Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine hill
Overview
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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
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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 be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check; on busy days there may be a queue to do in order to pass through security check.
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‘s Included
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill access
Underground Access
Arena Floor Access
What To Expect
Colosseum
Explore the symbol of the eternal city of Rome with privileged skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum. Enjoy the monument at your own relaxed and leisurely pace. Plunge yourself in the ancient Roman history and grasp the wonders of what this ancient site has to offer. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tickets are on a fixed-time schedule and the tour manager can explain the available times with or without guide in case you upgrade. Please show up at the meeting point 20 minutes before your tour starting time. The Meeting Point Location is located at the green kiosk outside the Colosseum stop (Blue Metro line).
Foro Romano
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.
Options
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.
Tour in italiano
Coliseo Visita Guiada Español
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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.
Visite guidée en français
Reviews
2,173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Adriano was amazing. He...
Francica D,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Adriano was amazing. He did a great job on our tour and made sure to answer all of our crazy questions. We had so much fun and we can’t wait to book with him again on our next trip!! The whole thing was 3 hours long and he took his time with us. It was never rushed
Fall in love with Rome
160eugeniab,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Alesandra was wonderful- she told us so much and was in love with her city and made us love and existing about every corner of the places we walked, coliseum is impressive Must see, they just recently opened access to palace in That are- must see( it was pleasant surprise to the tour)
Saw a lot but very strenuous, not for the unfit.
Peta B,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was a replacement as our original tour was cancelled. The guide walked so fast I couldn’t keep up so pulled out. My husband also had problems keeping up but he did. They had to walk further due yo a foot race and they had to run across the road in front of the runners, glad I had already turned back. My husband said the tour almost killed him. Unless you’re super fit I wouldn’t recommend this tour.
History coming to life
sorchad671,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic English speaking tour with Giulia who brought history to life, in such an interesting and detailed way! Great pace, perfectly clear and easy to understand - I feel like I’ve learned so many great facts! Thank you, it was so worth it!
Easy to select tour and...
Gary M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to select tour and join group. Very knowledgeable guide and the whole experience was memorable. Would not have seen nearly as much of the site if on our own. Group access was quick and direct.
Highly Recommend!
Dawson B,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A truly wonderful tour! Our guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable - it was almost like we were walking through a movie as she narrated the history of Ancient Rome! The lines were a breeze, headphones made it very easy to hear our guide, and the sites were stunning. It was long enough to feel like we got our money worth, but not too long that you got bored. Would absolutely recommend!
Coliseum Tour
Julie P,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see ancient ruins of Rome learned about the history and the rising fall of that civilization
Education and Fun at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum Whirlwind!
bethsD4090PL,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing. Our guide, Felicity, was so enthusiastic, knowledgable, and inclusive to all on the tour including children, bringing them into the discussion. She took questions with ease and humor. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Worth It
Alison D,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice to have the guide explaining all the history of what was, and all the insights into how it was used back in th old days.
A bit disappointing!
X6909IBsallyh,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The sound quality of the headphones was not good and the guide wasn’t very enthusiastic. A bit disappointed as it wasn’t cheap
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