VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Overview
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Step back in time on our expertly guided tour of Ancient Rome’s iconic sites: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With faster access, the comfort of a small group, and insights from an expert guide, this best-value experience offers a deep dive into the Eternal City’s past, all in just 3 unforgettable hours.
Your adventure begins inside the Colosseum, where you'll hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and ancient engineering marvels. You’ll get answers to your questions, plus enjoy sweeping views from above the arena that most visitors miss.
Next, we’ll head up Palatine Hill, the mythical birthplace of Rome and home to its grandest imperial palaces. Then descend into the Roman Forum, once the bustling heart of Roman politics and daily life.
With a streamlined itinerary and small group size, this tour offers comfort, insight, and unbeatable value. Spots are limited! Book now to experience Ancient Rome like never before.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Tickets must match these names; failure to present a voucher with all travellers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Tour order may vary: we will start with either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on ticket times.
Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of each month. Tours are discounted on these days.
Want an upgrade? Check out these other options: VIP Colosseum Tour (12pax), Colosseum Express Arena Tour (24pax)
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
Retrace the steps of the gladiators, accompanied by engaging stories from your expert guide. Learn about the social status of spectators, the norms of ancient entertainment, and the gladiatorial games that captivated audiences. Your guide’s storytelling will bring the monument to life. Please note: we may begin with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability.
Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill is one of Rome’s most important and beautiful hills and is a highlight of any city tour. With your guide, explore the birthplace of one of history’s greatest civilizations and the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by pine trees and views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below.
What‘s Included
Colosseum entry ticket and reservation fee included (€18–€24 value)
Admission to the Colosseum Arena Floor (if option selected)
Personalised, group experience offering top-rated value and comfort
Expert storytelling from a licensed historian guide with headphones provided
Admission to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum (if option selected)
Access to the arena floor (unless selected, available for an additional fee)
Food and Beverages
Options
Colosseum Arena Tour
Colosseum tour with Arena Floor access, expert guide, and visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
VIP Colosseum Tour
Small Group Colosseum tour with a maximum of 12 people and visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
Colosseum Tour
Colosseum tour with an expert guide. Includes the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
Colosseum Express Arena 1,5h
Discover the Colosseum arena floor and Roman Forum in 1.5 hours with an expert guide, perfect for a quick Rome adventure. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
1,631 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
not what we booked
Sandra M,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00we booked this to include walking along the passage routes that the fighters walked. but we never went down there. other groups did but not us very dissatisfied as I paid nearly £400. We never got to Paletine Hill either as we were still in the Forum area at 4.50 p.m and the tour finished at 5.
Wonderful Tour, really worth your time and money.
Ruth R,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Totally brilliant. Our tour guide, Kopal, was hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, she clearly had a real love of her subject. She did such a wonderful job of building up walking through the tunnel into the Colosseum I could almost hear the roar of the crowd. I can’t recommend this enough. If you do one thing while you’re in Rome, do this.
Great guide. Philomena...
Barbara F,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide. Philomena gave us an interesting and very informative tour of Palatine Hill and The Colosseum. Not enough time to explore Roman Forum which was disappointing.
Extremely informative,...
Porfirio M,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely informative, however 3 hours of walking. Therefore wear comfortable footwear that you would mind getting dusty. The guide was very friendly and detailed.
The guide has a very...
Vladimir L,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide had a very heavy accent and was speaking way too fast. Sometimes, we could barely understand a word of she was saying.
Very Good
G2193QVanthonym,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mariana was very good and well informed.
Fabulous Tour
Gery L,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing and our guide was the best!!! She taught us so much about the Colosseum and history .
Coliseum, forum, palatine hill
Patricia F,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour guide offered good info, difficult to follow her accent, but kept up enough. I expected to have time in the forum but most of the tour was spent at Coloseum.
Our tour guide was...
Debra B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. She was patient as well
Wonders of Ancient Rome
Eric S,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was great from start to finish, your team was there early to get everyone gathered, our guide Mariana was funny and drew everyone in with questions and we learned so much while seeing all the top sites, we even jumped bypassed lots of the lines and crowds, totally recommend this tour!
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