Walking Tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Explore Ancient Rome in depth on this private walking tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Instead of wandering through vast ruins without context, follow your private guide through the amphitheater and surrounding archaeological sites while learning how gladiators, senators, and emperors shaped daily life in ancient Rome.

Combine historical facts with real life locations for an immersive experience
There's no need to rush—explore at a pace that suits you
Check off three historic sites without having to juggle multiple bookings
Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour

What's Included

Official Tour guide
Private tour
Colosseum and Roman Forum tickets Included
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

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arch of Constantine
P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Near the Arch of Constantine. Your tour guide will have a signboard with your last name printed on it

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Circo Massimo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult

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.
Dress code is smart casual
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.
For last minute bookings (less than 30 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.8

based on 18 reviews

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Great historian. Lots...

sara_j, Jul 2025

Great historian. Lots of photos to help Visualize. Held the attention of entire family, different ages.

Unforgettable memories

Brandy_G, Jun 2025

Cristina was our guide and is truly amazing!!! She was very knowledgeable and passionate about Rome! Her experience was evident as she knew the best ways to navigate the crowds and see all the sights from the most advantageous locations. We were traveling with adults and a child and she engaged all of us throughout our tour. She thought of everything from helping us visualize how the structures would have looked so many years ago finding a current visual focal point and building from that, where to get the best pictures, and to where the clean bathrooms were, where we should connect with our uber driver to take us to our next tour and managing the heat!!! She was an absolute pleasure and I truly feel like we learned about the sights more than just saw them! After her tour all others paled in comparison!!! Cristina if you get a chance to see this review I truly want to express my thanks for the fantastic memories you helped us create! You are wonderful and we are grateful to have met you! We hope our paths cross again!

Top notch tour!

Vanessa_L, Sep 2024

Dennis was a fantastic guide!! He was very knowledgeable about the history and the area. Soft spoken and took time to explain everything. Truly enjoyed our time with him.

Excellent private tour

Maria_P, Oct 2023

Marta was excellent, very knowledgeable and engaging with the kids, very polite and patient and very enthusiastic! We didn’t have to wait at all, We were very very happy with the overall experience.