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VIP Experiences at the Colosseum
The Colosseum is Rome's best-known icon, so it's a good idea to plan ahead and avoid getting stuck in long entry lines. For the ultimate experience, choose a VIP tour that offers special access and exclusive activities. See below for your options.
Skip-the-Line Tours
The easiest way to make your Colosseum experience more pleasant is to avoid waiting in what can be extremely long lines at the monument's entrance. Some skip-the-line options still require a wait since so many people now book in advance, but group tours go through a different entrance. This means that booking a spot on a guided tour helps you bypass the longer queues and quickly get inside to start exploring.
Combination Tours
Most people who visit the Colosseum have other Roman attractions on their must-see list, and a number of tour options combine skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum with visits to other nearby sights at a discounted rate. Explore the Palatine Hill and the Forum, or opt to stop at less-visited ruins such as the Casa di Augusto and Casa di Livia.
Dinner and a Show
Make an evening of your Colosseum tour. Start with dinner at a rooftop restaurant that overlooks the amphitheater, followed by a nighttime tour of the Colosseum — including the exclusive underground level. If you're more of a morning person, replace dinner with a buffet breakfast overlooking the Forum and then get a tour of the Colosseum through the gladiator's entrance.
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Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & Gladiator Arena
3469
On this Colosseum underground tour, you can experience this historic Rome icon to the fullest with access to areas that are typically closed to the public—the underground chambers. After skipping the main entrance line, explore the Colosseum with an informative guide, who shares stories about life in Ancient Rome. Get the rare chance to walk through the tunnels, stand where gladiators stood and enjoy a panoramic view. Then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to complete your tour of Rome’s top ancient sites.
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$91.16
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$91.16
Skip the Line: Colosseum Small Group Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
13077
Skip the entrance line at the Colosseum so you won’t waste any time getting inside to marvel at this Roman icon. On this walking tour of Ancient Rome, you’ll explore the amphitheater’s first and second levels with a guide, who entertains you with tales of gruesome gladiator battles. Then visit the Roman Forum to see its ancient ruins like the Temple of Julius Caesar. This tour is limited to 18 people. If you want to enhance your experience, upgrade to a tour of the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, arena and upper tier.
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$48.47
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Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Semi-Private Tour MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED
1569
See the secrets of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum on this small-group. With your knowledgeable guide, skip the long entrance lines at each attraction. Explore the Colosseum's underground chambers, which are off-limits to most of the public each day and discover Palatine Hill and the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum. Limited to just six people, this tour provides a more intimate experience.
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$137.32
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$137.32
Vatican and Colosseum Combo Tour: Don’t Wait in Line to See the Best of Rome
879
Combine a trip to two of Rome’s greatest sites in one day. Take advantage of special no-wait entry at the Vatican and skip-the-line access to the Colosseum during this full-day tour. While others wait in line, you experience the majesty of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by the ancient glory of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, all with an expert guide.
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$102.82
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$102.82
VIP Caesar’s Palace with Colosseum Tour, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
237
Leave the crowds behind in the Roman Forum and explore Caesar’s Palace on this VIP tour. Tour the inside of the intimate living quarters of this father of the Roman empire to view beautiful frescoes miraculously preserved for nearly 2,000 years. With a full Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill tour included, this experience is the most thrilling and unique way to see one of the world’s greatest historical sights.
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$86.55
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$86.55
Skip the Line: Premium Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Private Tour
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Go back 2,000 years to the time when Rome ruled a huge swath of the planet and the center of entertainment was the Colosseum. This guided walking tour not only offers entertaining and intriguing historical tales and details while strolling around the Colosseum and Roman Forum but also gets you skip-the-line-access. That's right: breeze right past that long line and explore the awe-inspiring Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill.
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$150.02
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$150.02
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Private Skip-the-Line Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
173
See the Colosseum and other sites of Ancient Rome from an art history perspective during this private tour with a specialized guide. After skipping the main entrance line to the Colosseum with your priority-access ticket, you’ll tour the amphitheater and hear tales about its brutal history. Then walk over to the Roman Forum, see the Arch of Constantine and enjoy views of the ancient ruins from Palatine Hill. Throughout your tour, enjoy in-depth commentary tailored to your interests.
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$124.17
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$124.17
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Colosseum & Forum with VR Semi Private Tour MAX 6 PEOPLE | with Private Option
84
Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome in virtual reality on this 3-hour Viator Exclusive tour. Skip the long lines at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where you'll listen to your guide's engaging narrative, accompanied by 360° reconstructions of the sites with your phone and the provided cardboard headset. This small-group tour includes just 6 participants per group for guaranteed personal attention from your guide and can only be booked through Viator.
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$108.47
Price varies by group size
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$108.47
Price varies by group size