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
Tour in italiano
Visite guidée en français
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.
English Arena + Forum
Express Colosseum Arena: Explore Ancient Rome’s most iconic landmarks with an expert guide, from the Gladiator’s Gate and Arena Floor to the Palatine. Duration: 2 hours Included: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Excluded: 1st and 2nd tiers Colosseum attico Colosseum Underground
Coliseo Visita Guiada Español
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Reviews
2,824 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Nadine S,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the money. Exceeded our expectations. Nick was 10/10 as a guide. His knowledge was amazing and he delivered the tour with such a great personality. Highly recommended but. Wear comfortable shoes. :)
Great time, very informative
stuart D,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick was an excellent guide, me and my friends had a great time and would use them again for any excursion in Rome.
Exciting day!
Kimmie F,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was was very, very knowledgeable and we learned so much. We are very pleased that we took this tour.
My family & I were all...
Laurie C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00My family & I were all extremely disappointed with our experience. We were unable to hear our tour guide because she was holding her microphone so far away from her face. There were more than 15-20 people in our group which made it hard to stand closely or see her face. We, in addition to others in our group, asked our tour guide on three separate occasions, to have her speak up or hold her microphone closer. Eventually, us and another family returned our equipment halfway through the tour, politely telling her it was because we were unable to hear her, and finished the day on our own. I would be interested in a refund for our experience.
Exceptional tour guide, but be prepared for crowds
Bob C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Although our tour guide, Angela, was amazing, our overall experience was average because of the crowds. Italy is definitely experiencing over-tourism. Although we feel very fortunate to be here, from now on we will probably focus on destinations less traveled, ones that haven’t been ruined by social media.
Very informative
Jill h,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The person giving us the tour was very understandable and genuinely excited about the information he was teaching. He helped us with directions to the train afterwards.
Excellent, fully recommend!
SSwanny13,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well organised and easy to follow. The guide had an exceptional knowledge which meant he provided lots of information in an interesting and meaningful way. It made the whole place come alive and was a truly memorable experience. So much better than wandering on our own, feeling overwhelmed by all that there is to see.
Great tour and even better tour guide
iamstevebattle,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Raul was top-notch. Very educated and informative, friendly and helpful, and made sure everyone understood so much about that time period and the history we were walking through. Great tour of both the coliseum and Roman gardens, forum, and Palatine Hill. Worth every penny, definitely recommend, especially our tour guide.
Amazing
Camper32108994766,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was amazing! Our tour guide (Valerio) was amazing we got it in English and he explained everything so well about the history, he is Archaeologist so he knew exactly what to say, experience 10/10 !
The trip was very...
Jeffrey Z,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was very interesting, very well told stories, but what made it stand out were the personalized jokes and stories, it made history fun and interactive. Thank you for this tour and credits to the guide!
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