Best Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

See Rome’s top historic landmarks in just a couple of hours—without missing any important context—on this express private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Led by a guide trained in art history and archaeology, visit the Colosseum for first- and second-tier views, then explore the temples and palaces of the Forum and Palatine Hill. Leave with clear insight into daily life during Rome’s imperial past.

Check off three historic sites without the hassle of juggling multiple bookings
Learn more than you would on your own with a guide leading the way
Benefit from the flexibility to choose from several tour times to fit your schedule
Included audio head sets for larger groups mean you don't miss a word of commentary

What's Included

3h Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill guided tour
Official Tour Guide at disposal for 3 Hours
Radios and earphones to amplify the voice of the tour guide (over 7 pax)
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza di S. Clemente, 3, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is at Piazza di San Clemente, at the corner of Via di San Giovanni in Laterano. Our staff will be waiting for you holding a sign that reads ‘Tour in the City.’

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
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.
The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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. A copy/photo in your phone is also valid.
Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.

This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
No changes to the booking can be accepted if requested less than 4 days prior to the tour date.
For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
The order in which the sites will be visited may vary depending on the availability of entry
In the event of delays, no refund will be issued, as tickets and services are non-refundable.
All tickets are individual and issued personally to each customer. If there is any delay, the individual tickets will be sent via Viator or WhatsApp.
The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
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 13 reviews

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Great Rome Colosseum and Forum Experience

Steven_E, Apr 2025

Despite a very rainy, cold and crowded day, the experience of learning a lot of history from a very knowledgeable guide in ancient settings is fantastic. My teenage daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and they are very difficult to please. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with a guide that has an incredible wealth of knowledge.

Perfect tour.

John_F, Dec 2024

Very informed guide. Perfect pace. Perfect time not too crowded. Small group size and the weather was perfect.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Fantastic! We're thrilled you had such a positive experience. It's great to know you appreciated our guide's knowledge and the comfortable pace of the tour. We're also delighted that you benefited from the smaller group size and the less crowded time, especially with this perfect Roman weather. Thank you for your kind words!

Great overview

Kaitlyn_D, Jun 2024

This was the perfect introduction to these landmarks. We got a lot of info on each area and felt that our tour guide was very considerate and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to know that our efforts to give the best possible service have been appreciated by you. For us every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and give the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano

Very informative

Zoya_D, May 2024

Our guide Katerina ( from Russia ) was great , knowledgeable and made this tour , where the crowd is just… , so much fun

Response from Host, Aug 2024

It was the best!

Katherine_B, Oct 2023

Loved learning about the history of the Colosseum. Loved learning about Rome and her changes through time. Our guide was very knowledgeable.

Educational

Sommer_C, Oct 2023

The tour guide was very knowledgeable in Roman history! It was very nice to skip the long lines at the colosseum! A very busy place.

Best guide - Catarina from Spain. 5 star tour!!

Juan_R, Sep 2023

Catarina was absolutely great. Very easy to understand her english and she was super pleasant to everyone. She was considerate of everyone and their needs and questions. 3 hours of information and knowledge! We got our money’s worth. Be prepared to walk a lot and fill up your water bottles each time she tells you. Great job! Oh and the tour is great!!