Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Visiting the Colosseum is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make the best of your Colosseum visit with this flexible experience.
Learn about the history, features and tales behind the Colosseum, the greatest entertainment venue of all times.
Find out about the political and social background of the Roman Empire before, during and after the construction of the Colosseum and get to know its purpose and its role within the Roman society.
Explore the Palatine Hill and Roman forum, and revive the Ancient Rome!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The meeting time might change by 30 minutes. In this case we will inform you in advance
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID (a photo of the ID is acceptable) that matches the name provided at the time of booking to ensure entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Providing incorrect names will result in denied entry, and no refund will be issued.
The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum
The costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All customers must have a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry.
Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a queue may form for this procedure.
Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Dive into the ancient history of the Colosseum. The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval magnificent architecture in the center of Rome. Built of travertine, tuff and brick-faced concrete. It is the largest construction ever build in ancient Rome. It is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Emperor Vespasian began the construction in 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD by its successor Titus.
Roman Forum
Explore the ruins of the Ancient Rome. The Roman Forum was the very core of the Eternal City. This is was the political, religious and financial center of the city and all the Roman Empire. The Forum is where some of the most important Ancient Roman buildings were, and their ruins now are. Tickets are provided to you once inside the Colosseum. The guide will send you the PDF tickets on your favorite electronic device so you can explore the Roman Forum at your own pace. After your visit at the Colosseum, once at the exit, turn right and head towards the triumphal Arch of Titus. On the right you can see the entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill areas.
What‘s Included
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (Adult 18€- Child 0€)
Booking fee 2€
Licensed Guide
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.
Headsets
Underground and Belvedere Access
Arena Floor Access if not selected
Options
English tour with Arena
Arena Stage: With this option, in addition to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, you will also visit the Colosseum's arena
English tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Group Tour with local expert guide! English tour with priority entry tickets.
Itenerary: +Colosseum
+Arch of Constantine
+Roman Forum
+Palace of Domitian
+Palatine Hill
+Temple of Antoninus and Faustine
What to Expect: Dive in a 2.5 hour guided tour with professional local expertise. Immerse yourself in ancient and wonderful Roman history.
Führung auf Deutsch
Guided Group Tour : with local expert guide! German tour with priority entry tickets.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The tour includes:: Colosseum
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
Dive in a 2.5 hour guided tour: with professional local expertise. Immerse yourself in ancient and wonderful Roman history.
Visite guidée en français
Coliseo Visita Guiada Español
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour in italiano
Reviews
2,512 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very dissapointing
shamlakan a,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00While Joseph was pleasant and occasionally funny, he arrived a bit late and was bit disorganised Although the tour itself was acceptable, his delivery felt quite erratic, jumping from one topic to another without any clear flow. He also struggled to develop or continue a thought coherently, which made it difficult to follow and enjoy the experience. Overall, this was one tour I would not recommend.
Enthusiastic tour guide, would highly recommend
Donna F,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide displayed enthusiastic behaviour and kept going with interesting facts and information and managed to get us some of the best areas for photos absolutely amazing would 100% recommend
Fantastic Tour Experience!
ashleylaurenfahey,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fi was a terrific tour guide! Very friendly and knowledgeable and loved answering our questions! She was also very conscious about keeping the group together, turning back to face us every few moments as we were walking along. We appreciated her enthusiasm and would absolutely take a tour with her again!
Great Tour except for angry Karen’s
Edward W,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.0008 April 2026 - The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Rome and especially the Colosseum. I learned a bunch of information that I wouldn’t have ever found out if I did a self guided tour. Unfortunately there were two American women who got lost from the group which we had to wait 10 minutes for. They went full Karen at the tour guide and tried to say she didn’t wait for them. Despite others in the group telling them we all had to wait the Karen’s decided to flip the guide off. Despite that it was very enjoyable.
Best Guide Ever
Tom H,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Faith our tour guide was by far the best tour guide that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is incredibly knowledgeable, interacts with the entire group and made the topic wildly interesting. On a scale of 1-10 she is a 15 !!! The best, the best , the best !!!! I would love ❤️ to book any tour that she is guiding, no matter what the venue. Your company is very fortunate to have her on your staff.
Barbara was an amazing...
Jennifer M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Barbara was an amazing guide. She made our entire tour enjoyable. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
We had a wonderful tour...
Helen P,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour with M. Very knowledgeable and informative. Included everyone in the group. Thank you.
Disappointing guide
Jacqueline N,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We waited in line for a very long time to get into the Colosseum. The tour guide was friendly, but she didn’t have any stories to tell or ways of making it exciting. Most of our group members dropped off as the tour went on. If she had had more to tell us other than what we could read on the posted boards it could have been much more interesting and not felt so long.
An excellent morning at the colosseum
Trishmary,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour of the Colosseum. Barbara our guide was fantastic she shared her vast knowledge of the Colosseum and Rome in a brilliant way and we learnt a lot. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Not suitable for older people
Seaside62744872611,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Pace was too quick for older people we struggled to keep up and missed the opportunity to see the artifacts
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