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]
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Express Small Group with Arena
Small Group Tour: Small Group of no more than 15 people.
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
Express Tour with Arena: 1.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the Arena floor
Group with Arena Access
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Small Group Guided Tour with Special Arena
Access and ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Group with Arena Access: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a
group of no more than 25 people.
Colosseum Semi-Private
Colosseum Semi-Private Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 10 people.
Colosseum Semi-Private Tour: Colosseum & Ancient Rome Semi-Private Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. Access to the Arena floor is not included
Audioguide Tickets with Arena
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: Explore Rome’s birthplace and uncover its history with a multilingual audio guide
Colosseum Small Group
Colosseum Small Group Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 15 people.
Colosseum Small Group Tour: Colosseum & Ancient Rome Small Group Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. 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
Semi Private with Arena Access
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Special Arena Access and ticket to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Semi Private with Arena Access: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 10 people.
Colosseum Group
Colosseum Group Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 24 people.
Colosseum Group Tour: Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. The access to the Colosseum Arena floor is not included.
Small Group with Arena Access
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Small Group Guided Tour with Special Arena Access and ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Small Group with Arena Floor : Guided tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 15 people.
Audioguide Tickets
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: Explore Rome’s birthplace and uncover its history with a multilingual audio guide
Express Group with Arena
Group Tour: Group of no more than 24 people.
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
Express Tour with Arena: 1.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the Arena floor
Reviews
23,851 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed by a rearranging of tour sequence
F1901LAedwardm,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour itself was pretty good. Our guide was very knowledgeable although what she chose to talk about in the limited time available was somewhat idiosyncratic. I was disappointed that the tour advertised as being of the Colosseum first and then the Forum/Palatine Hill - but when it started we were told the order would be reversed. That is, we ended in the Colosseum. We intentionally selected (but didn’t get) a tour ending with the Forum/Palatine Hill because we planned to spend more time in the Forum/Palatine Hill on our own after the tour ended.
Sam our tour guide is...
DavidJohn W,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam our tour guide is very knowledgeable, he is friendly, engaging well with the guests. He made sure that all guest understand what he is talking about and answer their question as best as he can. Well done Sam!
Excellent historical tour of Rome
Stefanie M,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an excellent tour! Our guide Maria Luisa was so friendly and knowledgeable. She guided us around the very historical sites of Palantine Hill, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. She had so much information about the historical sites we visited, and gave us insider tips regarding same. Will definetely come back again.
Our tour guide, Lorenzo...
Thomas N,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Lorenzo Posocco was very informative about the locations and it was very interesting to learn about how they were thought to have looked like.
Helpful to have a guide instead of just a headset
Katyana S,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Lots of info, be sure to bring a hat and lots of water, not a lot of shade. Good amount of walking and lots of uneven surfaces definitely better to have a guide pointing out ruins than listening to a recording and not knowing where to look.
This was a great tour for...
Vinay S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour for me and my family! Our guide Andres was excellent and kept us entertained with history (and jokes!) about the different parts of the tour.
Absolutely loved seeing...
Dustin C,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Absolutely loved seeing the colosseum and it lived up to our expectations. Our guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting an informative colosseum, roman forum and palatine hill tour. If there is any downside it would be with amount of people that were there. it made it hard to keep up at times weaving through the crowd of multiple thousands of people, as well as see the many views and hear the guide at times but that is out of the control of the tour guide and whomever runs the colosseum should cut ticket sales off at some point. I personally still would have booked the tour had i known but would have set my expectations differently had i realized there would be thousands and thousands of people there so thays why I decided to include it in my review to try and make people aware of because I had no idea at the amount of people that would be allowed to visit in one day
Must for first visit to Rome!
Preeti S,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Scott was a great guide, friendly, flexible, very informative. We enjoyed our trip with him and he covered a lot of Colesseum, The Hill and less time in forum.
The tour was absolutely...
Nihal,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was absolutely worth it. Our guide, Flavia, was extremely knowledgeable and funny, and she answered all our questions while sharing great insights and helpful tips about Roman history. The group size was very manageable (around 12–15 people), and even though the Colosseum was crowded, the entry process was smooth and well organized.
Unique!
corradopuccio,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is really embarrassing to have to vote for something like this, put 5 dots and three hundred photos, you should do, but you can not. So, I suggest you go out of the Colosseum metro station and listen to what tourists say about the show that appears to them...
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