Rome Super Pass: Colosseum, Vatican, Forum & Transport
About this tour
This pass bundles Rome's headline sights into a single booking. You get skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, reserved access to St. Peter's Basilica with an audio-guide app, and admission to the Colosseum along with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. An unlimited metro, tram and bus pass is included, so you can move around the city without buying separate tickets. Pick up your pass at the Touristation Aracoeli office, about a 15-minute walk from the Colosseum.
Highlights
- Take in the scale and engineering of the Colosseum, Rome's great amphitheater and a landmark of ancient architecture.
- With arena-access tickets, step onto the Colosseum's arena floor where gladiators fought before tens of thousands.
- See the monument from elevated levels and interior vantage points that show how it changed over nearly 2,000 years.
- Get photos inside and out that capture the Colosseum's size and its place at the center of Rome.
- With guided or special-access tickets, go down into the hypogeum, the underground where fighters, animals and stage machinery were readied.
- Find out how gladiatorial games, executions and public spectacles were staged and why they mattered so much to Roman life.
- See Michelangelo's Pietà, a Renaissance sculpture famous for its detail, balance and emotional weight.
- Climb the dome for wide views over St. Peter's Square, Vatican City and the Roman rooftops.
- Stand under Bernini's bronze Baldachin over the Papal Altar, the spiritual heart of the basilica.
- Head down to the Vatican Grottoes, the burial place of many popes and a window into the site's early history.
- Walk the vast interior of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches on earth, with its monumental scale and rich decoration.
- Seek out the side chapels, mosaics and sculptures by Bernini, Michelangelo and others that first-timers often walk right past.
- Walk among the ruins of temples once dedicated to Roman gods, at the center of the city's religious life.
- See the remains of the Curia, the Senate House where the Republic and Empire debated their biggest decisions.
- Stand at the Rostra, the platform from which Rome's leading figures addressed the crowds.
- Trace the foundations of the great basilicas that served as courts, meeting halls and hubs of public life.
- See the Arch of Titus, a triumphal arch built to mark Roman military victory and imperial power.
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Reserved entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
- Colosseum admission
- Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Audio-guide app for St. Peter's Basilica
- Unlimited public transport pass for metro, tram and bus
- 25-minute multimedia presentation
- Assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office
Good to Know: Roman Forum Hours, Getting There and What to See
The Roman Forum sits in the historic center of the city, between the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, and it's easy to reach on foot or by public transport, which your pass already covers. By metro, take Line B to Colosseo or Line C to Colosseo–Fori Imperiali. Bus lines 51, 75, 85, 87 and 118 stop nearby, and tram line 3 runs within walking distance. It's closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25. Even in ruins, there's a lot to take in, including the Temple of Saturn, the remains of the Basilica Julia and Basilica Aemilia, the Curia (Senate House), and the Arch of Titus, which marks Emperor Titus's victory in Jerusalem. Climb Palatine Hill for wide views over the Forum and the city. There's no strict dress code, but modest clothing is wise if you plan to enter any religious sites nearby, and you'll be on your feet a lot, so wear comfortable shoes and light, breathable fabrics in summer.
Opening hours change by season, so check the official site before you go.Weather in Rome
Local time 9:07 AM, UTC+02:00
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
- Tuesday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
- Wednesday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
- Thursday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
- Friday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
- Saturday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
- Sunday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Meeting Point
Important Information
- Colosseum entry is booked for a set time; latecomers may be turned away when it's busy.
- Access varies by option: some visits include the arena floor or the underground, others only the main levels.
- Everyone goes through security screening, which can add wait time at peak hours.
- Arena floor and underground access is capped each day and often sells out early, especially in high season.
- The Colosseum Underground is small-group guided only, to protect the site, with limited availability.
- Colosseum admission usually covers the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, generally within a 24-hour window.
- First-Sunday-of-the-month entry is free but very crowded, and the arena floor and underground stay closed.
- Expect uneven ground with stone steps and slopes, so wear sturdy shoes.
- Little shade in summer, especially across the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Accessibility is partial: elevators reach some levels, but parts of the arena and underground are not wheelchair accessible.
- Seeing the Colosseum together with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill often takes several hours.
- Stick to the marked visitor routes and follow staff instructions.
- Do not touch, climb on, remove or deface the ancient stones.
- No food or drink inside the monument.
- Large bags, backpacks, suitcases and bulky items are not allowed.
- Personal photography is fine; tripods, drones and professional gear are not allowed.
- No pets inside the Colosseum, except registered guide dogs.
- Smoking is banned throughout the site.
- St. Peter's Basilica general entry is free, but security lines can run 1 to 2 hours when busy; reserved entry uses a separate access point to cut the wait.
- Free entry covers the main basilica floor and Papal Tombs; the Vatican Grottoes, Scavi Necropolis (thought to hold St. Peter's tomb) and the dome need separate access.
- The basilica is dense with art, symbolism and history, so a guided visit adds a lot of context.
- Dome access needs an extra ticket and involves stairs (not wheelchair accessible), with panoramic views over Vatican City and Rome.
- Many visitors pair St. Peter's Basilica with the Vatican Museums or Castel Sant'Angelo to make the most of the day.
- Parts of the basilica may be off-limits during religious services.
- Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered to enter.
- Step-free access is available on the main floor but not everywhere.
- Security screening is mandatory and prohibited items may be confiscated.
- No food or drink inside the basilica.
- Personal photography without flash is allowed; tripods, drones and professional gear are not.
- Keep quiet and respectful, especially during prayer and Mass.
- No pets, except registered guide or assistance dogs.
- Sharp objects, weapons, hazardous items and large umbrellas are not allowed inside.
- Roman Forum entry is usually sold with Colosseum and Palatine Hill access rather than on its own.
- The Forum is one of Rome's most in-demand sights; book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, especially in high season.
- If your visit includes the Colosseum, use your Forum and Palatine access within the allowed window, usually the same day or within 24 hours.
- The Forum is large, with uneven paths, stone steps and open ground, so wear comfortable shoes.
- Little shade or seating; bring sun protection and water in warmer months.
- The ruins are spread out and lightly signposted, so a guide or audio guide helps make sense of the temples, basilicas and political spaces.
- Accessibility is limited: some areas are step-free, but much of the Forum is hard to reach with reduced mobility.
- Plan on at least 1 to 2 hours for the Forum, more if you add Palatine Hill.
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