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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

What To Expect

1

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.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included
2

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.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Reviews

4.52

22,744 reviews

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  • Informative and worth it to skip long lines.

    Jorie M,

    Jul 1, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Overall, this was a great experience and a fantastic way to see the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging—she shared so much fascinating history in a way that was easy to follow and enjoyable to listen to. Skipping the long lines was a huge plus, especially in the extreme heat—it made the whole experience much more comfortable and efficient. The only thing I would suggest is a smaller group size. There were two families on our tour who ended up monopolizing a lot of the guide’s attention, so at times it felt a bit centered around them rather than the whole group. A more balanced experience would have made it even better. Still, the tour covered all the key highlights and was well worth it. I’d definitely recommend it, especially for first-time visitors to Rome!

  • Not a great tour guide

    Elaine W,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Our tour guide was walking ahead and not very enthusiastic, also not local to Rome… it is amazing to visit the colosseum but be careful who you book the tour with

  • Great way to see one of the wonders of the world

    Roger C,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour of the Colosseum. Giorgio was knowledgeable and friendly. Brought us to a number of sites and gave incredible historical information and context. Highly recommended, but a lot of walking and very hot in June.

  • Great Experience in a very hot day

    Daniel K,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The tour was very informative and went into good detail on various places throughout the Colosseum and Forum. We really enjoyed our guide as well.

  • Save for a cooler day!

    April C,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Hot and Sunny - long tour. Our guide did her best to keep us in shade but still had sun poisoning despite SPF 50 on my legs

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4.52
22,744 reviews
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