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Palatine Hill

Palatine Hill is Rome's ancient cradle. Echoes of emperors' lives resonate in sprawling palatial ruins. Overlooking the Forum, this historic mound breathes stories of power and opulence.

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Palatine Hill
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns in Rome, Italy.
Arch of Constantine in Rome with tourists exploring the historic monument.
Ancient ruins on Palatine Hill in Rome with trees and a clear sky.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient brick walls and decorative garden, Palatine Hill, Rome.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient structures and greenery, view from Palatine Hill, Rome.
Flexible duration
  • Unlock rare access to SUPER Sites—seven exceptional locations within the Colosseum Archaeological Park, typically closed to regular visitors.

  • Step inside the Curia Julia, where Roman senators once debated the fate of the empire.

  • Explore the House of Augustus, the lavish home of Rome’s first emperor, and Santa Maria Antiqua, the Forum’s oldest Christian monument.

  • Discover multimedia exhibits that bring ancient Rome to life as you walk through the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Fora.

  • Go beyond the usual tourist spots with access to hidden temples, palaces, and monuments reserved for history lovers.

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  • Unlock rare access to SUPER Sites—seven exceptional locations within the Colosseum Archaeological Park, typically closed to regular visitors.

  • Step inside the Curia Julia, where Roman senators once debated the fate of the empire.

  • Explore the House of Augustus, the lavish home of Rome’s first emperor, and Santa Maria Antiqua, the Forum’s oldest Christian monument.

  • Discover multimedia exhibits that bring ancient Rome to life as you walk through the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Fora.

  • Go beyond the usual tourist spots with access to hidden temples, palaces, and monuments reserved for history lovers.

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€24.50
Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
Tour group with guide exploring the Colosseum in Rome.
Visitors walking through the ancient corridors of the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour guide leading group near Colosseum in Rome.
Visitors walking through the Roman Forum ruins in Rome.
Tour guide leading a group at the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour guide with group at Palatine Hill, Rome, with ancient ruins in the background.
Palatine Hill view of Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient columns and historic buildings.
Couple admiring the Roman Forum view during a guided tour in Rome.
Roman Forum ruins with informational sign, Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour.
Arch of Constantine in Rome with tourists exploring nearby.
Tour guide showing a diagram to participants at the Colosseum.
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2 hr
  • Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour; Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.

  • Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.

  • End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.

  • Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.

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  • Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour; Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.

  • Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.

  • End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.

  • Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour (15 guests) for closer access to your guide, fewer crowds, and unbeatable photo ops.

from €41.13
€32.90

20% off

Visitors exploring the Colosseum arena during a guided tour in Rome.
Colosseum exterior with tourists, part of the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum guided tour in Rome.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Tour group viewing ancient graffiti at Colosseum exhibit, Rome.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy, viewed from above.
Couple viewing Roman Forum during guided tour in Rome.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome, part of the guided tour with arena access.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hr 30 min
  • Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making the most of your visit.

  • Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.

  • Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.

  • Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.

  • Choose between a small group (15 guests) for a more intimate tour or a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.

More details

  • Skip the long ticketing lines and step straight into the Colosseum with timed entry, making the most of your visit.

  • Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.

  • Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.

  • Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.

  • Choose between a small group (15 guests) for a more intimate tour or a larger group (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.

from €60
€48

20% off

Tour group exploring the Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome.
Colosseum facade with tourists, Rome, Italy.
Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.
Tourists taking a selfie inside the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum exterior with arches, part of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Small group tour at Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy, with ancient ruins and columns.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill with Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy.
Ancient ruins on Palatine Hill in Rome with trees and a clear sky.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hr 30 min
  • Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill's grandeur with timed entry, along with an optional Arena stage.

  • Avoid the crowds and opt for a small group tour, offering a more personalized experience with fascinating details about Roman religion, governance, and architecture.

  • Upgrade to Arena access and stand where the gladiators fought animals with their bare hands.

  • Learn from your expert guide how Rome's ingenious sewer system transformed a swampy area into the vibrant commercial and political hub of the Roman Forum.

