Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Group Tour

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Rome, Italy

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill form the oldest parts of Rome, but their thousands-year-old history isn’t apparent without a guide to help you decipher the ruins. This group tour visits all three sites in just a few hours, offering an in-depth look at Rome’s ancient imperial heyday with included admission, expert guidance, and options in multiple languages.

Learn far more than you would exploring independently
Headsets provided for clear audio even in busy areas
Navigate complex ancient sites with ease, thanks to a guide leading the way
Available in multiple languages, including Spanish, for a tailored experience

What's Included

Local, expert guide and historian
Guided group tour of Ancient Rome at a relaxed, comfortable pace
Colosseum entry ticket and reservation fee included (€20 total value)
Faster access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum (if option selected)
Headphones provided for clear audio throughout the tour
This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected

Walking Tour (External Visit) does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
Arena access is not included in any of the options.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Walking Tour (External Visit) does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
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.
Each traveller 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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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

4.9

based on 78 reviews

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It's about 3 hours long,...

DALE_H, Mar 2026

It's about 3 hours long, a fair amount of interesting archeological info included. An option was given part way through the Forum tour which our group enjoyed though involving a slightly strenuous climb.

Great tour

lellings, Apr 2025

Paolo was amazing! Engaging and energetic and super knowledgeable. It was a wonderful tour and he is possibly one of the most kind humans, always trying to help, reach and connect with the community surrounding him!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Paolo—he truly cares about creating a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone.

Felicity was AMAZING

Emily_W, Jan 2025

Felicity was exceptional and very personable. She knew a wealth of knowledge! She moved us along very seamlessly and was interesting to listen to.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you, Emily! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour with Felicity. She’ll be thrilled to hear your kind feedback. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Rome

donna_b, Oct 2024

Very Long day but enjoyed every moment Very informative tour guide Legs ached, will sleep well tonight Love from Australia

Response from Host, Oct 2024

**Thank you, Donna!** 🌟 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed every moment of your tour despite the long day. Your kind words about our guide are much appreciated. Safe travels back to Australia! ❤️

Fantastic tour guide

Debra_H, May 2024

Our guide Maria was fantastic and so knowledgable. The facts and stories that she told us about the Roman Forum and Colosseum really made you feel like you could see how it was back in its glory days. Not one part of the tour was rushed and any questions you had Maria always had the answer. There was plenty of time to stop whenever you wanted to take a picture. Would highly recommend booking a tour with this company!

Response from Host, May 2024

We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic time. Thank you for your kind words!

Easiest way to understand Roman history

Deepa_S, Apr 2024

Very informative tour. Our guide Daniel gave us a good flavor of the history and architecture. It takes about 3.5 hours so plan accordingly with good shoes. There are some places to fill your water bottle. The tour took us to special areas in the Roman forum and Colosseum which were not available in general tickets. The ability to skip the long lines is a blessing!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your review with the rest of our community. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Educational and entertaining

Timothy_A, Nov 2023

Barbara was fantastic. Her English was excellent. She mixed humor and history to make this enjoyable for all ages.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to write a review for us. These are the stories that keep us motivated to keep doing what we're doing, and we're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time.

Great Guide

Tracy_W, Sep 2023

Guide was great! Felicity took us through coliseum and Hill. She was interesting to listen gave great info and had our group interacting with each other. She knew all our names right away and our friends said that she was the best guide that they have ever had.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your 5-star review with the rest of our community. We hope to see you again soon!

Amazing Historical Tour

RickandTerry, Sep 2023

By far, one of the most informative tours ever. A great deal if walking and standing. We were given good time for breaks and the guide was passionate and knowledgeable on the history and structures. One of our favorite tours, highly recommended and will do it again!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your 5-star review with the rest of our community. We hope to see you again soon!

A family trip to remember.

LINDA_L, Sep 2023

Our guide, Gloria, did a fantastic job explaining everything about the building, history and people related to the colosseum. She was easy to understand and very knowledgeable. It was a great tour with lots of information.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We’re thrilled that you were satisfied with our services. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to be of help again soon!

Morning stroll

Graeme_C, Mar 2023

Excellent guide and really knowledgable. Fi gave us plenty of time to take photos and ask questions. Much longer than anticipated in the coliseum and the information on the forum and palantine hill was really interesting.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave this nice review. We are delighted that you rate our service 5 stars, as we strive to do so for all of our customers. We hope to see you again very soon!

With amazing guide Susana

Lusine_M, Apr 2022

Our tour went wonderful. Some tours tend to be boring but our guide Susana made it very interesting and at the same time super informative. Throughout the tour she made jokes and communicated with our group. She took us to important monuments and showed amazing places during the tour. At the end she showed the best gelato and tiramisu places. My daughters and I loved our tour and our guide! Thank you for everything dear Susana!

Tour plus court que prévu mais vivant

Julie_J, May 2023

Bonne expérience avec notre guide, qui nous a bien expliqué l'histoire du Colisée. En revanche, arrivés à la colline Palpatine le tour a été plus expédié et nous avons terminé en 2h20 sans passer par le Forum Romain, alors qu'il était indiqué 3h, un peu déçus. Nous avions aussi pris ce tour car il se distinguait par le fait que nous avions 30min libre dans le Colisée pour prendre des photos mais la guide ne nous a pas laissé ce temps. Plutôt mitigés, les explications étaient très bien, mais nous sommes restés sur notre faim.

Response from Host, May 2023

I appreciate yout honest review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us. I will take note of your feedback and discuss it with our team:) We hope to serve you again in the future!