Self-Guided Tour Colosseum Skip-the-Line Ticket


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Overview

• Discover the history of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome
• Skip the long lines to access the monument
• Access the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum

Follow in the footsteps of the fearless gladiators and access the Colosseum, the magnificent amphitheater symbol of Ancient Rome, with no need to wait in line.

You will be added to a small group with a privileged skip-the-line entrance and, after the entry procedures and the mandatory security checks, you'll be free to explore the Colosseum on your own. After the Colosseum visit, you'll be escorted at the entrance of the Palatine Hill/Roman Forum, where you can explore both sites on your own.
ATTENTION "Colosseum Under the Moonlight Tour" includes the guided visit in English for 1.15 hour and does NOT include the entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine hill.

PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR BEFORE BOOKING!


What's Included

Access to Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Assistance Staff (on site and remotly)

Booking service

Local taxes

Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Colosseum

What's Not Included

Access to Arena,Underground and Third Order (at least you have not booked the option "Arena/Underg")

Audioguide

Food and beverages

Live guide/Guided tour (at least you have not booked the "Express" option)

Luggage storage

Pick-up/Drop-off service


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 100

Additional Info

  • Children/under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must carry passports or a valid identity document, because the Colosseum staff may ask to check them at the entrance.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • It is strictly forbidden to enter the Colosseum with knives and any kind of cutting object. Pay attention not to bring with you this kind of stuff.
  • Please note that THIS IS NOT A GUIDED TOUR, at least you have not booked EXPRESS OPTION..This option only provides you fast entrance to the Colosseum and access to Palatine Hill/Roman Forum.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Colosseum area is an open archaeological park and for this reason is not equipped with sun/rain covers and shops. The local operator is not responsible for any kind of discomfort due to this.
  • The Colosseum tickets have a SPECIFIC SCHEDULED TIME: if you arrive late for the meeting point, it will NOT be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per no-show rules, you will NOT be entitled to a REFUND.
  • The local operator is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum due to strikes, events, bad weather, etc.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • You will be added to a group with a privileged entrance and after the security check you’ll be free to explore the Colosseum by yourself.
  • After the visit of the Colosseum (around 1h), with the same tickets, you will be able to visit always by yourself the both sites: the Palatine Hill/Roman Forum.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • It is forbidden to enter the Colosseum and Palatine Hill/Roman Forum with with BULKY luggages, handbags. Please be aware that there is no luggage storage and that we cannot keep your stuff. Take only the necessary stuff: camera, plastic bottles, documents
  • MEETING POINT ( REDEMPTION POINT) : Pick up your tickets at the ARCH OF CONSTANTINE (side of the Colosseum). You will meet our staff (remember: 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the arranged time) who will hold a little BLACK FLAG saying "Ancient and Recent - Virtual R
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own bottle of water (no glass bottles/no alcohol).
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • The Colosseum requires mandatory entry procedures (show children/under 18 to the staff, voucher exchange) and mandatory security check that must be carried out even by the skip-the-line ticket holders. This could require to wait a little more before enter
  • The Colosseum’s capacity regulations (no more than 3000 people inside at the same time) may delay the tour departure. This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays, weekends and during high season. So, even the s
  • This ticket does NOT include the access to the Arena, Underground area, at least you have not booked the "Arena or Underground option"
  • You are required to show up at the meeting point 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the arranged time of departure - especially families with children/under 18, in order to anticipate and facilitate the entry procedures.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Arch of Constantine
Join us to pick up your tickets 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time, next at the ARCH OF CONSTANTINE (the short side overlooking the colosseum-look for a BLACK FLAG), the largest triumphal arch ever built in Rome located between the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. The arch was erected in 315 to commemorate Constantine, the first Christian emperor of the Roman history.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum
You will be added to a small group (max 30) with a privileged skip-the-line entrance and, after the entry procedures and the mandatory security checks, you will be free to explore the Colosseum by yourself.
The Colosseum, the symbol of Ancient Rome, is the biggest Roman amphitheatre for gladiator games ever built, the most well-preserved one and one of the most visited monument in the world. Definitely a must see!

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palatine Hill
After the visit to the Colosseum, you will be escorted to the entrance of Palatine Hill/Roman Forum and you can explore both sites by yourself.
According to the legend, the Palatine Hill is the place where Rome was founded by Romolus thousands of years ago. This green area is full of ancient temples and houses and it hosts the magnificent residences of the Roman emperors. It is a true open-air museum!

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roman Forum
After the visit to the Colosseum,

The Roman Forum, the heart of the Roman Republic where all the public activities took place, is he most suggestive space from Roman times. A lot of temples, houses and other magnificent buildings like basilicas are still well-preserved and visible: enjoy to walk along Roman roads through their colums, like a true Roman citizen!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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