Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine hill

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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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).

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

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

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.

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

Visite guidée en français

Tour in italiano

Reviews

4.66

2,201 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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181

Wonderful tour with Fe
medvetz4,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Fe, was amazing. She has such passion and knowledge and made the tour a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend.
Colosseum History
Bonecraze,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing tour to see all of the historic beauty. There are soo many things to see here. The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable.
Great tour
allyson a,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This is really a 5 star tour. But for some reason it comes up as 4. Tour guide was amazing. Well worth the time to take the tour
Memorable Tour of the Colosseum
anveshv2025,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a wonderful visit to the Colosseum. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience engaging and enjoyable. I truly enjoyed the entire tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.
Alec was great!
danlM8471RR,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alec was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable about all areas. Knew fast ways to get in and out of many areas. He was very patient with all guests in our group.
Informative and enjoyable
culturelover22,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Even though it was a rainy day, we covered a lot of territory, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and humorous, which kept everyone's attention throughout. We wish we had more time at the Forum and Palantine Hill to explore, but understand that we were on a schedule to enter the Colosseum.
Ok tour, could have been better for what we paid.
Arun S,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Flying visit...very rushed. Although the guide was very knowledgeable, much time was lost in describing the history of the place that limited our opportunity to visit the whole Roman Forum. we saw just 50% of the forum so we ended up making a separate visit by ourselves to explore the rest. Colosseum visit was rushed too. If you read up about the place and do your research in advance, you may be better off doing it by yourself and save money.
No cover from rain or sun.
stephaniemY1743VO,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was well worth the effort to book prior to the tour. Skipping the line made it easier to enter. Don't forget your ID. It was needed for this tour. Our guide was helpful and informative. It was not her fault it bucketed down with rain for the whole time. Make sure you have waterproof clothing with you. There is very little cover. In the summer, you probably would need a sun shade or hat.
Alexandra was the best ambasador of the beautiful City if Rome
21marijah,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Felicity 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!