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
Tour in italiano
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
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 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
Visite guidée en français
Reviews
2,393 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour experience!
Kathryn P,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Angela was a fantastic guide! She was educational and entertaining, and provided some great recommendations for local food and activities as well. I feel like we would’ve been so lost trying to see these sites on our own; she made sure to hit all of the highlights while providing excellent historical background. Highly recommended!
Queues Blues.
Getaway20179776761,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very knowledgeable guide who efficiently moved us around the very busy site. There were a number of ticket/document/security checks that slowed the tour down.
Our tour guide ‘Barbara’...
Juliette W,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide ‘Barbara’ was amazing! So knowledgeable and passionate about a wonderful City 🇮🇹 💚🤍❤️
Great tour! Definitely worth it, was our highlight!
juliadN8210NZ,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our tour. Definitely a highlight of our time in Rome. Alec was our tour guide and did a fantastic job explaining everything and showing us everything and even adding some humour. The palatine hill and Roman forum was great to have included and get to walk through after seeing the colosseum.
Colosseum with the best guide
Karina B,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I recommend purchasing tickets with a guide ours was Federica she is brilliant and provided an amazing narrative of the Colosseum very well prepared. Our family enjoyed the detailed provided by Federica it was a wonderful experience I do recommend and if you book with Federica as your guide even better.
Authentic stuff
Ian H,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience from a true Roman guide who is proud of her city. Full of great facts, insights and info. The tour flew by, it was authentic, personal and delivered at a pace everyone enjoyed.
Good tour. Needed a bit more insight over description
626carterk,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really good tour. Wish there was a bit more inside info, interesting political facts, etc.
Awesome!
Michael G,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. So much to see! Rome is amazing and so happy to recommend the skip the line tour. Tour guide did a great job
Great tour
GabrielleKB,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angela was terrific! We covered ~3000 years of history in a 3 hour tour and got a real sense of the place. She was super knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour, especially to appreciate the forum, where there’s so much you’d miss without an educated eye. The cost was definitely worth it for the experience. Thank you!
Frederica, the guide was outstanding of the Colosseum, the forum and Palentine Hill. She was very knowledgeable, she mad
verizon-net1949,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very positive experience, except the crowds are a bit overwhelming
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