Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Official Guided Tour

Colosseum Group Tours with our local expert guides for an unforgettable experience.

Immerse Yourself in the History in this 2.5-hour tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome goes back in time. Bypass the queue at the Colosseum to avoid long waits. Explore the first and second tiers for great views.

Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert history come to life!!

For travelers who chose the Colosseum Arena Option:

Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum Tour

Meet your guide and enjoy special priority access that leads you directly to the Arena of the Colosseum. Visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Roman Empire, a truly unforgettable experience.

Or visit at your own pace by booking the option Self Audio-Guided tour of the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum with Multilingual storytelling in English,/Chinese/German/French, Italian/Spanish.

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We are not responsable if you provide us with wrong information.

PLEASE NOTE: as for the Colosseum new management, it might take few minutes to grab tickets for kids (if any of them are in the group) so the activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons

The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary

Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!

Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.

For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley

Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund

Activity not recommended for people with motor lag

No change on a booking can be accepted less than one week before the time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.

For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED

The meeting point for the group guided tour is at Piazza San Clemente. Our Staff will wait for you at the entrance to the Basilica, holding a "Tour in the city" sign. MANDATORY meeting time 20 minutes prior to tour departure time

In case of late arrival or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.

The duration of the tour may vary according to the time taken to access the monument. The tour duration is always at least 2 hours and will always be at most 3 hours.

The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.

To download the Audioguide application you need a latest-generation smartphone not produced before 2020. We recommend bringing headphones.

Not recommended for travelers with walking problems

Not accessible for walker users

We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: [email protected]