Ultimate Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Ancient Rome on this small group tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert guide. Learn about Roman history in the places where the events took place, hearing stories about the bloody gladiatorial fights in the Colosseum. Visiting the magnificent temples and buildings of the Roman Forum is an opportunity to learn about the daily lives of the Romans. You’ll also explore the evocative ruins of the imperial palaces on the Palatine on this Rome group tour, specially designed to optimize your time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended
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 may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes in advance and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
Upon booking, please email the ages of all children traveling with you (email in ticket voucher)
Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets (for groups for six or more)
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) & reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
All Fees and Taxes
Small group size
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
In-depth Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour with fluent English-speaking Guide
Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Foro Romano
It is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
Tempio di Romolo
It is another rare example of a well-preserved Roman monument. It's intact because it was turned into the entrance to the Church of Saints Cosma and Damiano, still functioning today
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Reviews
232 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Tour
davidpQ5313GB,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Donatella was great, very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. She made sure we got the most out of the experience and the places. Awesome tour and wonderful guide.
Worth it
D2214EVrobertp,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the price of the ticket. My guide Enrica was very knowledgeable and balanced facts and humor to make the experience even more enjoyable.
we were lucky to have a ...
Jonathan W,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00we were lucky to have a tour guide to ourselves, which made for an excellent trip. she was knowledgeable and personable.
Recommended
edmowl,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time. Anita was a super guide, friendly and knowledgeable. She took us exactly to what we wanted to see and more, giving great insight into the sites, how they were developed and by whom. This was a very enjoyable tour which gave us excellent value and I can only recommend it. We'd certainly do others in the future. Thank you to Anita for giving us a wonderful experience.
Fantastic tour guide
rasmap2014,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family were toured by a lovely knowledgeable and informative guide. We were told all the key points and were shown around some of the most breathtaking sites and views. The tour took around 3 hours and was the right amount of time to see and explore the sights. We particularly enjoyed the tour and the view from Palantine Hill. We would highly recommend it to anyone who would like to learn more about the Colosseum and Ancient Rome in general.
Beware of multiple issues
Syreex,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We did 2 tours with them - the Vatican and the Colosseum. First - the good - information about the tour as well as our guide for the Vatican (Valeria) were absolutely spot on. From here it goes downhill through. We chose their Vatican tour because it said semi-private = maximum 12 people. Well, our tour was 14 people. I am in no way offended to be in a group with 2 more people but their site is misleading and by lying they get customers they would not get otherwise. Buyer beware. And in case they respond to this feedback, I asked them by email why our semi private group had 14 people - their repense was “an emergency situation”, a money emergency I guess. For the colosseum we were a smaller group. The headsets were terrible (like old Bluetooth headsets, with a hook our the ear that only fit your right ear). It constantly fell out of my ear, by halfway it would cut out, my girlfriend whose hearing is worse in her right ear had to miss half of the guides words. Our guide was very knowledgeable but her attitude was rather unpleasant. At best she was irritable, and worst disparaging - toward tourists, other participants who missed some information she said. She had a verbal tick that was rather distracting, would cough into the mic and speak low at times and almost scream at others. Our tour was supposed to be 3h but lasted 2.30 on the dot. There are many companies that organize tours and these guys are not the cheapest. We spent over 780$CAD for the two of us for those two tours. If you don’t want to take a gamble with group size, tour experience and guide look elsewhere.
Great Small Group Tour
P7260GAtracyd,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and very engaging. There were only 6 people in our group, so easy to stay together. Saw many interesting sites on Palatine Hill, including ancient palaces, the forums, great views. Anna had so many great insights into what we were seeing. The Colosseum is grand and a site to behold. Although, be prepared for very large crowds. We went the beginning of October, while it was definitely less crowded than summer months, still tons of people. Would highly recommend.
Coliseum tour
Global557897,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very good as he lined out the time line of Rome’s progression. Was pleasantly surprised by the Palatine Hill portion and the Colliseum was the obvious highlight.
Educational tour through the colosseum.
jutau00,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very educational. The cost per person was reasonable for the 3 hour tour. Our guide was great at keeping pace. Though it was a little hectic with the amount of other groups visiting the site.
An excellent experience. Well worth the money.
Excursion46855347524,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our guide brought history to life through story telling making connections of people to structures. The pace of the tour was perfect. Allowances were made for water refilling, and washroom stops.
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