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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Small-Group Guided Tour | 3 hours

637 Reviews | Rome
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Colosseum Small Group Tour
2 Adults x $89.24
$178.48
Approx Total
$178.48

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Small Group guided Tour with local, expert guide
  • Marvel at Palatine Hill's incredible ruins
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Tickets to the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
  • Tickets to the Arena Floor (if option selected)
  • Discover the history of the Colosseum
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Walk around the Forum - the heart of the Empire

Overview

Join an expert guide on this exclusive small group tour of the Ancient Rome's top 3 sites. Step back in time and listen as your guide brings the Colosseum to life, painting exciting pictures of the glorious games, bloodthirsty fights, and gory executions. As you move to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, you'll walk in the footsteps of Emperors through the ruins of 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 guides 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. *Please note we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase*

Meeting points

Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.

End point

Itinerary

  • Colosseum

    You will retrace the steps of the Gladiators, accompanied by exciting stories, told by your local, expert guide. Uncover the history of the events that unfolded inside the great walls of the world-famous Colosseum. Bring the ancient monument to life, and gain all the insights into the life of the Roman people that once filled the arena.

    1 hour

  • Palatine Hill

    The Palatine Hill is the most beautiful and important of Rome’s great seven hills, and is a must-see on any tour of the city. Here, with the aid of your guide, you can discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history, and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by towering pine trees and spectacular views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below.

    30 minutes

  • Foro Romano

    It is vital to visit the political, social, and commercial heart of downtown Rome to truly understand the spirit of life in Roman times. Here you will walk original Roman roads, the Via Sacra and the Via Nova, which weave amongst ornate arches, towering temples, and the spirits of the myth-shrouded Romulus and the world-famous Julius Caesar. Although less than half of the forum is complete today, your guides will fill in all the empty spaces with their extensive knowledge and passion, which will restore the city to its former glory.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

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 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.
  • 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.
  • Please be aware that we offer two Arena tour packages: The VIP Colosseum - Arena Access option grants entry to the Colosseum, Arena floor, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. The Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine option provides access to the Arena floor via an exclusive entrance and continues with visits to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena, Roman Forum& Palatine option does not visit the Colosseum, it access to Arena floor only.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Partially Refundable

September 07100% refund
September 14No refund

You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 7 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 7 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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4.8

637 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    572
  • 4 stars
    34
  • 3 stars
    17
  • 2 stars
    7
  • 1 star
    7

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 572 reviews with 5 stars

Small group trip with an amazing guide

Published on Jan, 2025

I am not surprised why this tour is so highly rated. Francesca is born to be a guide, she is so fun to be around, always joking. I was never bored. I also think she knows everyone and we were skipping all the lines lol. We were just a small group of 6, and everyone felt included, even if they had some mobility issues. That was so lovely. I totally loved the programme, it’s not just the colloseum but other places too. Everyone on my tour loved the last place where the other trips rarely go. I won’t say what it is to avoid a spoiler :) but I almost didnt wanna leave there. Grazie, Francesca!

Experience of a lifetime

Published on Jan, 2025

Went yesterday for my wife’s 50th and was so impressed with David our guide he was so nice and polite and very knowledgeable, very down to earth guy aswell, the tour was amazing

Amazon tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Fe was out your guide for the colosseum and Palatine Hill and she was amazing. My teenagers were not excited for the tour but they said Fe made it so interesting- they loved it in the end!

Colosseum and surrounds.

Published on Nov, 2024

Absolved the tour and all the valuable insights into Roman life that were given by our guide Danielle. To be able to go into the Colosseum and see the actual workings was terrific. Going early helped to beat the crowd. The Roman forum area was fascinating. Danielle accommodated a member of our group who needed a bathroom stop by going to a lesser used area early. Would thoroughly recommend this tour.

Carpe Diem tour with Selene

Published on Nov, 2024

This tour was perfectto! Three things made this great. First, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. I learned more from her in 2 hours than I would have at a high level college course. Second, she was charming and engaging. Loved what she did and it was infectious. Third, pacing was just right. I wasn’t rushed and could ask questions. Wasn’t too slow either. I would use her and carpe diem again in a heartbeat.

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