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 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.
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 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 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.
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
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.
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
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 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
24,710 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experienced knowledgeable...
Paul C,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experienced knowledgeable tour guide. Friendly and kept the tour moving. She was outstanding. Highly recommend this tour.
A must experience while in Rome
Amber H,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Valerio was an exception guide. Very informative. So much history that Valerio was able to explain!
Beware of making our reservations on the same day as this trip
SpartyScott,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We booked our reservation with this tour company months in advance. 3 days prior to our tour, they emailed saying they were changing the time from 8:30 to 12:45. They did not take into consideration if we had our reservations that day which we did. The gave an excuse (which was actually a lie) for the change stating tours could not access the Colossuem in the morning (they literally handed out individual tickets that we used to gain entry...and we were not accompanied by a tour guide into the Colossuem). Our tour guide was excellent (the only reason for 3 stars...i would give him a 5) but this is just another example of a poorly run company taking advantage of tourists).
lots of great info and...
Matthew C,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00lots of great info and explanations for the current state of the colosseum. would definitely recommend this tour.
It was such a wonderful...
Caitlyn Y,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was such a wonderful and interesting tour! Everyone in my party enjoyed everything Emanuela had to share with us about the history of Rome. Definitely recommend bringing water and a portable fan if you’re planning your trip in the summer time! We went in May but had a big heat wave.
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
ronaldf800,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of ancient Rome. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave a great tour
Great tour of the colosseum!
Katie M,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Valerio was the best tour guide!! It was our first time at the Colosseum and we learned so much! Our guide was funny, full of knowledge and had a good pace to the tour!!
Great experience, guide was awesome
donnacD8946OQ,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great experience for money paid, guide was extremely knowlegable of history of colosseum.
Great tour! Wish we would...
Jacquelyn T,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour! Wish we would have heard more about the Forum and a bit less about the Colosseum. Super knowledgeable guide!
Colosseum and Palentine Hill
Penny T,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the time and expense. Our guide was very knowledgeable, detailed and made the experience fun.
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