Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

1134 Reviews | Rome
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Italian Tour
2 Adults x $75.47
$150.94
Approx Total
$150.94
Colosseum Only Ticket
2 Adults x $42.91
$85.82
Approx Total
$85.82
Colosseum entrance, no guide
Ticket with a host
Portuguese Tour
2 Adults x $75.47
$150.94
Approx Total
$150.94
Spanish Tour
2 Adults x $75.47
$150.94
Approx Total
$150.94
English Tour
2 Adults x $75.47
$150.94
Approx Total
$150.94
French Tour
2 Adults x $75.47
$150.94
Approx Total
$150.94

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Entrance to the Roman Forum (if full tour option selected)
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Professional guide for 2,5 hours (if option selected for guided tour)
  • Headphones
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Entrance to Palatine Hill (if full tour option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Overview

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum guided sharing tour. Have fun discovering Roman history and Gladiator combats! Visit the Colosseum with an enthusiastic guide who will reveal many stories and anecdotes on Roman emperors and Senators. You will visit the Colosseum, go to the Palatine Hill to see the ruins of the Palace of the emperor Domitian, see the panoramic view of the Circus Maximus and then walk to the Roman Forum where triumphal Arches and temples are still standing as a symbol of the power of Ancient Rome. Like a time machine you will go back to Roman times! this tour includes a friendly storytelling guide who will bring Roman life back to life! NOTE: Please when you book your tour choose the option for a guided tour if you want to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a live guide

Meeting points

The meeting point is in the square in front, OUTSIDE, of the Basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano, the church is located on Via dei Fori Imperiali (half way) & is close the entrance of the Roman Forum. You will see our staff in front of the Basilica wearing a uniform with the logos of the company. 

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Colosseum

    Your guide will offer a brief introduction of Ancient Rome, getting every member of the group up to speed with the key aspects of the fascinating history of Ancient Rome. Your small group will then head to the most iconic symbol of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum. Armed with Colosseum, your guide will maximizing your time here in Rome. As you enter the Colosseum you will be blown away by this spectacularly preserved theatre. Included sites: 1st and 2nd level Please note: the 3rd floor, the Arena floor and the Undergrounds are NOT included

    1 hour

  • Foro Romano

    From the Colosseum you will proceed to the famous Palatine hill, one of Rome's seven hills. The place where the emperors used to live, you will enjoy a stunning view over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.

    45 minutes

  • Palatine Hill

    You will then climb down to the fascinating Roman Forum, the meeting point of Ancient Rome. Strolling among these ancient ruins, you will feel like you've been transported to another world. Your guide will use overlay books and 3D pictures to help you to visualize how magnificent these ruins once were. Bring Ancient Rome to life with this best-selling small group tour.

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Most travelers can participate. Not wheelchair accessible. Please note that due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities.
  • Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided.
  • The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed nor refunded. 
  • ID mandatory. Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
  • Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that in case of late arrival you will lose your tour and no refund will be given for no show or for late arrival.
  • Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code.
  • Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in.
  • There might be a change in order of the itinerary due to security and ticket availability.
  • Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check. No visitor can avoid these checks.
  • Please make sure you bring comfortable shoes and a refillable plastic water bottle especially during hot weather! In summer time due to the heat the tour might last about 2 hours.
  • Near public transportation.
  • Normal sized backpacks are permitted, huge backpacks will not be admitted. Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.
  • DISCLAIMER: the 3rd floor, the Arena floor and the Undergrounds are NOT included

Partially Refundable

May 31100% refund
June 10No refund

You can cancel up to 10 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 10 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 10 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 10 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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1134 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    817
  • 4 stars
    116
  • 3 stars
    54
  • 2 stars
    37
  • 1 star
    110

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 817 reviews with 5 stars

Great experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Breathtaking. It’s history. All I can say. We bought tickets on the official site. Visited Colosseum first then Roman Forum. Didn’t have audio guides but used Rick Steve’s Pocket Guide to Rome. Excellent commentary and it was super informative for Roman Forum, even kids got it.

Massimo was very...

Published on Jan, 2025

Massimo was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic. The only suggestion that we had was that he speak when he is having his audience.

Roman roamin’

Published on Jan, 2025

It is worth the price. It is a great 4 km walking tour of breathtaking scenery and history. Our guide Marcus was highly informed, witty, caring, friendly and easy to understand. A gifted narrator. The colosseum is like time travel back!

Excellent

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent guide very informative. Worth the money to skip the queue as our guide took us to the frount of the queue

Great tour and terrific tour guide

Published on Jan, 2025

Everything about this experience was EXCELLENT. I visited with 14 friends and family. Booking with Rome Private Guides was easy. They set up the tour I requested quickly, responded promptly to emails, and even arranged for a last minute change without a problem. Our tour guide, Chiara Ferralis, was friendly, very knowledgable and easy to understand. She was great at answering questions and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. The tour was everything I hoped it would be. Everyone in the group had a great time, and our group included a number of people, including me, who had visited Rome many times before. Chaira's detailed knowledge and insights regarding what we were seeing significantly enriched our visit.

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