Palatine Hill
The emperors' hilltop palaces, with Rome's best Forum overlook.
The call
Worth it if you are watching the budget and you only have one day.
Why
- 01
The quietest third of the Colosseum ticket and the one people skip — which is exactly why it's worth it: pine-shaded ruins, imperial palace footprints, and a terrace looking straight down into the Forum.
Our read - 02
You'll trade detail for breathing room and a place to sit.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, Palatine Hill still earns its price.
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Palatine Hill earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Palatine Hill works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Palatine Hill works.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, Palatine Hill is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Included in €18 Colosseum combined ticket
- Timing
- Pair it with the Forum mid-morning, or come for the softer light and shade late afternoon.
- Booking
- Covered by the Colosseum combined ticket; no extra booking.
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hrs
- Accessibility
- Steep ramps and paths to reach the top; partial step-free access once on the plateau.
- Getting there
- Accessed from the Forum or its own entrance on Via di San Gregorio; Metro B Colosseo nearby.