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
Headsets
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.
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.
Visite guidée en français
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
Reviews
2,348 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cant recommend enough!
Donna M,,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best tour i have ever been on. I think our guide was Allessandra, if you have her you are very lucky. She is clearly kniwledgeable and passionate about Rome and its history. I came away knowing so much more and her knowledge, really made me understand the history. Great experience and excellent value for money.
Great experience
Owen S,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Angela was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about the art and history of Rome which brought the sites to life.
Bravo tour
Patricia N,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Alec. Just long enough And be ready to move quickly He was full of information and history
Excellent!
kathleeneH3556GL,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very very enjoyable! We had a great time and the tour guide Alexandria clearly knew her stuff and loved what she does. It was a bit of a longer tour but I thought that was amazing cause she took the time to show you and tell you about everything, she also had pictures for the visual learners haha. It was truly beautiful and one of the best tours we went on while in Rome!
Ancient Rome at its best!
Steve T,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide (Frederica) was very knowledgeable and gave a very clear account of what it was like to experience life over 2000 years ago
Amazing experience
X1802KSmartab,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience 👍 Alessandra was really good very knowledgeable and passionate. Highly recommend 👌
Great experience.
ginalQ7079GD,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Guide was knowledgeable and charming. Great experience though we had to cut it short at the last stretch because of so many stairs. My husband has a pacemaker and simply couldn’t finish. It is a long trip. We did the Vatican, food tours and others but this one proved to long and uphill. Make sure you are up to the task.
Friendly and interesting tour guide
alenabQ3779ZO,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time!
Colosseum
Matthew B,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was good. Saw lots of stuff. The guide knew what she was talking about and had lived there all her life.
Felicity was a great tour...
Jonathan,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Felicity was a great tour guide! She had a lot of interesting information about the colosseum and Roman forum that we wouldn’t have known just by visiting. Well worth the experience!
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