Skip-the-Line Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Forum Tour

Take a trip back in time to the Roman Empire by visiting the iconic Colosseum. Stand in the amphitheater that once served as the city's main entertainment venue and hosted battles between gladiators and even imported wild animals from Africa and the Middle East.

Your guide will regale you at the Forum with tales of triumph, betrayal, and political intrigue. Explore the ruins of the most important buildings and spaces of one of the greatest ancient settlements and see what was once the heart of daily life.

If you go with the express tour, you won't go to the Forum. Instead, you'll take a tour that lasts two hours and gives you more time to explore Rome on your own afterward.

The legendary Romulus is thought to have established the city on Palatine Hill. It later served as the residence of the emperors and the homes of wealthy Romans. The view of the Circus Maximus from the top of the ruins is a must-see.

Important information:

• This tour operates even in inclement weather
• There might be a queue to enter the Colosseum because of security checks
• The meeting time might be changed. You will receive a phone call or text in this case

What to bring:

• Comfortable shoes
• Passport or ID card
• Sun hat

Not allowed:

• Weapons or sharp objects
• Pets
• Luggage or large bags