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
Tour in italiano
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
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
2,422 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative.
Discover46686639727,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour guide was great, we just wanted to see more of the Coluseum, rather than be rushed through.
Very well organized tour...
Jessi J,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized tour . Dont need to worry about anything just show up . Earlier in the day is better
Basic tour
susanbO4085VA,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00If you want very rudimentary tour of colosseum this is fine. They navigate the long lines and tell you basic facts. However, information surface level. Not a deep dive tour. We found it dissatisfying.
It was ok
Paul C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was ok…. We thought that buying tour tickets would mean that we wouldn’t have to queue, but we queued for 45 minutes with other tour parties just to get inside the colosseum. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable but difficult to understand due to a strong Italian accent. It was a long tour with no rest stops other than a quick toilet stop, and the guide spoke constantly throughout the tour. It was information overload and we felt quite drained at the end of it. The problem with all tours of this type is that you can’t stop and savour your surroundings at your own pace. I wouldn’t recommend based on our experience, but that could be more down to our own expectations.
Excellent tour
jameshF2405II,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was an excellent way to see the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Our guide Fee was superb and extremely knowledgeable, this really made the experience special.
Historical Overview
stephanielN6075II,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Tour! Our guide Ken was super informative on the history of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Lots of walking and learning. My kids loved it!
Superb
Wendywoosnam,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adriano was superb. So knowledgeable and he brought the surroundings alive with his vivid descriptions. The amount of history you see in a few hours is breathtaking. Well organised and considerate to everyone’s needs. Make sure you prepare for a 3hr trip - spf, hat etc good walking shoes. Highly recommend doing this trip.
Great tour with good information!
Mary K,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There was a lot of walking, but it was enjoyable. We were outside and got a nice breeze. The tour guide had a lot of information that was very good.
Beautiful day
Randy Cindy S,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent walking tour. Guide was very knowledgeable, but he gave way too much information. Could not adsorb all he was saying
Great experience
mhryhorasz,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Sabrina made this an interesting and fun experience. Lots of walking and lots to see.
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