  • Did you know that the Roman Forum once housed a sacred grove dedicated to Jupiter, a powerful god in Roman mythology? Visitors can still explore the ruins of this grove today.

More details

  • Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill's grandeur with timed entry, along with an optional Arena stage.

  • Avoid the crowds and opt for a small group tour, offering a more personalized experience with fascinating details about Roman religion, governance, and architecture.

  • Upgrade to Arena access and stand where the gladiators fought animals with their bare hands.

  • Learn from your expert guide how Rome's ingenious sewer system transformed a swampy area into the vibrant commercial and political hub of the Roman Forum.

  • Did you know that the Roman Forum once housed a sacred grove dedicated to Jupiter, a powerful god in Roman mythology? Visitors can still explore the ruins of this grove today.

from €88
€44

50% off

Open-top tour bus in Rome passing under an arch, with Roman Forum ruins in the background.
Family jumping in front of Big Bus Rome, excited for city tour.
Woman examining Big Bus tour map on an open-top bus.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.
Big Bus tour near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide interacting with tourists on a bus near the Colosseum in Rome.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus viewing the Altare della Patria in Rome.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Rome, photographing a historic building.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists on an express guided tour.
Visitors exploring the ancient Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, highlighting its ancient architecture.
Colosseum Museum artefacts display with ancient pottery, bones, and tools.
Ancient Roman statues displayed inside the Colosseum Museum in Rome.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Get Rome's top attractions and easy transport bundled into one wallet-friendly pass that takes you from the bus straight to the Colosseum without any hassle.

  • Your 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass lets you discover Rome's must-see sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps easily.

  • Catch buses on the Red Route at 8 stops running every 14 minutes with audio commentary in 7 languages, free Wi-Fi, and headphones.

  • Enter the Colosseum at your chosen time and get flexible 24-hour access to both Palatine Hill and Roman Forum to explore ancient ruins at your own pace.

  • Wander through the Colosseum's seating rows where Romans watched epic battles and explore Level 2's museum filled with historic artifacts.

More details

  • Get Rome's top attractions and easy transport bundled into one wallet-friendly pass that takes you from the bus straight to the Colosseum without any hassle.

  • Your 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass lets you discover Rome's must-see sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps easily.

  • Catch buses on the Red Route at 8 stops running every 14 minutes with audio commentary in 7 languages, free Wi-Fi, and headphones.

  • Enter the Colosseum at your chosen time and get flexible 24-hour access to both Palatine Hill and Roman Forum to explore ancient ruins at your own pace.

  • Wander through the Colosseum's seating rows where Romans watched epic battles and explore Level 2's museum filled with historic artifacts.

from €65.25
€48.84

25% off

Hop-on hop-off bus in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome with surrounding cityscape.
Open bus crew members welcoming passengers onboard.
Colosseum and Arch of Constantine in Rome, Italy, part of escorted entrance combo pass tour.
Open-top bus tour passing by the Colosseum in Rome.
Trevi Fountain in Rome with baroque sculptures and turquoise water.
Crowds at the Vittoriano monument in Rome, Italy, with Italian flags and statues.
Flexible duration
  • Explore Rome's landmarks at your convenience as you tick off all the must-see sights from the comfort of your bus.

  • Whizz past famous attractions like the Colosseum Archaeological Area, the massive stadium of Circus Maximus, and the Trevi fountain from an open bus.

  • Once your bus tour is done, head straight to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, and discover them at your pace.

  • Enhance your bus tour as your onboard audio commentary narrates a brief history of each sight you pass by.

  • Did you know the Roman Forum was once a swampy valley before becoming the heart of ancient Rome?

More details

  • Explore Rome's landmarks at your convenience as you tick off all the must-see sights from the comfort of your bus.

  • Whizz past famous attractions like the Colosseum Archaeological Area, the massive stadium of Circus Maximus, and the Trevi fountain from an open bus.

  • Once your bus tour is done, head straight to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, and discover them at your pace.

  • Enhance your bus tour as your onboard audio commentary narrates a brief history of each sight you pass by.

