Rome: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill 3 hr Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Rome, Italy

Very popular!

5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Rahnuma_A ·

Jun 2026

Very informative tour. Debra is an excellent tour guide -- knowledgable and caring . Our tour was during a heat wave. She made sure the group was in the shade, when possible. We also stopped frequently for water. We visited all the main areas on time. Highly recommended.

· Kirsty_M ·

Jun 2026

Claudia was a fantastic tour guide. We never felt rushed, and where possible, she did her best to guide her group to the shade whilst telling us about some of the amazing history of the colosseum! Such a lovely lady! The meeting point was easy to find; the whole process was straightforward from start to finish.

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Overview

Spend a few hours exploring Rome’s Colosseum with this live- or audio-guided experience. Meet your host to collect your tickets and head inside with your audio guide on your smartphone, or meet your guide and group. Explore the nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater and learn about the spectacles and gladiatorial contests once held there. Stroll through its arches and corridors before heading to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Experience the history of the Roman Colosseum on this guided tour
Get an up close view of the amphitheater where gladiators once fought
Upgrade to include access to the arena floor or join a small-group tour
Explore with a guide: Get insight into ancient Roman history

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Reserved entry at the Colosseum lets you breeze past ticket lines—that means less time waiting to get in.

What's Included

Professional guide (not included if you select the AUDIOGUIDE option).
Audioset (NOT included for the ticket option with audio guide)
Entrance fees to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Transfers

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via delle Terme di Tito, 93, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet us in our offcie at Via delle Terme di Tito 93.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Arco di Tito (Pass By)

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please bring a Valid ID Document of all participants in order to enter to the Colosseum.
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.
Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed

Kindly insert full name for all participants at you party. Please note that the names not included in the list will not gain access to the Colosseum. Please bring a valid identification card or passport.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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.
Changes to the tour may occur if the minimum number of participants cannot be reached; under these circumstances, you will receive a phone call or message from the activity provider
Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 1,571 reviews

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Great guide

Lina_D, Jul 2026

It was a great experience. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. It was very hot and he knew where water refill stations were, kept us under the shade and had us sit when possible. It was a long walk to the office meet up. So plan ahead so you can arrive early.

The colosseum is a must...

Kelly_S, Jul 2026

The colosseum is a must do activity in Rome for sure! The access and ability to skip extremely long lines is well worth the value. But This tour felt a little rushed, and we ended in less than 3 hrs - more like 2- that may have been a good which considering it was over 100 degrees! But seemed like our group and our guide weren’t really in sync.

Must do for Rome

Brandon_J, Jul 2026

A lot of history, information and sites packed into half a day. The guide was great and tour was well paced.

Would do again when it's cooler.

David_S, Jul 2026

The guide was extremely knowledgeable. The down side is it's the hottest day of the year and we did ALOT of standing while the guide talked and it was HOT! The tour group was great though.

Not worth the money

Sheila_Y, Jul 2026

Our tour guide is an archeologist who I’m sure is very knowledgeable about his field. However he wasn’t engaging and eloquent at conveying that knowledge. He looked bored to be there and his voice was so monotone my teens said they were falling asleep.

There she's ate amazing. ...

Scott_D, Jul 2026

There she's ate amazing. The Colosseum is a must see. The Palatine Hill view is impressive. The Forum is steeped in history. All in all great experience

Tour

pam_g, Jul 2026

Very insightful information shared with good pace of tour due to extreme heat. Size of group was good enough too.

Amazing! 10/10

Zoe_F, Jul 2026

What an incredible experience. Our tour guide Francesco was amazing and so knowledgable, he went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of our experience. I almost wish I could have kept him with us for our whole trip, as I am sure we would have seen and learned so much more having him with us all the time.

Great guide, great tour!

SamanthaK_A, Jul 2026

Linda was extremely knowledgeable, aware, and sensitive to the extreme heat. She told us about the Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum in a lively and interesting way. Great guide, great tour!

The tour guide was...

Jose_G, Jul 2026

The tour guide was knowledgeable and showed us some cool before and after pictures. There were a lot of people at the Coloseum and the tour seemed rushed. The 3 hour tour only lasted 2 hours 15 minutes.

