Rome: Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Audioguide Access

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You get entry to both the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an audioguide app you download to your phone. Headsets are included. Walk the Sacred Way, see the Temple of Saturn and Arch of Titus, then climb to the imperial palaces and panoramic views. The pace is entirely yours, and the SUPER sites access lets you explore the quieter, more reflective side of ancient Rome without a group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Roman Forum45m · entry included
2. Palatine Hill45m · entry included

Explore Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

• Walk through Roman Forum ruins
• See Temple of Saturn and Arch of Titus
• Visit House of Vestal Virgins
• Climb Palatine Hill
• Explore Domus Augustana and Domus Flavia
• Enjoy panoramic city views

The experience

The audioguide app downloads to your phone, which means you're not tethered to a group or a set departure time. You show up when you want, pass through the airport-style security check at the entrance, and then the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are yours to move through at whatever pace makes sense. The headsets come with your ticket, so you're not fumbling with your own audio setup while trying to read a two-thousand-year-old inscription.

Most people start at the Roman Forum, walking the Sacred Way past the Temple of Saturn and the House of the Vestal Virgins, the audioguide feeding you the stories: the politics, the religious rituals, the fact that this was where ordinary Romans conducted their business when it mattered. The Arch of Titus stands there too, carved with the spoils of Jerusalem. You move at your own speed, stop when something catches you, skip ahead if you don't. It's not a tour in the sense of being herded. It's access with narration.

Then you climb up to Palatine Hill, which sits above the Forum and feels quieter, less crowded. This is where the emperors lived: the Domus Augustana, the Domus Flavia, the Stadium of Domitian. The ruins are scattered across grass and stone, and the view back over the city spreads out in front of you. The audioguide walks you through what each structure was, who built it, what it meant. You're standing in the birthplace of Rome, literally: the place where Romulus supposedly founded the city, though the archaeology tells a different story. The SUPER sites access is included, though their opening hours don't follow the regular archaeological area schedule, so check availability once you're there.

The whole thing takes as long as you need it to take. Some people move through in two hours. Others spend half a day. You're not waiting for anyone, not being rushed, not standing in a line while a guide talks to thirty other people. The security check on the way in can get backed up on busy days, so arriving early helps, but once you're through, the time is yours.

What’s included

• Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry tickets.
• audioguide app to download on your phone.
• headsets.
• access to SUPER sites (availability and opening hours vary).
• passage through security screening.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 25

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Roman Way

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to explore ancient Rome's two most significant archaeological sites without a fixed group schedule or guide. The audioguide keeps you informed while the self-paced format means you spend time where it matters to you.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to book a specific time slot?

No. You download the audioguide app and arrive when you choose. There's no set departure or group time.

How long does the visit usually take?

That depends on your pace. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill can be explored in two to three hours if you move steadily, or half a day if you linger at each site.

What's included in the ticket price?

Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the audioguide app, headsets, and access to the SUPER sites (subject to their own opening hours).

Will I encounter crowds?

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are popular, especially mid-morning. Arriving early or later in the afternoon typically means fewer visitors. The audioguide lets you move at your own pace regardless.

Is there a security check?

Yes, all visitors pass through an airport-style security check at the entrance. On busy days this can involve waiting time.

Can I use my own headphones?

Headsets are provided with your entry. The audioguide app works on your phone, so you can use your own headphones if you prefer.