Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground
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Is Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground worth booking?
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground is a 4-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $5 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 3 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (3)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $5 per person
Enjoy the perfect combination to visit the ancient part of Rome. Your experience includes the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum and the Roman Houses of Celio. Start your experience with a 25-minute Multimedia Video,
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy the perfect combination to visit the ancient part of Rome. Your experience includes the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum and the Roman Houses of Celio. Start your experience with a 25-minute Multimedia Video, which graphically illustrates how Rome today was thousands of years ago in the times of the Roman Empire. Explore at your leisure the Roman Forum Ruins where the ancient Roman Citizen used to live. Continue your visit by making your way to the Palatine Hill which After approximately two hours of your visit of the Archeological Area, step inside one of the world's most famous monument: The Colosseum. Your experience also includes a visit to the Roman Houses of Celio. The staff at the meeting point will provide you with all the information necessary for your discovery. Le Case Romane del Celio is a very flexible experience, where you will not have entrance times, but you will be able to decide in complete autonomy when to go.
What's included
Included
- Colosseum and Roman Forum (valued at €18 per person)
- 25-minute multimedia video on Ancient Rome
- Audioguide App for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office
- City Walking Tour in English (Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Step)
- Ticket to the Roman Houses of Celio
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Access to the Colosseum Underground and to the Arena Floor
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
The Colosseum, still the largest amphitheater in the world today, was commissioned by the emperor Titus Flavius Vespasian who chose the area between the Palatine, Esquiline, and Celio hills, previously occupied by the artificial lake of Nero's Domus Aurea, to build it. Its construction began in 70 AD. and ended in 80 A.D. under the empire of Titus, son of Vespasian. The Colosseum is 189 meters long, 156 meters wide over 48 meters high, and extends over 24,000 square meters. It could accommodate about 50,000 spectators who sat in the cavea, formed by brick tiers covered in marble. The arena was a large wooden board covered with sand, 76 meters long and 46 meters wide.Together with the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, the Colosseum is part of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
Formerly a swampy area, only from the end of the seventh century BC with the reclamation of the valley, the Roman Forum slowly began to become the centre of public life for over a millennium. Over the centuries, the various monuments were built: at first, the buildings for political, religious and commercial activities, then the civil basilicas where judicial activities took place, during the second century BC.At the end of the Republican age, the ancient Roman Forum had become insufficient to perform the function of the administrative and representative centre of the city. The various dynasties of emperors added only prestigious monuments: the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, the Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, dedicated to the memory of the deified emperors, and the monumental Arch of Septimius Severus, built in 203 AD. at the western end of the square, to celebrate the emperor's victories over the Parti.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
n the Aeneid, Virgil tells of the amazing adventure of the Greeks who, having immigrated from Arcadia under the guidance of the Minor Deity Evander and his son Pallas, are lead to settle on one of the seven hills of Rome, the Palatine. According to Roman mythology, the Palatine was the birth-place of Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers suckled and raised by the she-wolf who were to become the founders of Rome. Shrouded in legend and steeped in history, the Palatine Hill is a place of enchantment.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Case Romane Del Celio
the extraordinary archaeological complex that contains over four centuries of history and testifies the passage and coexistence between paganism and Christianity. The site represents one of the most beautiful places in underground Rome, thanks to the extraordinary state of conservation of the rooms and its great artistic value and religious relevance. These are twenty splendidly frescoed hypogeal rooms, dated between the 1st and 4th centuries, originally shops and warehouses of an insula - a labouring class multi-storey building - transformed over the centuries: from a domus on two levels on the lower floor, equipped with a private thermal plant (balneum), of the beginning of the 2nd century AD, to an insula, with shops (taberne) at ground level and houses on the upper floors, of the beginning of the 3rd century AD; from a new, luxurious domus of the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD, to the titulus of the middle of the 4th century AD.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TOURISTATION
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A day to remember
It was a beautiful day, everything went very well. The meeting point of this activity is in Piazza d'Aracoeli 16 where there is the Touristation office. The girls are very nice and welcoming. Included in the package is a 25-minute multimedia video showing the reconstruction of the city of Rome as it was in antiquity and the audio guide of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. After the video we were accompanied to the entrance of the Roman Forum and passing through the Forum we arrived at the entrance of the Colosseum. After a short lunch break we went to visit the Domus del Celio. Everything went smoothly, there were no long waits.
Response from the operator: Gentile Giulia, La ringraziamo sinceramente per aver condiviso il suo feedback con noi! Siamo lieti di sapere che ha avuto un'esperienza positiva e non vediamo l'ora di accoglierla di nuovo in futuro. Cordiali saluti, Touristation Customer Service
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Beautiful experience
Friendly and competent staff! Although the visit was not guided, the underground environments visited were spectacular!
Response from the operator: Gentile Cliente, La ringraziamo di cuore per la sua meravigliosa recensione! Per il team di Touristation è di fondamentale importanza offrire un'esperienza di tour memorabile e piacevole, e il suo feedback ha un valore enorme per noi. Non vediamo l'ora di accoglierla nuovamente presto! Cordiali saluti, Touristation Customer Service
via Tripadvisor (translated)
NOT guided, if that's what you're after
Something worth noting for anyone who wishes to book - this is NOT a guided tour, at any point of the booking. While it gives you access to the various sites, you are left to wandering on your own and having an audio guide via apps for the Forums and the Colosseum - but it's not really clear in the Forums what the locations are to then access the correct number. Further, these audio guides would be accessible to anyone, so the only 'bonus' you get with this booking is the video reconstruction. Needing to be at the Colosseum by a particular entry time also meant having to cut the Forums wandering short. It also seems to be pricey when bundled compared to the cost of buying the tickets separately. I expected a guide given the itinerary provided timings at the locations and so was left disappointed. Perhaps some better description that it is not with a guide would have meant I booked something where someone could have been pointing out what was important, rather than appreciating Ancient Rome without really understanding what I was looking at.
Response from the operator: Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We strive to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we are truly sorry to hear that from the description you did not realize that the product you purchased does not include a guided tour as stated in the inclusions. If you would like to discuss your experience further or if there is anything we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via email at info@touristation.it . Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a better experience for you. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $5 to $60
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground cost?
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Prices start at $5 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 with Domus Celio Underground take?
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Plan for about 4 hours 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 with Domus Celio Underground worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground?
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Around 1 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine with Domus Celio Underground 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 Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing 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.
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