  • Did you know the Roman Forum was once a swampy valley before becoming the heart of ancient Rome?

from
€49
Rome hop-on hop-off bus passing under arch near Colosseum.
Big Bus tour near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Roman Pantheon exterior with fountain in Piazza della Rotonda, Rome.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide interacting with tourists on a bus near the Colosseum in Rome.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Statue and courtyard at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, with reserved entrance access.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • See eight Roman landmarks, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass, buses every 20 minutes, and a multilingual guide.

  • Make your second pick count with a Colosseum combo, including Palatine Hill and Forum access, plus a multilingual offline audio guide packed with history.

  • With Pantheon as your third option, you can skip the lines to see its legendary dome, intricate marble, and timeless architecture from the days of Agrippa.

  • For your fourth pick, dive into Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering 2nd-century fortress filled with history, art, and relics, with a multilingual audio guide.

More details

  • See eight Roman landmarks, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass, buses every 20 minutes, and a multilingual guide.

  • Make your second pick count with a Colosseum combo, including Palatine Hill and Forum access, plus a multilingual offline audio guide packed with history.

  • With Pantheon as your third option, you can skip the lines to see its legendary dome, intricate marble, and timeless architecture from the days of Agrippa.

  • For your fourth pick, dive into Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering 2nd-century fortress filled with history, art, and relics, with a multilingual audio guide.

from €42
€31.20

26% off

Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the ancient Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Ancient ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome with surrounding greenery.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient temples and arches.
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, highlighting its ancient architecture.
Colosseum Museum artefacts display with ancient pottery, bones, and tools.
Ancient Roman statues displayed inside the Colosseum Museum in Rome.
Woman using phone with audio guide near brick wall.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists on an express guided tour.
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Enter the Colosseum at a reserved time of your choice and explore its seating tiers and museum.

  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours, exploring ancient temples, markets, and imperial ruins at your own pace.

  • Enjoy expert insights with an audio guide (included with select options) to enrich your visit.

  • Choose between a fixed, non-cancellable ticket or a flexible cancellable option for added peace of mind.

  • Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access, entry to Mamertine Prison, or an English-guided tour for deeper historical context.

More details

  • Enter the Colosseum at a reserved time of your choice and explore its seating tiers and museum.

  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours, exploring ancient temples, markets, and imperial ruins at your own pace.

  • Enjoy expert insights with an audio guide (included with select options) to enrich your visit.

  • Choose between a fixed, non-cancellable ticket or a flexible cancellable option for added peace of mind.

  • Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access, entry to Mamertine Prison, or an English-guided tour for deeper historical context.

from €36.25
€29

20% off

Visitors exploring the ancient Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Ancient ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum in Rome with surrounding greenery.
Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome, part of the guided tour with arena access.
Tourists with a guide at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Roman Forum ruins and Palatine Hill landscape in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill with Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy.
Tourists with a guide overlooking the interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists on an express guided tour.
Colosseum underground ruins with ancient stone structures in Rome, Italy.
Archway passage in the underground Colosseum, Rome, with ancient stone walls and scattered ruins.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient temples and arches.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Stand where fighter of the Eternal City battled it out—step onto the Arena Floor with exclusive access and see the Colosseum from a gladiator's perspective.

  • Enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, skipping the usual crowds for a grand, warrior-like entrance into the amphitheater.

  • Explore level 1 seating and the Museum at level 2, uncovering the history of Rome’s greatest spectacle.

  • Stroll through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, soaking in the ruins of ancient power at your own pace.

  • Bring history to life with an offline audio guide, packed with stories and insights to deepen your experience.

More details

  • Stand where fighter of the Eternal City battled it out—step onto the Arena Floor with exclusive access and see the Colosseum from a gladiator's perspective.

  • Enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, skipping the usual crowds for a grand, warrior-like entrance into the amphitheater.

  • Explore level 1 seating and the Museum at level 2, uncovering the history of Rome’s greatest spectacle.

  • Stroll through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, soaking in the ruins of ancient power at your own pace.

  • Bring history to life with an offline audio guide, packed with stories and insights to deepen your experience.

from €37.38
€29.90

20% off

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