Roma: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: Guided Group Tour

Rome, Italy

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Perfect for travelers who want both expert insight and personal freedom in a single seamless experience, this private tour combines a guided visit to the Colosseum with free time to explore the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. In just a few hours, learn of gladiators, emperors, and daily Roman life, and wander not one, but three, ancient archaeological sites.

Visit three of Rome's most popular ancient ruins in just a couple hours
Enjoy a relaxed tour with just your guide for company
Learn more than you would on your own with plenty of insider insight throughout
A private tour offers a highly personalized experience

What's Included

English-speaking licensed professional guide
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill admission tickets
Headsets to hear the guide clearly during the tour
Small-group experience (maximum 15 travelers)

Food and Beverage
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Colosseum Arena floor access, unless the Arena Access option is selected

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via in Miranda, Roma RM, Italy
Via in Miranda. The meeting point is located on Via in Miranda, right in front of the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano. Our staff will be holding a sign with the “Art Ticket and Tours” logo, making it easy to recognize. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start time.

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
The tour may end at the Colosseum or Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability and entrance times. The exact final stop may vary. Your guide will inform you during the tour.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

based on 9 reviews

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Worth it to skip the lines and have an experienced guide to show you around.

Karl_P, Sep 2026

This was a very last minute booking for us but I think it was definitely worth it. Our guide was funny and easy to understand (english). It was hot and he made an effort to stop in the shade for a quick break every so often which was appreciated. The meeting point was very easy to find and we ended at the colosseum where we were then able to walk around and take pictures after the tour. We also Skipped the lines and got through quickly. Bring a refillable bottle as there are water fountains along the tour.

Colosseum

RVeronica_C, Aug 2026

The tour was just okay. A few people were late so we started later in time. The tour felt rushed and honestly I couldn't understand the tour guide. But putting that aside, the day was beautiful and when the tour was done we did our own walk through the Colosseum.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that the tour felt a little rushed and that you had difficulty understanding the guide. We truly appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration, as providing a pleasant and well-organized experience is very important to us. We’re glad to hear that you still had a beautiful day and were able to enjoy some time exploring the Colosseum on your own after the tour. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with an even better experience!

The tour was very good...

Nicole_G, May 2026

The tour was very good but viator sent us the wrong meeting location and it took the tour company 30 minutes to find us.

Not recommended, poor service

Charles_E, Mar 2026

I don’t recommend this service. Our guide was late so we ended up missing half the tour. We were rushed through the Foro, we could all barely keep up and we couldn’t access the Domus Tiberiana - the guide said she didn’t know it closed at 4pm (how could she not know that?) and just kind of waved it off saying there wasn’t much to see anyway. We then got to the Colosseum, which was amazing but since she was late (Marcia I think her name was) we ended up not being able to go to the Palatino afterwards. We could barely understand what she was saying and just overall wasn’t a good guide. The Gladiator YouTube music played though the mic was really cheesy and what she was saying sounded like a parrot fashioned script unvaried since the 80s. Attilio (the other tour guide who accompanied us through the Colosseum) was really nice and knowledgeable in all fairness (and he was the one who actually showed up on time). However I feel this was way too much for a poor and disorganized tour - I feel like I paid over one hundred bucks to see the Colosseum and to be rushed through the Foro (and not even see all of it) plus miss the Palatino. You could tell they were trying to cover it up but I would have appreciated it more if they would have just been honest with us instead of disappearing and leaving us inside the Colosseum before we could figure out we couldn’t then go to the Palatine as per the itinerary. I’m giving one star since I complained privately asking for an at least partial refund which I think was fair all things considering (especially the fact that I am considering buying tickets to go again to view these sites properly) and they refused.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear customer, We are sorry to read your review and about the experience you describe, although we would like to clarify a few points. The guide follows a scheduled program and receives a fixed salary, independent of the price paid for the tour. We understand that you may associate the cost of the experience with the service received; however, we would like to point out that you were still able to visit an additional monument that was not originally included in the itinerary. Regarding any changes to the program, these may depend on external factors such as site access times or the management of archaeological areas, which are not always predictable. We regret that the experience did not meet your expectations and we will take your feedback into consideration to improve our service. Kind regards Art Ticket end tour

Attilio brought the Coliseum to life!

Wendy_S, Jan 2026

Attilio made us feel like we were part of those days; such fun! He also gave lively, interesting descriptions of the actual Coliseum and the ancient buildings around it. A truly good time!

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