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
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
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.
Options
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 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 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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Reviews
24,614 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Colosseum
Elizabeth M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome !!!! The tour guide Sam (Egyptian guy) was very knowledgeable and very considerate about the elderly people in our group. Just know there is some amount of walking and climbing stairs, so ensure to be self aware of whether it’s something you can do.
Guided Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum tour
colinbW9425RE,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy was a fantastic guide. She took time to get to know a little about everyone and was very engaging throughout a hot 3-hour tour. I definitely recommend Amy.
Amy!
725kimw725,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy is a fabulous guide! Her knowledge of history and the details of the colosseum, palatine hill and the forum were excellent. I’ve been to all of these places before and still learned something new. Her pacing was just right, giving us time for photos and a bathroom break. She sprinkled her talk with some funny anecdotes which made the 3 hour tour fly by. She is an asset to the tour group. Thanks Amy!
Colosseum tour
RajP2504,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a family from London and did the Collosseum and Roman Forum tour with Amy who was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour a fun learning experience.
Awesome tour
Mohandas O,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Giorgio, was very knowledgeable and accommodating to the needs of the group.
Excellent tour
anthonycO6530PV,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valerio was excellent. Very knowledge and made it interesting
Colosseum tour
184shayanp,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy with city wonders was very very helpful and useful. I have learnt a lot from her and she was excellent with a good balance of educational but fun.
Best Tour Guide in Rome!
jeffreytN3352RY,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy was absolutely incredible on our Colosseum and surrounding area tour. Her knowledge of the history was amazing, and she brought everything to life in such an engaging and entertaining way. Beyond being incredibly informative, Amy’s humor and personality made the entire experience so enjoyable. She had the perfect balance of professionalism, storytelling, and fun, and it genuinely felt like exploring Rome with a friend who knows everything about the city. We left learning so much while also laughing the whole way through. Highly recommend Amy to anyone visiting Rome!
Amy was fabulous
aaron w,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy was smart with a lot of knowledge of the local history and was quite cheeky and funny. Would absolutely recommend doing a tour with her.
We enjoyed the...
Betsy H,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the knowledgeable tour guide. It was very informative and we loved viewing Roman history.
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