The grand, rising arches of the Colosseum pulsate with the histories of the spectacles that would take place on its arena floor. The iconic monument serves as a globally recognized symbol for Rome and is a testament to the power and glory of the ancient Roman Empire.
It is no wonder that the Colosseum amasses magnificent crowds of visitors daily!
This usually results in long waiting lines to be able to access the amphitheatre, which is why “skip the line” tickets were developed for tourism use!
This article will delve into the “skip the line” concept and detail how it can enhance your visit to the Colosseum!
Why choose skip the line Colosseum tours?
How to skip the Colosseum line?
Skip-the-line tickets allow you to use separate entrances to monuments, which lets you skip the general (and normally very long) waiting queue.
Having such tickets presents a lot of advantages that can enrich your visit to the Colosseum:
- By being in a special, much smaller (or no) queue you can save time, opening up space in your day to do other Roman activities.
- Priority access means that your time at security checks will be lessened.
- Your enthusiasm will really intact (long waiting lines can really reduce your energy and curiosity levels!).
- Skip-the-line tickets can be offered as part of exclusive, tailored experiences, which are more engaging and immersive!
Walks Inside Rome is one of the most reliable and experienced providers of such guided tours which include skip-the-line access!
Go through our extensive catalogue of guided tours and explore options that are best suited to your interests and needs!
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill skip the line tickets
To understand the beginnings and the heart of the Roman Empire, consider exploring the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill along with the Colosseum on a single day.
The Roman Forum was a cultural, commercial and political hub with markets, administrative offices and debate arenas designed for free speech. Its ruins can still be visited today, providing a deeply intriguing anthropological site, which let you discover the life and culture of the Romans.
The Palatine Hill on the other hand presents more of a monumental status as the birthplace of Rome. It gives you a beautiful vantage point of a panoramic view of glistening Rome as it stands today.
An advantage of skip-the-line tickets is that they can provide you with combination tours that allow you to see many sites with VIP entrance at the same time. Walks Inside Rome offers a wonderful tour that gives you access to all these sites for three hours, with a professional tour guide by your side. This particular tour does a deep dive into the Colosseum arena floor.
Skip the line Colosseum tickets with arena floor access
An immersive tour of the Colosseum arena floor brings to life what is arguably the most important area of the amphitheatre. All other aspects of it such as the underground or the stands were related to and designed around the action on the arena floor.
Walks Inside Rome gives you skip-the-line tickets for tours as the one detailed in the above section. However, we have also tailored tours to meet other needs.
If you are looking for a family friendly tour that offers skip-the-line access to the entire family and is designed keeping the interest of children in mind, consider the “Gladiators and Roman Emperors for Kids” tour.
This educational program will keep adults entertained, but will specifically enhance of your children through a treasure hunt-style tour. It provides skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
Official Colosseum skip the line tickets
Where can you purchase skip-the-line tickets from?
Although there are multiple third party websites that sell skip-the-line tickets, we urge you to choose a well trusted tour operator.
Working with Walks Inside Rome means that there will be no hidden costs incurred, as can be the case with some sites.
We also have several communication channels open; you can opt to buy tickets through our website, over the phone or through email.
We want to make purchasing skip-the-line tickets through tours to be the most exciting, hassle-free and organic experience for you.
The Colosseum and beyond: Other skip the line tours in Rome
We can’t stress the usefulness of skip-the-line tickets enough!
The Colosseum is not the only site in Rome that has to deal with swarms of tourists everyday. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel also gather vast assemblies of people.
This is why Walks Inside Rome offers Vatican and Colosseum skip-the-line tickets through a tour that facilitates intensively covering both of these marvellous sites in a single day. Not having to wait in long lines means you can successfully have such an immersive moment in Rome.
Conclusion
The advantages of tours that permit skip-the-line access are vital to ensure a time well spent in the Eternal City. This becomes increasingly true after the COVID 19 pandemic, that has now opened the floodgates of travel to Italy even further.
Make sure your scheduled trip to Rome lets you soak in the glory of the beautiful city. Book a tour for the Colosseum through Walks Inside Rome ahead of time to make sure you get to skip the line.
