--- title: VIP Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill & Special Access Sites lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 259 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 111 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vip-colosseum-roman-forum-palatine-hill-special-access-sites/ --- # VIP Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill & Special Access Sites **Guidekin's take:** Picked for the doors it opens beyond the usual three: the SUPER sites pass adds the House of Augustus with its original frescoes, the Domus Tiberiana and early Christian buildings most visitors never see. Colosseum and Forum pass, guide and headsets are included at €119 per person. A long walk, and the extra sites close from time to time. In our comparison: #111 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Ancient Rome with special access to the exclusive ‘Super Sites’. Beyond the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum, step inside beautifully preserved villas and buildings not seen by most tourists. Explore early Christian sites, wander through the childhood home of a Roman Emperor with vibrant original frescoes, and enter the Domus Tiberiana, touched by Nero himself. This expertly guided tour is designed for curious travelers ready to go beyond the usual highlights and uncover the deeper stories of Rome’s imperial past. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour meets at Via delle Terme di… - 10 start times: between 08:45 and 15:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €109: ages 2 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.69/5 from 259 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Walks - Italy & Spain - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10 start times between 08:45 and 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.69 from 259 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 241 of 259. - 5 stars: 216 (83%) - 4 stars: 25 (10%) - 3 stars: 6 (2%) - 2 stars: 4 (2%) - 1 star: 8 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical storytelling; some report that advertised arena floor access was not provided. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain ancient history through engaging stories and humour - Detailed answers to questions add context to the ruins - Visits to the House of Augustus are often singled out as a highlight - Guides often seek shade and provide water breaks during hot walks - Headsets help visitors follow the commentary while looking around **Complaints:** - Some report that advertised arena floor access was not provided - Walking, stairs and exposed paths can be tiring, especially in the heat - Crowded sites and entry queues frustrate some visitors - Some feel rushed, while others describe a comfortable pace Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-06-09 to 2026-08-22); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Roman Forum - SUPER Sites - Headset (groups over 6 people) - 24h Colosseum and Forum Pass (18€) - Colosseum ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - Begin your journey through ancient Rome with a visit to the Forum, where you'll be transported back in time to experience the daily life of the empire’s citizens. As you walk along the same stones that Julius Caesar and Mark Antony once did, your guide will make the ruins... 2. **Palatine Hill** (1h; admission included) - Head up Palatine Hill and into the SUPER Sites, a collection of exquisitely preserved ancient villas, temples, churches, and more. This area is rarely accessible to visitors, but with special access tickets secured in advance, you'll walk right in. The specific sites you'll... 3. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Finally, no tour of ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the Colosseum. You'll ascend to the first and second tiers and immerse yourself in the reality of a day at the games, from animal hunts and halftime executions to gladiatorial combat and gambling. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10 start times between 08:45 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point This tour meets at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè). Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park. Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLXJaJrdhLxMRXvs6DJ5TvhI ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID. The Colosseum requires all guests (including children) to present government ID at the time of entry. Therefore any guest that does not submit their name in advance of the tour, or who does not bring their ID to the meeting point, will be refused participation without refund. Name corrections are possible up to 7 days before the visit. After this, changes may not be possible. - The Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill, and House of Augustus may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour. - Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #111 of 132** | €119 | 3h 30m | 4.69 (259) | shared | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #111 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vip-colosseum-roman-forum-palatine-hill-special-access-sites/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md