Rome: Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our goal is to make the best tour experience for our customers. We set a limit in our group size so that the tour guide has time to answer the questions of each and any of tour participants.
We have carefully chosen the best tour guides so that our clients get the most out of every tour. Their local expertise brings added value to our tours and main goal of achieving the best satisfactory experience for each client.
Be guided by a professional local expert tour guide.
Grasp the ancient beauty of Colosseum, symbol of the eternal city of Rome.
You will take a stroll through the Roman Forum where spectacular ancient temples are still standing after 2000 years.
You will walk through the Palatine Hill where Roman Emperors lived.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a short queue may form for this procedure.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum.
The customers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to meet the guide and guarantee a smooth departure of the tour. Late arrivals will not be accomodate and no refund will be due
Colosseum tickets have a strict entry time: customers who will not show up at the meeting point will miss the entrance and no refund will be due.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
The meeting time might change by 30 minutes. In this case we will inform you in advance
Not suitable for customers with mobility impairments
Not suitable for customers with hearing impairments (headsets are used during the tour)
Not suitable for customers with mobility impairments
What To Expect
Colosseum
Dive into the ancient history of the Colosseum. The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval magnificent architecture in the center of Rome. Built of travertine, tuff and brick-faced concrete. It is the largest construction ever build in ancient Rome. It is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Emperor Vespasian began the construction in 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD by its successor Titus.
Roman Forum
The roman Forum also known Forum Romanum is a plaza surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient Rome governments buildings at the center of the city. Originally a marketplace, the citizens of the ancient city referred to this place as the Forum Magnum. Dive yourself in the ancient culture to learn the way of life Rome’s predecessors lived.
Options
Guided tour in German
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Coliseo Visita Guiada Español
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Coliseo, Foro Romano y Colina Palatina Salta La Linea Visita Guiada en Grupo. Guía Español
Visite guidée en français
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
English Colosseum Guided Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tour in italiano
What‘s Included
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (Adult 18€- Child 0€)
Official Tour Guide
Headsets to Hear the Guide Better
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Any private expenses not included
tips not included
Arena Floor & Underground of the Colosseum not included
Upper tiers (Attico) are not included
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.
Reviews
2,349 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide shared...
Nancy B,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide shared alot of great information at a very nice speed. It was clear he was very enthusiastic and tried to engage the entire group. The meeting point is a little tricky to find, but if you follow the directions from the company's confirmation message it's not too bad. I booked the tour to start at 9:40AM but the company changed the start time to 9:20AM, which was OK because we were available. When we went it was extremely hot, but the tour guide did a good job giving us breaks to fill our water bottle, find shaded areas to talk and found the best path to walk between monuments that minimized our time in the sun.
Worth it
Alejandro G,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour and Julia was an amazing guide. She kept us moving and out of the sun, which was very welcome given the crazy heat.
Absolutely excellent
jonathanpO4617SL,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joseph the tour guide was absolutely excellent- informed but kept it engaging. And it was helpful having someone pick out what to focus on.
When in Rome - take this tour!
Trek529981,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable, and easily engaged our 2 children, aged 13 & 9. Pace of the tour is perfect. There is a lot of walking, in the heat so bring a hat! We did queue to get into the forum and then the colosseum but the guide was so compelling it didn’t feel like any time was wasted.
Bring a water bottle,...
Lydia C,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. Felicity was an excellent, knowledgeable tour guide who is quite passionate about history and Rome! She spent the entire time telling us all sorts of information. I learned so much!
Knowledge based and fun tested !!
seth t,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed Angela. She was the best tour guide I've ever had. And I've done a lot of tours over the years. She was filled with immense knowledge, humor, and knew how to keep the pace and keep us engaged. My 10-year-old daughter had a blast and learned a lot and said she was a great guide. I highly recommend her if you can request her.
Fascinating and Educational
O5336EUcraigh,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was quite lengthy and we were able to see quite a bit. However, the tour guide was very hard to understand. Because of the size of the group, my wife and I was always playing catch up to the group. The guide walked way to quickly and being senior citizens made it difficult for us. When we could hear and understand her, you could tell she was knowledgeable.
Great Experience
Happiness49134591288,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Our guide, Nick, was awesome. Super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Viator Tours
brincacharco,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00For the second time, I purchased a Tour with Viator for the Colosseum and one day before the tour, after being confirmed, they canceled it. This has not happened just to me, but also to friends and relatives. This company is not trustworthy.
The best!
Lori M,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide, Riga(?), was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and easy to understand, taking just enough time at each area in a complex that could take a full day to fully explore. She adeptly handled all questions, even the redundant and nonsense ones. She was expert at avoiding the big crowds and kept us moving along at a good pace. The company, City Walkers, also gets five stars. We had a bit of a hiccup with this tour (on our side, not theirs) and they went above and beyond to accommodate us. Never have I seen such excellent customer service from a tour company. We did another tour with them as well and it too was wonderful.
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