Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Visit with Audio Guide App
Rome, Italy
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- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are three of Rome’s most unmissable attractions, and a guide is indispensable for decoding these ancient ruins. But trailing after a large group isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. Ideal for independent-minded travelers, this tour package lets you explore all three sites at your own pace, with an easy-to-access audioguide filling you in on Rome’s millennia-long history while you explore.
- Experience Rome’s ancient sites at a pace that suits you
- One option includes the House of Augustus, Temple of Romulus, and more
- Uncover imperial Rome’s secrets with an audio guide on your phone
- Soak up glorious views of the ancient city from the peak of Palatine Hill
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Free Digital mobile audio app
- Colosseum entrance options valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included.
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- You need a mobile data connection to use the audio guide app.
- If you booked a Forum pass Guided tour ( Colosseum access is not included in that option)
- Guided Tour
- Earphones and headsets
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Your official entry tickets for the Colosseum will be sent via email two days prior to your scheduled tour date. Thank you for choosing our service. We look forward to welcoming you. Visitors need to go directly to the entrance and show the official tickets.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Colosseum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Roman Forum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Palatine Hill
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travellers can participate
- You must bring a photo ID (copies or photos on your phone are fine). Your ID and ticket will be scanned at the entrance.
- Everyone's full name (as shown on their ID) must be given when booking. If the names don't match the ID, entry may be refused.
- You’ll receive your ticket by email and WhatsApp (if available) before your visit.
- Go straight to the entrance, but everyone must still go through the security check line, which may have a short wait on busy days.
- Kids under 18 enter for free, but we still need their names when you book.
- We’ll provide free child tickets for them.
- A digital audio guide (online, app, or MP3) will be sent.
- You’ll need to listen on your own phone with headphones.
- Your ticket includes one entry to the Colosseum and one entry to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
- Bring your ticket with you — either printed or on your phone.
- he organizer may cancel the tour due to unexpected issues.
- You must be at least 18 years old to book, and children must come with an adult.
- You can visit Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before or after the Colosseum
- The tour duration is 3 hours. The organizer reserves the right to switch up which comes first: Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, or the Colosseum, depending on the time slot.
- Once the tour date has passed, refunds are not available.
- Our operational team has the right to select the Colosseum entrance depending on the situation
- Guides, please do not book with us — we do not provide tickets for guides.
- Take advantage of a complimentary visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and explore the heart of ancient Rome.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
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All the explanations and details are good for my experience
I hope to have a turkish story teller ( voice guide) as soon as possible
We booked a 10:00am tour with the coliseum floor. 5 days before the tour, we received a what’s app message that our tour was changed to 1:30pm without the coliseum floor. They said they would give us back 30% back but we have yet to see that. All that being said, the coliseum was awesome
Coloseum was fantastic. Really quick queue to get in . Definitely buy tickets in advance.
Got ours through Viator. Was a mix up at first but they rebooked them and sorted everything out for our trip.
Everything was perfect! My ticket came right on time and the Audio App worked well. The guide was also very communicative and made sure i received the ticket plus gave me an instruction where to enter.
All went very smoothly - received the tickets 1-2 days in advance via email and WhatsApp for the chosen time. Tickets worked fine on the gate.
Didn’t use the audio guide which some other reviews have criticised - plenty of signage around the sites to state what things were, plus I had my own guide book.
Worth the money. Skipped the huge queues that were there. Very efficient. Lovely place and lots of history
Easy process, we booked for early in the morning so we hopefully didnt have to queue for long.
Which we didnt.
Our visit was booked for 8.30/8.45 .
We got there at 8.25 and was in the building by 8.40.
Tickets arrived via email a few days before.
Very easy process will use this company again for other trips.
Don't trust them... they cancelled within 72 hours of the Colosseum visit citing bogus reasons. No responsibility taken.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for your message.
We would like to clarify that **we did not cancel your tour**. We offered you alternative options to accommodate your visit, but you personally chose to proceed with the cancellation.
We also clearly explained the situation regarding the Colosseum and provided you with all the necessary information to help you make an informed decision.
We appreciate your understanding and regret any inconvenience caused.
Thank you for your time and cooperation.
Experience was great but workers from Viator cancelled the floor access portion and have not given me my refund . Activity happened over a week ago!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Visitor,
We would like to confirm that **your refund has already been processed successfully**.
We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process.
Thank you once again.
