Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine hill

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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

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 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).

1 hour • Admission Included

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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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

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.

Coliseo Visita Guiada Español

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Tour in italiano

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 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

Visite guidée en français

Reviews

4.66

2,217 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1832

181

Excellent tour
DTH A13,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fe was an excellent guide. Enthusiastic and informative. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting these amazing sites.
Absolutely marvellous tour of the Colosseum and the Roman forum.
745hanal,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I am really not one to exaggerate. Fe is everything you would want from a guide and more, funny, energetic and considerate. The 3 hour tour was really interesting, never boring once, we learned so much. Thanks again. Best history lesson ever.
Informative and Family-friendly
RominaPia P,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alexandria was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely kind. The tour felt almost private, with just my family and one other guest from Antwerp. It was never rushed, and the pace was perfect—especially for our children, who truly enjoyed the experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline W,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide from Liverpool, I believe her name was Felicity was fabulous. I learned a lot and she was so much fun.
Learning with Fe!
LaVon S,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cannot say enough good things about Fe and the entire experience! Fit it ALL in without being too long and drawn out. Amazing experience!
Best experience in Rome!
peterrF214CW,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth every euro.. our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, quick witted, funny, engaging. We just loved her. I could have walked around her for three days..
Our tour guide was great!...
Crystal R,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was great! Provided lots of information and keep us together. We would definitely do this tour again
Would recommend for anyone visiting
Katlyn W,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience with Georgia. Very fun and lots of cool facts and honesty with history. Would recommend
Great walking tour
DrAJR,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had Alec as a guide. Lots of great information. Lots of walking: Not for anyone with limited mobility. This is definitely for those with stamina!
Excellent!
Jennifer L,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was our second time touring the colosseum and this was the best! Lumi our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, funny which made this tour amazing! Thank you Lumi from your Texas fans!