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
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.
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
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.
Coliseo Visita Guiada Español
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Reviews
2,181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exellent!!
Mark O,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour with city walkers around the roman furom, palatine hill and the colosseum was exellent. Felicity (tour guide) was brilliant. She provided great commentary and insight throughout the day about the landmarks and ancient Rome in general. Overall a great day out!
Wonderful tour guide
Mo A,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fe was the best tour guide. She is friendly and knowledgeable. She paced the trip perfectly—we had our daughter and mom with us, both of whom needed breaks from walking at times. The trip ran a little long (had an audio issue and needed to wait for new equipment), but no one complained because Fe kept us entertained!
Deep Dive Into Ancient Rome
Jamesregalado,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour, the guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided a lot of detailed information. There was quite a bit of walking, and the tour lasted a little over two hours. It’s definitely more informational than fun. Don’t expect any photo-op stops. I’d recommend it if you want a deeper understanding of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum
Highly recommend and hope you get the same guide
rachelcX5639SU,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A well organised, interesting tour with a guide who was knowledgeable and passionate about each part of the tour. A few humous or cheeky comments were fun The guide was very engaging and thoughtful. She didn't stop with the information over the whole tour, even whilst going up steps.
Great tour and staff
34hillaryi,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Souley was AWESOME and patient in helping us find our tour group. Felicity was an AMAZING guide. 10/10 tour that I would recommend.
Informational Tour
Compass58743221770,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You have to tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide. There’s so much information I never would’ve known without our wonderful tour guide. Julia was knowledgeable, kind, and patient. I learned so much on this tour!
Excellent tour guide. A great way to explore these key sights ,.
Daydream06397438255,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide. Alexandra was passionate and knowledgeable. Be prepared for a longer tour than advertised it was very worthwhile
The perfect start to a Roman experience
68egyptw,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fe was absolutely wonderful, she was extremely knowledgeable! She provided so much information questions barely needed to be asked. Her energy was off the chart. She was quite funny and her constant check-ins made her feel very welcomed! Would most definitely book again!
1st class
markhB2017RM,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00City walkers tours great guide very helpful with questions ask great tour highly recommend them to anybody going to rome and the colostrum
Excellent
Q9068PHjorger,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We'd repeat with them again. Easy to locate and an extremely attentive and knowledgeable guide. Considering we had a baby, they adjusted to our needs
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