Palatine Hill Rome Tickets: Skip-the-Line Entry

You skip the line at two of Rome's oldest sites

You get direct entry to both the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill without waiting in the entry line, explore the ruins of the ancient marketplace and the legendary birthplace of Rome at your own speed, and avoid the morning queue that can stretch for hours. The tickets are valid for same-day use and work every day except the first Sunday of each month, when the site is free and crowded.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Roman Forum30m · entry included
2. Palatine Hill30m · entry included

Explore Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

• Tour Roman Forum ruins
• Visit Palatine Hill excavations

The experience

"How long did you wait?" That's what everyone asks when you tell them you've been to the Roman Forum. With skip-the-line tickets, you walk past the crowds at the entrance and straight into the center of the Roman republic: the Forum itself, where the marketplace once bustled with shopkeepers and moneylenders, where the real business of ancient Rome happened. No queue, no standing in the sun for an hour. You're in.

The Roman Forum spreads out in front of you, and your tickets get you access to all of it: the government buildings, the temples, the layers of stone and history stacked on top of each other. From there, you move up to Palatine Hill, where the mythology gets personal. This is where Romulus and Remus fought over land, where one brother founded the settlement that would eventually become the city you're standing in. The excavations go back to 1000 BC. You're walking through the actual beginning of Rome, not a replica of it. The ruins are steep in places, and the paths wind through what used to be palaces, but the ticket gets you in without the wait that usually eats up half your morning.

The skip-the-line access works every day except the first Sunday of the month, when entry is free for EU residents and the site fills up regardless, but even then, your ticket gets you inside faster than people without one. You move through both sites at your own pace. There's no guide, no group, no set time. That means you can linger at a particular ruin or move through quickly, depending on what you want. Public transportation stops nearby if you need to get there or leave early.

What’s included

Your tickets include skip-the-line access to both the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, entry fees to both sites, and access to explore the ruins at your own pace. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (6 to 16 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Whats In Italy Tours

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill without losing a morning to queues. The skip-the-line access is what makes it possible to move straight from the entrance into the actual ruins instead of standing behind hundreds of other visitors.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 16 years); Infant (under 6): free.

Do I need a guide, or is this just tickets?

Just tickets. You explore both sites on your own, at your own pace. No guide is included.

Can I use the skip-the-line access on the first Sunday of the month?

No. On the first Sunday of every month, entry is free for EU residents and the site is very crowded. Your ticket still gets you inside faster than people without one, but there will be a line.

How long should I spend at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill?

Most people spend 2–3 hours exploring both sites. You can do it faster or slower depending on your interest.

Is there a guide available if I want one?

Not included with these tickets. You can hire a private guide separately or use an audio guide app on your phone.

Are the ruins accessible with a stroller or wheelchair?

Palatine Hill has steep paths and uneven terrain. Strollers can be used on some paths, but not all areas are wheelchair accessible. Public transportation is available nearby.

What's the difference between the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill?

The Roman Forum was the public marketplace and center of government. Palatine Hill is where Rome was founded, with ruins of ancient palaces and temples dating back to 1000 BC.