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2 hours 30 minutes
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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.
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]
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
VIP OPTION: Audio Guide + insured tickets free cancellation up to 24 before the starting time.
IN THE VIP OPTION IS INCLUDED A SPECIAL INSURED TICKET REFUNDABLE UP TO 24 HRS THE STARTING TIME
Option Self audio-guided tour: the duration may vary
Entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum for all options
Entry Tickets Palatine and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours for all options
• Multilingual storytelling in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
Options Guided tour or Arena in English Duration 2,5 Hour + Headsets and radio system
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Colosseum's underground
Tour Guide not included with the option: Self audio-guided tour
Mobile Device
Headphones with the option: Self audio-guided tour
1PM COLOSSEUM & ANCIENT ROME: Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a 3-hour skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Starting point:
Piazza di San Clemente, Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Colosseum&Roman Forum Private
Starting point:
Piazza di San Clemente, Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
9:30 COLOSSEUM & ANCIENT ROME : Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a 2.5 hour tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Starting point:
Piazza di San Clemente, Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
LIMITED AVAILABILITY: Travel back in time to discover ancient Rome at your own pace. LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: With this OPTION, you can visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a SELF audio-guided tour and TICKETS.
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: IN THIS OPTION IT'S INCLUDED A SPECIAL/INSURED TICKET REFUNDABLE UP TO HOURS THE STARTING TIME
Duration: 3 hours: The duration of this tour may vary depending on how long you will spend in each site and on time spent passing the security.
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: See the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a SELF audio-guided tour, INCLUDING A SKIP LINE TICKET
INCLUSIONS: Insured Tickets and self-guided Apps in English, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Starting point:
Via Labicana, 96, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
3PM COLOSSEUM & ANCIENT ROME: Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a 3-hour skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Starting point:
Piazza di San Clemente, Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
11AM COLOSSEUM & ANCIENT ROME: Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a 3-hour skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Starting point:
Piazza di San Clemente, Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
WITH THIS OPTION, THE TOUR GUIDE IS NOT INCLUDED
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: See the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a SELF audio-guided tour, INCLUDING A SKIP THE LINE TICKET.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The duration of this tour may vary depending on how long you will spend in each sight and on time spent passing the security.
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: See the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a SELF audio-guided tour, INCLUDING A SKIP THE LINE TICKET.
Starting point:
Via Labicana, 96, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
If you choose this option, The tour will begin at the Roman Forum and continue to the Palatine Hill and Colosseum.
SMALL GROUP MAX 14 PEOPLE: Take a small-group (Max. 14 People) guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum.
SMALL GROUP MAX 14 PEOPLE: Travel back in time to the Roman Empire, walk in the footsteps of the great Roman Emperors, and hear stories of gladiators.
Starting point:
Clivo Argentario, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
3,206 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
MichelleEvelyn D,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
The audio guide they provided was not easy to use. It doesnt match with our exact location in the colosseum and the routes do not exist. You will end up confused. Suggest you just play it without paying attention to the location. Just hoped it could continue playing till the end but you need to press Play for each stop so we gave up after the 5th one because theres probably about 40 stops on the app. It was good info but hard to use. So we felt like we just paid for the entrance. If you want a guide then just get the one with a tour guide.
Bethania G,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
Tour guide Maria was very sweet and let us explore and take pictures before meeting back together for her lesson speeches. She also made sure we were good before continuing and let us take breaks.
Tivoli W,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
The meeting place was different than when we booked. Got a text to late. They sent us entry tickets worth 18 euros but paid 160 for the tour. Greatful for to go inside but still sad
Anahita A,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
Enjoyable, friendly and patient tour guide. Clearly knowledgeable. So much to see and discover especially at the Forum.
Grainne D,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely well worth booking a tour, highly professional, a tour is needed to take you around otherwise so you get to know the real history- all your guides are exceptional at their job
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