
  • Youth
    18-24 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
December 2025
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Check availability