Do not book this if you have no flexibility on the dates/times. Changed my reservation from the 27th to the 28th and then couldn't make up their mind about what time slot to offer me.
The audio guide is literally the official colosseum app, so they add 0 value to the standard colosseum tickets. Scalpers, reselling the tickets. Shame they exist.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We would like to clarify that Colosseum entry dates and time slots are subject to availability and the official ticketing system. Unfortunately, changes may sometimes be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control. Our team always tries its best to offer suitable alternatives and keep visitors informed.
Regarding the audio guide, we aim to provide visitors with a convenient booking experience and clear instructions to help them enjoy their visit.
We would also like to clarify that we operate as a tour and ticket booking service, and we do not appreciate being described as scalpers, as our intention is always to provide a reliable service to our customers.
We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback, which helps us improve our services.
Thank you for your understanding.
Had amazing time. Directions were simple and easy to use. No complaints and no waiting. Thank you it’s a must do.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review
Got WhatsApp message from operator (instead of through Viator) 2 days before saying they can't get my tickets and had to negotiate for 2 days to finally get my tickets. The timing was not ideal and my child was too tired to enjoy our visit to the Colosseum which was their favourite thing.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced regarding your Colosseum tickets and the changes to your scheduled entry time.
Please understand that Colosseum tickets and entry time slots are subject to availability through the official ticketing system. Our team made every effort to secure your tickets and provide alternative options so that you would not miss your visit.
We contacted you via WhatsApp to ensure quick and direct communication and to keep you updated about the situation.
We are especially sorry to hear that your child was too tired to fully enjoy the Colosseum, particularly as it was something they had been looking forward to.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation throughout the process. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will continue working to improve our communication and booking experience.
Thank you for your understanding.
My tour got cancelled the day before. Very disappointing. Booked ahead so this wouldn't happen. Apparently online technical difficulties
Very disappointing. The operator changed our Colosseum booking, we accepted the new date immediately, but never received a confirmed time or the tickets despite repeated follow-ups. We missed the visit and had to reorganize our day. Completely unacceptable.
Don’t book with these guys - they cancelled our booking twice just days before we were due to visit, at which point no other tickets were available. The result was, we didn’t get to visit the Colosseum.
We booked with them to attend the Colosseum etc on Monday 26 October 2026. On the 24 October, they messaged me saying they didn’t have the tickets, but could definitely get tickets for a day later, on Tuesday 27 October. Not ideal, but we changed things round and reluctantly agreed. A day later, it was the same story again - nothing available for Tuesday 27 October, but they could get tickets for 28 October. We couldn’t do that date, but frankly I had also lost any faith in them by that time. I don’t know if they’re dishonest or just inept, but either way it is not acceptable.
I am also STILL waiting for my refund. So they took my money, didn’t get the tickets (which they told me when it was too late to book elsewhere as they had completely sold out) and still haven’t given me my money back.
Absolute amateurs, thanks for ruining my family’s visit!
Can I have my money back now?!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Visitor,
We would like to clarify that your review contains misleading information regarding your booking and the services provided.
We informed you about the situation in advance and clearly explained all the relevant details. On October 28, you acknowledged the information and agreed to proceed with the arrangements.
However, the following day, you requested a refund despite having previously accepted the arrangements and despite the services being delivered as promised.
As all services were provided in accordance with the agreed booking terms, we are unable to approve your refund request.
We kindly ask you to reconsider your review and ensure that it accurately reflects the communication and services provided.
Thank you for your understanding.
When we got there we were told our tickets were invalid. I booked Colisseum for 12. You changed to 4.45. It shuts at 3.30. So we tried to be organised. You messed up for us.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Visitor,
We would like to clarify that we had already informed you about the situation and provided confirmation in advance.
The Colosseum management decided to close the monument at 3:30 PM, which was beyond our control.
We also sent you an important message with clear instructions regarding the designated location where you needed to collect your tickets.
All relevant information and instructions were communicated to you in advance.
Thank you for your understanding.
Great experience. Everything worked perfectly. Colosseum is amazing. Shouldn't be missed. Would definitely recommend it.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
Everything was perfect. We didn’t wait at all in line and we entranced easy. Colosseum is very beautiful and worth visiting
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review
Worth a visit, the audio guide definitely needed. The organizers kept us notified as the booking was approaching and were very helpful when I had inquiries about the reservation.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review
difficult and expensive process….like always when buying from a scalper. the experience was great, once we were able to finally get our very basic tickets and move on. next time we just get our tickets early is what we learned: much cheaper, no 100 emails, no wasting time and energy!
