Tour ancient ruins, visit historic temples, and see the former Senate House near the Colosseum
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A stone's throw from other popular ancient Roman sights – the Colosseum and Palatine Hill
Most Roman Forum tickets also include entry to the Colosseum
The Roman Forum was once the heart of civic life in ancient Rome, and where Rome's legendary founder, Romulus, is buried
You can find the ruins of religious temples, civic structures, and marketplaces throughout the venue
Visitors are greeted by the Arch of Titus, commemorating the victories of Emperor Titus in the first century
The columns of the Temple of Saturn have survived fires, earthquakes, and thieves over thousands of years
As one of the more popular historical sights to see in Rome, tickets are required for entry into the Roman Forum.
Because of its close proximity to other ancient Roman sites – namely the Colosseum and Palatine Hill – it's a good idea to combine admission fees. You'll also save time and avoid the ticket lines by purchasing tickets in advance.
Combination entrance tickets to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum – with priority entrance!
Go for a guided tour with a live guide, or go at your own pace with a video guide
Make it a true Roman holiday and book a visit to the Roman Forum with entry the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel included
Food and drink are allowed in the Roman Forum – pack a picnic and find some shade to enjoy the lunch of a lifetime among Roman ruins
There are free water fountains all over the Roman Forum. Don't forget to bring your refillable water bottle!
Entrance lines are often shorter at the Roman Forum than at the Colosseum – consider starting your self-guided tour here instead
Signage around the ruins is limited, so a guided tour is a great way to to get the most out of your visit
Plan on spending at least two hours to see everything around the Roman Forum
Beat the heat of the day and go for an early morning tour, or see the ruins illuminated at night with an evening visit
When Rome was Caput Mundi (Capital of the World), the Roman Forum was the very heart of the Roman Empire. Now a sprawling complex of ruins, it is here, a javelin's toss from the Colosseum, where everything happened: from making and enforcing laws to buying and selling exotic goods. Highlights include the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Caesar, and the Senate House.
