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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
There’s really nothing like a tour of the heart of Rome to really understand life in the ancient city, and this is just the tour to do it! Discover the incredible history of the Colosseum with a small group of fellow travellers. Your local, expert guide will teach you about the glorious games and bloodthirsty battles.
As we move to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, you'll walk in the footsteps of Emperors through the Imperial Palace and follow the routes of great senators and orators as we wind through the towering temples and archways of the Forum. Your expert guide will bring the hustle and bustle of the ancient city back to life through incredible stories and facts - some of them as old as 2000 years!
Let's start exploring!
*Please note we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase*
**Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tours are discounted on these days.**
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Headphones are available on this tour
Personalised, small group experience
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Expert-led guided tour of Ancient Rome
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Transportation
Food and Drinks
Colosseum
Walk in the path of Rome's famous Gladiators and have your expert guide tell the stories and famous events that occurred inside the huge walls of the Colosseum. You will be taken to investigate this incredible ancient stadium guided by a professional English speaker who will bring to life this immense structure describing its amazing history in detail and finding its many secrets.
Palatine Hill
The most beautiful and important of Romes seven hills is the Palatine Hill. Discover the founding point of one of the greatest civilizations and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial palace; let our guides unveil this spectacular archaeological site where the ruins, the towering pine trees and the spectacular views over the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make it a once in a lifetime experience!
Semi-Private Experience: Experience the Colosseum in a semi-private tour with an expert guide and a smaller 6 person max group.
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cecily L,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
What a great experience! For someone who did our tour for the 3rd time in one day—Maria was amazing! Thank you for the best tour we had in Rome!
Amy H,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
Xenia the tour guide was great! Very knowledgeable. I was a little disappointed that 20 people is considered a “small” group, but it ended up being okay. We did have two older woman with mobility issues and that impacted the group. They should make a tour specifically for people that aren’t able to do a lot of steps. Despite all that, it was amazing and worth our time. There is SO much to see you could do this tour multiple times.
MATTHEW R,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic tour! Our guide, Paola, was amazing - she was informative, engaging and would highly recommend
Melissa S,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
Great guide! Professional, fun, safe! Really enjoyed learning about the colosseum! It was hot and she found shade! Thank you!
Rachel H,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
Paola our guide was great! Very knowledgeable and good at answering questions. Would highly recommend taking this tour.
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