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Colosseum, Roman Forum Experience and Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

About this experience

Start your experience at the local partner's office, redeem your voucher and enjoy a 25-minute multimedia video about ancient Rome.
Discover the Archaeological Park: Roman Forum, Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum.
See the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar, and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace.
Continue your visit with the Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome, and the settlement of the most important houses of emperors and kings. Located just feet away from the Roman Forum and Circus Maximum.
At the end, step inside one of the world's most famous monuments: the Colosseum.
The entrance to the Colosseum will be approximately 2 hours after the meeting point time.

Receive your Hop-On Hop-Off Bus ticket directly at the Touristation office. Audioguide on board is included.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr
  • Skip-the-line entry

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Colosseum Experience
Duration: 3 hours
Inclusions:: - Assistance
- Ancient Rome Multimedia Video
- Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- 3-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off
Colosseum, Roman Forum Experience and Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Guide languagesGerman (audio guide), Portuguese (audio guide), cmn (audio guide), Japanese (audio guide), English (audio guide), Italian (audio guide), French (audio guide), Spanish (audio guide)

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags / backpacks / suitcases. It is possible to bring only small bags.

What is included

  • Free wi-fi at the meeting point
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus ticket
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Assistance at the meeting point
  • 25-minute ancient Rome multimedia video
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Access to the Colosseum Underground and to the Arena Floor
  • Guide Tour

Itinerary and highlights

Please exchange your voucher at the Touristation Aracoeli. A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside. Enjoy a 25-minute multimedia video about ancient Rome.

See the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar and explore the Ancient Ruins at your own pace.
Continue your visit with the Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome, and the settlement of the most important houses of emperors and kings. Located just feet away from the Roman Forum and Circus Maximum.

Step inside one of the world's most famous monuments: the Colosseum.
The entrance to the Colosseum will be approximately 2 hours after the meeting point time.

Receive your panoramic one run open bus ticket directly at the meeting point for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, you can use this ticket any time and any day, listen your audioguide included on board.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Exchange your voucher at the TOURISTATION ARACOELI office at Piazza Aracoeli, 16 A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Audio
  • Portuguese — Audio
  • cmn — Audio
  • Japanese — Audio
  • English — Audio
  • Italian — Audio
  • French — Audio
  • Spanish — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • TOURISTATION

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The customer is responsible, at the time of purchase, for correctly entering their first name, last name and selecting the appropriate ticket type. The personal details must match exactly those shown on the identity document that will be presented in original form at the park entrance. The ticket category must be chosen based on the customer’s age on the day of the visit and as indicated on the identity document. In case of errors made by the customer during the booking process, the Tour Operator cannot be held responsible for any denied access to the Archaeological Park decided by the competent authorities, and no refund will be issued.
  • The total retail price includes: €18,00 adult / €0.00 minor (0-17 years) admission ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill The remaining amount covers additional services such as the multimedia video, guided tour and on-site assistance.
  • All participants must present a valid original ID. Photos, copies, or photocopies are not accepted. Those who fail to present the original document will be denied entry without a refund.
  • Free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability. In case of not self-sufficient, the free voucher is also extended to a companion
  • These admissions cannot be used for school groups, group guided tours, and private guided tours
  • Not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain conditions of the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
  • Please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags / backpacks / suitcases. It is possible to bring only small bags.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (audio guide), Portuguese (audio guide), cmn (audio guide), Japanese (audio guide), English (audio guide), Italian (audio guide), French (audio guide), Spanish (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain conditions of the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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