Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The ancient glory of Rome is reborn! Skip the Line at three of the most significant surviving remnants of the Eternal City: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Your English-speaking expert historian tour guide will share anecdotes and history throughout the 3-hour tour, rebuilding the impressive ruins with tales of Ancient Rome’s heyday.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour
May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
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 within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Your journey into antiquity begins with the Colosseum, one of the world’s most iconic sights. Your guide will call on their historical and archaeological expertise to tell you all about the battles, both physical and political, that played out in this incredible amphitheater. You might be surprised to learn that ‘Gladiator’ didn’t get everything right and that feats of ancient engineering even allowed the Romans to re-enact naval battles here.
Palatine Hill
The next stop takes you back to the very beginning. The Palatine Hill is the spot Romulus chose to found the city that would become Rome in 753 BC – a decision that ended in tragedy for his brother Remus. Here, steeped in history, you’ll enjoy spectacular views overlooking your next destination: the Roman Forum.
What‘s Included
Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Audio Guide directly on your mobile phone (If Option Selected)
Access to the Colosseum Arena Floor (if option selected)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Fully guided visit of the Colosseum [if guided option selected]
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Professional Expert Licenced Guide [if guided option selected]
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Arena Access Semi Private- 3h
3h Guided tour of Colosseum: Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 10 people.
The access: to the Arena floor is included.
Arena Access Small Group- 1.5h
Small Group: of no more than 15 people.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Entrance ticket: to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, valid for 48 hours, to explore at your own pace
Special Arena Floor Access: 1.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the Arena floor
Arena Floor Access Group -3h
3h Guided tour : of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a
group of no more than 25 people.
The access: : to the Arena floor is included.
Ticket with Arena + Audioguide
Tickets with Arena Access: Escorted entry to the Colosseum, including access to the Gladiator’s Arena Floor level, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Multilingual Audioguide App: Explore Rome’s birthplace and uncover its history with a multilingual audio guide
Arena Access, Small Group -3h
3h Guided tour of Colosseum: Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 15 people.
The access:: to the Arena floor is included.
Tickets with Audioguide App
Tickets without Arena Access: Escorted entry to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, & Palatine Hill.
Access to the Arena Floor of the Colosseum is not included
Multilingual Audioguide App: Explore Rome’s birthplace and uncover its history with a multilingual audio guide
Arena Access Group - 1.5h
Special Arena Floor Access: 1.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the Arena floor
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Entrance ticket: to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, valid for 48 hours, to explore at your own pace
Group: of no more than 24 people.
Arena Access Semi Private-1.5h
Special Arena Floor Access: 1.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the Arena floor
Entrance ticket: to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, valid for 48 hours, to explore at your own
pace
Semi Private: of no more than 10 people.
Colosseum Semi-Private 3h
3h Guided tour of Colosseum: Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 10 people.
The access: to the Arena floor is not included.
Colosseum Group -3h
3h Guided tour of Colosseum: Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 24 people.
The access: to the Arena floor is not included.
Colosseum Small Group- 3h
3h Guided tour of Colosseum: Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 15 people.
Access : to the Arena floor is not included.
Colosseum Express Tour
1.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum in a group of no more than 24 people.
The access to the Arena floor is not included.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Colosseum Express Tour: This option includes an entrance ticket to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, valid for 48 hours, to explore at your own pace
Reviews
24,329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it yourself
445emele,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our tour guide Lorenzo was very knowledgeable and attentive. We enjoyed the insights he shared with us. The Tour fee was too high compared to the actual admission fee( 85 vs 25 euros). I would just buy the tickets with Audio and do it by myself if I would do it again.
Phenomenal Tour and Guide
P2686HEdb,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Scott, was fantastic - extremely knowledgeable on the broader history as well as the details. A bonus was the verbal tour of Rome from Palatine Hill and Scott’s great demeanor and sense of humor. Thank you!
Fun walk through the colloseum
Chris S,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything started on time. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. Maria Louise was our guide and she was amazing. She made the entire walk fun and answered all questions. It was clear she was passionate about the culture and the history of the colloseum. It's a long walk with a stop in the middle. I would bring water and a snack.
Not the normal Viator experience
Dan H,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Normally our experience is great with Viator tours. We were disappointed with our guide on this trip. Hard to keep up with, hard to hear, and not great at story telling the history. We got separated from our group for over an hour.
Awesome Colosseum Experience!
Joanne C,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our knowledgeable and very awesome guide Haythm gave us an experience to remember. Whilst an extremely busy day, we took our time to explore the Colosseum and surrounding area in depth; our guide knew many shortcuts to avoid lines/queues and also provided us with stops for shade, hydration and toilet breaks. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Excellent way to learn about the Colosseum and forum
Laura K,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed an excellent tour of the Colosseum and forum with Hisam as our guide! He made sure to go at a good pace for everybody and make sure that we got the best pictures!! It was a long tour and very hot, but he did work on getting us some shade whenever possible. If you’re doing this tour, I recommend water and sunscreen. There are places to refill your water, which is awesome. Excellent to overall
Not to be missed the...
adrian s,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Not to be missed the guide was very informative and really gave you an insight into life at the time of the gladiators
A great tour!
Victoria C,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience! Hisam was our tour guide, and he was very knowledgeable and attentive. We highly recommend this tour.
Highlight of our Italy Tour
Jennifer B,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome experience. We lucked out with a mild, partly sunny day but I think this would have been hard for me on a very hot day as I am not used to the heat. There are a lot of stairs and walking mostly outdoors so good shoes, hat, sunscreen, water & a snack are all important for a comfortable day. Our guide, Georgio, was so kind, fun, knowledgeable, and engaging. It was tricky for us to find the meet spot until a local shared it is literally on top of the Metro B line and we needed to use the stairs from inside the Metro entryway to get up there. Georgio quickly put us at ease. We loved his humor and the incredible amount of history he knows. He was sure to check on everyone throughout the tour and answered lots of questions. He was very friendly and patient with us to make sure we all had a good experience. I especially enjoyed the way he described what was common at the time and drew correlations between historic Rome and what we are like today. This was a major highlight of our Italy tour. I'm so glad we booked early.
Gorgio was great!
Jacob S,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Gorgio was excellent! He was very personable and knowledgable. He kept us engaged while giving us a lot of information but not overwhelmed. He answered all our questions and added additional insights and fun stories. He allowed us to enjoy the sites while keeping us moving at a good pace. Well balanced tour with an easy to like guide who knows his stuff!
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