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.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
catcL9316BD, 3/2/2026 3:03:02 PM
Sam was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable. I learnt so much. It is also obvious that he loves what he does.
janepG6761ND, 3/2/2026 12:20:50 PM
Great guide. Good pace. Very knowledgeable
Nicholas_G, 3/1/2026 4:53:13 PM
Fascinating tour Amazing part of history Well worth doing as part of a tour to understand the significance
Connector35757783088, 3/1/2026 3:53:10 PM
Fantastic tour and sites need to be seen to be appreciated. Guide, Gabriel, was very knowlegable and tried to keep your interst throughout the tour. His built up to entering the Coloseum onto the Arena floor was entertaining. A must see.
Thae_W, 3/1/2026 3:13:16 PM
I highly recommend to book the tour if you want to skip the line for tickets and know about history.
Nicola_M, 3/1/2026 6:36:12 AM
Absolutely amazing experience. Our tour guide Sylvia was fantastic, she explained everything about the colosseum and palatine hill in such a way that she almost took us back in time! Can’t recommend highly enough
982fredrikl, 2/28/2026 7:20:55 AM
Our guide Cosmio was great - knowledgeable, friendly and fun! You can ask him any question. Highly recommended. Note that everyone needs ID for the entrance to Colosseum etc.
Gasper_M, 2/27/2026 8:36:49 AM
This tour of the Colosseum was amazing. We learned so much about the Colosseum. Our guide Silvia made the tour for us. She had such knowledge of the Colosseum. But that was not what made the tour for us it was her passion, enthusiasm, and love for the history she was sharing with us. My wife and I have mobility issues she went out of her to make us feel cared about and comfortable. Some reviews you read about tours like this the complaints are very common ones. That the tour guide went off and left them. Silvia made sure to pace the tour so that no one was left behind. Molti Grazie Molti Grazie Silva.
A7440OBsamuelt, 2/27/2026 7:44:54 AM
Sylvia was an amazing guide with a vibrant energy. Very informative, very fun
lucasgsp, 2/27/2026 7:43:28 AM
A fun experience and sylvia was very accommodating and explained every section well. Well enjoyed !
- 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