More than just a tour

Anne_B, Jul 2026

Our guide was an extremely knowledgeable and clearly loved the history of the Colosseum! He did a great job.

It was very crowded and...

Robert_U, Jul 2026

It was very crowded and hot. Tour guide talks a lot about history and legends instead of looking at the sites and ruins. Ended 30 mins early.

Great experience

Michelle_B, Jul 2026

Laura (dark curly hair, petite) was a great tour guide! She was funny, personable. and a wealth of knowledge. This is an amazing building/ruin! It’s a must see if in Rome. The tour included Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, which are also so cool to see. There are some very steep steps in the Colosseum, if you have bad knees or hips take the elevator!

Great tour, lots of...

Leslee_Y, Jul 2026

Great tour, lots of information! Bring your own water bottle and fill often! Wear comfortable footwhere and clothing

We booked this when we...

Katy_S, Jul 2026

We booked this when we couldn’t get the tickets through the actual Colosseum. This got us entry early in the day. Don’t forget to bring headphones as the audio guide is on your phone!

Our guide was amazing. ...

Maurita_N, Jul 2026

Our guide was amazing. Patience of a saint. Choose your time wisely. It was hot in coliseum. Earlier in day is always best but things fill up fast too. Get your experience booked early.

Very interesting and...

Kim_R, Jul 2026

Very interesting and entertaining tour. Learned a lot. Our tour guide really made the history come to life. My whole family enjoyed the experience.

Visitor spurious booking agent. Do not book with Viator. Buy your tickets direct at Colosseum ticket office.

Veronica_O, Jul 2026

Viator is a spurious operator who does not process ticket purchases for tourist attractions properly. They over charge as a third-party. I experienced firstly a cancellation and secondly a half processed booking for 2 adults & 1 child. When I arrived, they said I only had a booking for 2 adults. I had to buy the tickets again direct at Colesseum ticket office where they advised me children are free! I paid Viator €144! The actual tickets direct were only €18 for myself €2 for my 18-25 year old daughter and free for my 14 year old. Major communication gap on their part. Beyond disappointing. I intend on advising the Irish tourist board, the British tourist board and the US National Travel and Tourism Office.

My trip to Rome

Jill_R, Jul 2026

The steps inside the colosseum are very steep and not good if you have mobility issues. There is a lift but it is not free. Plenty of toilets to use.

Alessandro was amazing!

Sarah_J, Jul 2026

Alessandro was amazing! He was super knowledgeable and even though it was super crowded and hot, he made it fun! He included our kids in the tour and make it fun for them too.

For sure do this tour—must see

Traci_S, Jul 2026

Our tour guide was awesome and animated. He did a great job keeping the tour together and knew his history about everything we saw. His information was spot on one of the best tours we’ve taken in Rome so far I would highly recommend this.

Hot tour of the Coliseum- handled well!

Shannon_S, Jul 2026

It was a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and asked us questions to keep us all engaged. Our kids are 15 and 17 years old. Both enjoyed the tour. Our tour was at 4:00 in the afternoon on one of the hottest days of summer. 2 separate members of the tour group had heat related issues on the tour. Our guide acted quickly and got the medical personnel needed to help. Our guide kept us in the shade as much as possible, and we stopped for water often. She handled it all like a professional. I would recommend this company to anyone going to Rome.

Colosseum

Stephanie_P, Jul 2026

A lot of informations - profund knowledge. But less Interaktion with the visitors. In this crowd it should be more personal.

This tour exceeded my...

Patrick_O, Jul 2026

This tour exceeded my expectations. We booked mostly for the Colosseum but were wowed by the Forum and Palantine Hill. Our guide, Federico, was super knowledgeable and told us many things we had never heard about. Highly recommend this tour!

Beautiful day in history

Carisa_K, Jul 2026

Easy to find the travel agent. Conveniently located near the Colosseum. Everything went smoothly. Enjoyed walking around the Colosseum and forum.

was very interesting and...

Ayushi_G, Jul 2026

was very interesting and very well organized! we learned a lot and were able to understand the history behind all of the remains.

I didn’t get to go...

CHUCK_L, Jul 2026

I didn’t get to go because my name was incorrectly inputted into the ticket. This tour should indicate a very strict ID check so people don’t make the same mistake.