The direction for entry to the colosseum were very good, but there no directions for entry to the forum. Once we found the the entry point the line was ridiculously long. We were never able to download the audio tour for the colosseum. All in all we were not impressed with this tour. Definitely recommend getting a tour with an actual guide. Over all our experiences with Viator have been awesome, but this one was not great.
The tickets arrived two days in advance and they worked well for our tours. The main floor arena ticket was well worth the price as it gave us a nice viewing area of the Colosseum and additional access in the Roman Forum. You can visit the Roman Forum the day before, the day of, or the day after your Colosseum ticket. I’d recommend splitting up the days if you’re traveling with kids so you can enjoy everything. We used the free app (that’s free to anyone, not just ticket holders) but also enjoyed Rick Steve’s app (he’s quite funny and enjoyable - our children also found it more enjoyable by listening). Be sure to have your passport or ID with you for both places for adults. They didn’t check the children’s. A good experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
This is the first bad review I ever had to write on Viator.
I booked the tour 3 months in advance. The day of the tour the cab driver told us that Rome is madhouse that day, because there is a marathon in town ending at the Colosseum. The tour company never mentioned this. Traffic was terrible, thousands of people and barricades everywhere blocked the access. It was a nightmare. And I did add extra time to get there because it is Rome.
Long story short, we arrived late and missed our entry window. We missed the tour. Had we known, I would have planned this very differently. The company does not communicate well and I found them rude.
I will not recommend the tour because of the tour company.
Biggest tip: check what is going on in Rome before booking.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and understand your frustration.
Unfortunately, events such as marathons, road closures, and traffic restrictions in Rome are organized by local authorities and are beyond our control. While we always recommend allowing extra travel time, we understand that unexpected disruptions can make reaching the meeting point particularly challenging.
Please note that Colosseum entry tickets are strictly time-based, and the official booking system does not allow late entry, changes, or refunds once the scheduled entry time has passed. These regulations are established by the Colosseum authorities and apply to all tour operators.
We regret that you were unable to enjoy your planned visit and that our communication did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable, and we will take it into consideration to improve the information and assistance we provide to our guests.
Thank you for your understanding.
This was fairly simple to organise and the tickets were delivered and, in my WhatsApp, before I got there. I liked that it was easy and no hassle as I was stressed out about it. The audio guide was good, and my kids and I listened to it as we walked about and learned more about the colosseum. So, thank you.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
Viator is a good company to book through. Good communication email and text. Text the night before with the tickets and where we needed to meet etc. it would have been nice to be pre informed about the rome marathon which finished next to the coliseum and made it harder to get to with my ten year old son but I should have checked myself for any issues luckily we are always early for everything so had the extra 30 mins to play with to be rerouted. Other than that good experience. It was a very busy day so glad we only booked to walk round tickets ourselves instead of expensive ones with a tour guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
The app guide was ok, but it’s all a bit of a waste of money. Official tickets - at a fraction of the price - are released 30 days in advance, if we were better organised we’d have just got those because this was very expensive. To be fair, it was cheaper than others!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the app guide helpful and appreciated that our pricing was more competitive than other options.
We understand your concerns regarding the cost, especially when official tickets are available at a lower price if booked well in advance. Our service is designed to provide a convenient alternative for visitors who may not have been able to secure tickets through the official booking system.
We appreciate your honest feedback and hope you still enjoyed your visit. Thank you for choosing our service.
Instructions on where to go were very clear, the Colosseum itself was amazing! And the audio guide was easy to use.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
U always discover that your tickects are basic and u need to by other tickect or upgrade to have acess to the catacombs for example ....my tickect say visit the Colesseum so I expect ALL THE AREAS...we do not discuss the price...
The Hill was great and no issues...good value for the price...
But we find a very disorganised tourist services in general in Rome...
Is really let's profiter the maximum of tourists...your are ripped of all the time,taxis, tickets,restaurants ...they try to charge us 40 euros more...monuments nice,but 2 crowded, very bad service...disorganised...
It was super easy to book. There was always an agent (an actual person!) either via the booking website or What's App. I was a bit sceptical but would definitely recommend it.
Audio guide also worked super.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We were glad to see the coliseum but it was a bit challenging to find and understand the gate to use. We also couldn’t really understand the audio tour well. The woman’s accent was difficult.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review
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