Combine skip-the-line entry to the Rome Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine with the Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of Rome. Visit the Ancient Rome archaeological complex and also tour the city from the open top deck with an English audio guide. Instant confirmation and free cancellation.
This combined ticket solves two things at once: skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine, and getting around Rome thanks to the Big Bus sightseeing tour. It is the most practical option if you want to make the most of the day and not walk between the major monuments spread across the city.
With a single ticket you get access to the Ancient Rome archaeological complex and a panoramic tour of the capital. These are the two components:
The Big Bus is an open-top bus with a hop-on hop-off system: you get on and off at its stops as many times as you like during the ticket's validity (normally around 24 hours). It connects the Colosseum with the rest of the city without relying on the metro or walking long distances under the sun. For your visit to the Flavian Amphitheatre, just get off at the Colosseum stop and enter with your priority-access ticket.
Real-time availability and prices · Free cancellation (varies by activity)
No. This combined ticket gives access to the tiers of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine, but not to the Arena or the underground (hypogeum). If your priority is to step onto the Arena where the gladiators fought, you need the guided tour with Arena access. The combo with bus is designed for those who want to see the Colosseum inside and, above all, move comfortably around Rome.
| Price | From €52 / person |
|---|---|
| Includes | Skip-the-line Colosseum + Forum + Palatine and Big Bus |
| Sites | Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine (24 h) |
| Bus | Hop-on hop-off, English audio guide |
| Bus starting point | Near Piazza d'Aracoeli (provided at booking) |
| Cancellation | Free (check the deadline when booking) |
Last reviewed: June 2026. Prices and availability may change; check them when booking.
It includes skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine, plus a ride on Rome's Big Bus sightseeing tour with a hop-on hop-off system and an English audio guide. With the bus you can get on and off at the stops you choose to discover the Vatican, the Pantheon and other points of the city from the open top deck.
Combined tickets for the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine with the Big Bus sightseeing tour start from €52 per person. It is a convenient option if you want to see the Ancient Rome archaeological complex and also move around the city without walking between the major monuments.
The Big Bus is an open-top bus with a hop-on hop-off system: you get on and off at its stops as many times as you like during the ticket's validity, normally around 24 hours. It includes an English audio guide and stops next to the main points of interest, such as the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Pantheon.
Yes. The entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine included in this combo is priority access, so you skip the ticket-office queue. Note that the gladiators' Arena and the underground are not included in this ticket; to step onto the Arena you need the specific guided tour.
Not sure whether the combo with bus, the ticket with audio guide or a guided tour suits you? These pages help you decide.
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