
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide is a 1-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $48 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
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- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $48 per person
Explore Ancient Rome with timed Colosseum entry, a multilingual audio guide, and access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—all conveniently managed from your phone with a digital pass. When booking, choose a morning (08:00–13:00) or afternoon (13:00–18:00) time slot. Your Colosseum entry will then be booked for the next available time within your selected slot. The exact entry time is provided in your digital pass. Explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels and discover the stories of gladiators, emperors and Ancient Rome with your audio guide. Continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace. As an added benefit, enjoy free discounts and special offers at selected Rome attractions and experiences. Your ticket, audio guide and visit information are conveniently available in your digital pass on your phone, so everything you need is always at hand.
What you get
About this experience
Explore Ancient Rome with timed Colosseum entry, a multilingual audio guide, and access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—all conveniently managed from your phone with a digital pass. When booking, choose a morning (08:00–13:00) or afternoon (13:00–18:00) time slot. Your Colosseum entry will then be booked for the next available time within your selected slot. The exact entry time is provided in your digital pass. Explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels and discover the stories of gladiators, emperors and Ancient Rome with your audio guide. Continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace. As an added benefit, enjoy free discounts and special offers at selected Rome attractions and experiences. Your ticket, audio guide and visit information are conveniently available in your digital pass on your phone, so everything you need is always at hand.
What's included
Included
- Entry to Palatine Hill
- Timed entry to the Colosseum
- Entry to the Roman Forum
- Entry to the Colosseum Museum
- Free discounts and special offers at selected Rome attractions
- Multilingual audio guide
Not included
- Live tour guide / guided tour
- Colosseum Arena Floor
- Colosseum Underground
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
The Colosseum is the most famous sight in the Italian capital and the symbol of Rome. With a circumference of 5220 metres and a height of 48 metres, it is the largest amphitheatre built in ancient Rome and also the largest enclosed building of Roman antiquity.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill is bordered to the north by the Forum Romanum, to the west by the Velabrum Valley and the Forum Boarium and to the south by the valley of the Circus Maximus. On almost all sides – except in the north-east – the hill falls away steeply by around 30 metres. Its height is around 51 metres, while the total area on the ridge of the hill covers around 10 hectares. According to the founding legend, Romulus gave the city its name after defeating his brother Remus in a contest. And Romulus chose the Palatine Hill as the place where the city was founded.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was once the social centre of Rome with many public buildings and monuments. Together with the Palatine Hill, it is now one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Rome dating back to ancient times. At the end of the imperial era, the Roman Forum was a densely built-up complex that had developed over the centuries, with countless temples and religious buildings as well as political and commercial buildings. The last building to be constructed was the Column of Honour erected for Emperor Phocas in 608 A.D. After that, the ancient buildings slowly fell into disrepair and churches and fortresses were built on the site. Finally, the Forum Romanum served only as a quarry and cow pasture until excavations began in 1803.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Please carefully check your booking confirmation for your exact Colosseum entry time, ticket access method and any required redemption instructions. The access process may vary depending on the ticket issued.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please carefully check your booking confirmation for your exact Colosseum entry time, ticket access method and any required redemption instructions. The access process may vary depending on the ticket issued.
Options you can book
Colosseum afternoon entry
Afternoon entry: Afternoon: 13:00–18:00 Your Colosseum entry will be booked for the next available time within your selected time slot.
Colosseum morning entry
Morning entry: Morning: 08:00–13:00 Your Colosseum entry will be booked for the next available time within your selected time slot.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Turbopass GmbH
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you’ll receive an email from Turbopass with a link to your digital pass. Simply open the link on your phone to access your ticket and all important visit information.
- Colosseum tickets are issued in the visitor's name. Each visitor must bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided with the booking.
- Children under the age of 6 are entitled to free admission to the Colosseum; however, a ticket must still be obtained on-site in Rome. For the purpose of pre-reservation, it is required to provide the full name and date of birth of the child in advance
- Colosseum admission is for a specific scheduled entry time and entry at a different time is not permitted. The exact entry time is provided in your digital pass.
- All visitors must pass mandatory security checks, which may involve waiting times.
- The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill can be visited up to 24 hours before or 24 hours after your pre-booked Colosseum entry time.
- This is a self-guided experience and does not include a live tour guide.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Turbopass GmbH, who run 17 experiences we rank across 10 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.8.
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide cost?
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Prices start at $48 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy, Rome [4in1] Pasta Making_Tiramisù_Wine Tasting_Secret Cellar, Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide?
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Included: Entry to Palatine Hill; Timed entry to the Colosseum; Entry to the Roman Forum; Entry to the Colosseum Museum; and Free discounts and special offers at selected Rome attractions. Not included: Live tour guide / guided tour; Colosseum Arena Floor; and Colosseum Underground. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide?
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Please carefully check your booking confirmation for your exact Colosseum entry time, ticket access method and any required redemption instructions. The access process may vary depending on the ticket issued. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Rome. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry + audio guide?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Colosseum afternoon entry, Colosseum morning entry. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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