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 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
Coliseo Visita Guiada Español
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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.
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.
Reviews
2,193 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alexandra was the best ambasador of the beautiful City if Rome
21marijah,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Alexandra was very proffesional, knowledgeable and friendly. She was able to explane, teach, show us the beautiful old Rome. Several surprises added some fun to the great experience. I highly recomend Alexandra and this tour.
Felicity aka Fi, was an...
Traci F,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Felicity aka Fi, was an excellent tour guide! The Colosseum was fantastic, so much history to learn about and explore. It was pouring rain on the day of our tour, which added to the experience. We loved it!
It was a great visit. It was our first time in Rome and we had the best experience.
Vikas M,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was awesome, the tour guide was really great, he had great knowledge and was very friendly. He took time and was not in rush at all.
The Guide Made the Forum come Alive for us.
JohnandMarylou,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were late booking tickets to see the Roman Forum, so we decided the only way to get in was to book a guided tour. it was well worth it. Not only did we get in to see the Forum and colosseum while we were in Rome, the guide awas very informative and made the whole area come alive for us. Our guide was wonderful. There is too much to see and try to comprehend on your own, and the guided tour was definitely worth it.
Excellent and informative tour!
nathanhY5895UW,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything really thoroughly from the history to the architecture. Absolutely fascinating!! The explanation of the gladiators with pictures as shown in original mosaics was great and we were thrilled when we then spotted the actual mosaics at the Galleria Borghese the next day! Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
Awesome tour
cesarrV5084YT,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super information tour with an amazing guide. You get detailed information and an in depth look on the area. Definitely worth the money and such an incredible experience. Definitely recommend for all solo travels or as groups.
Wonderful history lesson and peak into Rome’s past.
gracesung,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned so much, especially about the forum and palatine hill, which I was not expecting, so that was a bonus. Started raining hard when we arrived at the Colosseum, which made it a bit tricky as it was very crowded with people and umbrellas, but our guide was fantastic and so knowledgeable.
very good tour
H6170NBenzod,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very entertaining the tour and very pleasant the guide Marta, has experience and handled very well with the group. Access to the Roman Forum and the Colosseum was very quick.
Visit to do in French!
Stephane G,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting visit, we learned a lot and we did not see time pass! The guide Nadia was top, spoke a near perfect French and very nice, kind and cultured. Thanks again to her!
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!
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