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
Arena Floor Access Group -3h
Guided tour : of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a
group of no more than 25 people.
Duration: 3 hours
Special Arena Floor Access: Colosseum & Ancient Rome Small Group Guided Tour with Special Arena
Access and ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Arena Access, Small Group -3h
Special Access to Arena Floor: 3h Guided tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in a group of no more than 15 people.
Colosseum Small Group- 3h
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.
Arena Access Semi Private-1.5h
Semi Private : of no more than 10 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 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
Colosseum Semi-Private 3h
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
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
Colosseum Group -3h
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.
Arena Access Semi Private- 3h
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.
Semi Private with Arena Access: Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Special Arena Access and ticket to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
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 Group - 1.5h
Group : of no more than 24 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
Reviews
23,861 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shame on you Viator!
Wendy R,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Viator did not submit the changes to the touring company so they did not have a ticket for one of our members. We had to refuse the tour and book another one for twice the price! Viator is now refusing to refund us for their mistake!!!
Great guide amazing sights
Ricardo P,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Iman was very knowledgeable and helpful. Gave us many interesting facts plus places to go after. Must do when in Rome
Beauty in the worst history of humanity
JosephAldricG,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book in advanced, its worth it, prepare to walk and bring umbrella (rained when we visited). It’s Rome’s iconic amphitheatre,think about f gladiators battles. Didn’t walk onmarena floor or peeked into the underground chambers, but we just soak up on the sheer scale of this ancient engineering from our vantage positions, took great pics too
Absolutely Amazing!
sandrapF6411WB,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott was absolutely amazing! Super knowledgeable and accommodating! Gave an absolutely great overview of major and minor spots throughout all 3 areas. 3000 years of history in 3 hours indeed!
We enjoyed this tour so...
Katherine K,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this tour so much. Our guide, Pietro Georgio (PG), was excellent and had a wealth of knowledge about the Colosseum, even giving us resources for more information. I would have liked to have spent a little more time exploring the Forum, but we ran out of time due to it closing.
Rome transport
candicer791,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi can anyone help me,I’m going to Rome in February and was wondering what is the best way to get from the airport to my hotel
Our Rome adventure
George H,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amber was an amazing guide and was so engaged with all on the tour. She was knowledgeable, pleasant and professional. She provided so much historical insight to every aspect of the tour. We highly recommend you book this tour when in Rome.
Tour of the Colosseum forum and Palatine Hill five stars
Shirley H,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, the tour was filled with great information historical and current. The guide was very well informed Hytham was relaxed and gave us time to explore what he had just talked about and then fill this with more information. It was a big myth, buster tour, where a lot of things that we were misinformed on we’re corrected by the guide.
AMAZING
teddylover,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we did this tour last year with Cristina T. she was amazing, and so patient. We still talk about this tour. Tour group small and very informative
Sta cation 2 nights
Global45750024223,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00stay 2 nights in the rooms inc sudirman and very pleasant clean and comfortable. for breakfast okay
From €44.00
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