ROME:Colosseum, forum & palatin hill guided tour - private/group

Rome, Italy

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

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Teresa_L ·

May 2026

This was by far the BEST tour and guide we experienced in Rome. The guide was so knowledgeable about the history of the Colleseum and Palatine Hill.

· Carnessa_O ·

May 2026

Our tour guide, Ridalda, has great passion and knowledge! She was welcoming and a masterful storyteller. Absolutely stellar! Highly recommend

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Overview

Explore Rome's historic landmarks in greater depth with your choice of a small-group or private guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Instead of rushing through vast ruins on your own, follow a guide who explains their historical role and ongoing cultural significance. A focused itinerary makes this experience ideal for travelers who want to spend meaningful time understanding Rome’s most important ancient landmarks.

Easy-to-find meeting point that’s close to public transport
Choose the tour size that best suits your travel style
Learn more than you would on your own with a guide leading the way
Check off two historic sites without juggling separate bookings

What's Included

Expert Guide
Access to Colosseum First and Second Level
Roman Forum
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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via del Colosseo, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point in front of the famous bar CAFFÈ ROMA. Adress : Via del Colosseo 31. Right in front of the bar you will see a tree , where we Will be holding a company sign . We will be there RIGHT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE STARTING OF THE TOUR (NOT EARLIER THAN THAT).

End point

Via Celio Vibenna, 2, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Roman Forum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour • 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
The names provided during booking cannot be changed

A government-issued ID/Passport is required for every participant. Failure to bring an ID Will result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument
The designated meeting time may be subject to change. In such instances, you will receive advance notification via email.
Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions, unless the monument is closed by authorities for safety reasons.
Mandatory security screenings are conducted at all entry points to the sites. During peak times or seasons, the wait time for security checks may be significant and is unrelated to the ticket queue.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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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

4.6

based on 35 reviews

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Re-booked at the last minute - only received half the tour we paid for - no refund. Sad.

Dominic_B, Jun 2026

At midnight before the start of our 9:00am tour, we were informed that the guide had to cancel due to personal matters. We were given no other options but to wait for - different guide at 11:00am. Once the new guide did arrive, 2 hours later, they were professional and knowledgeable. However, we were only give a tour of the colosseum and did give a tour of the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill as what was included in the listing and price. Having received less than half of what we paid for any attempt at even a partial refund was refused - 1 star.

Great overview of the Forum and Colosseum

Sharon_H, May 2026

Very good tour in a small group, our guide Andy was very well informed. We did have a baby in a stroller which was very difficult to navigate the cobblestone roads and paths.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

This was by far the best...

Teresa_L, May 2026

This was by far the BEST tour and guide we experienced in Rome. The guide was so knowledgeable about the history of the Colleseum and Palatine Hill.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review

The tour guide had a huge...

Bryan_D, May 2026

The tour guide had a huge amount of knowledge and was really well versed. Even though it was a lot of walking, it was well worth it.

Overpriced

Nathan_L, May 2026

My wife and I booked this tour last minute after our underground Colosseum tour was cancelled. We were grateful that these were at least legit tickets that guaranteed our entrance on the only day we had available, but this tour group is greatly overcharging for what you get. The tour guide seemed to be in a rush, and barely gave us any time to see the Roman Forum (maybe 20 minutes), totally skipping the Palatine Hill. We weren’t allowed to re-enter later since the tickets are single entry. The tour guide also had an attitude and mentioned that he wanted to quit working for this company. He hurried us to the colosseum entrance, had us watch 2 minutes of the video playing on the screen, and then abandoned us. We got no information about the Colosseum itself, or any guide on interesting places to see once inside. Overall, we are glad we at least got to go, but I would not book this tour unless you are desperately looking for something last-minute, like I was in my situation.

Amazing sites but overpriced for this tour

Victoria_M, May 2026

The Colosseum itself was incredible, but unfortunately the tour experience did not live up to the price. We were a small group of seven people, yet the tour still felt rushed and surprisingly impersonal. The guide was difficult to understand at times, seemed to have an attitude, and moved us quickly from place to place without really creating an engaging or enjoyable atmosphere. For the amount charged, I expected a much more immersive, thoughtful, and well-paced experience. Overall, the tour felt very ordinary and definitely not worth the premium price.

Highly Recommend Ridalda!!!

Carnessa_O, May 2026

Our tour guide, Ridalda, has great passion and knowledge! She was welcoming and a masterful storyteller. Absolutely stellar! Highly recommend

Second time taking this...

Kelsey_F, May 2026

Second time taking this tour just a different company and the tour wasn't very informational. We booked original with Viator 6 months ago to be canceled 3 times before they gave up on finding one and I had to locate on my own.

A Wonderful Day at The Forum With Lidio

DAVID_J, May 2026

After some initial meet up confusion, Enzo was very kind to hook us up with a phenomenal guide, Lidio, who was very kind, humorous, extremely knowledgeable, and absolutely passionate. We highly recommend this tour especially if you can get Lidio as your guide.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your review.

Great

David_M, Mar 2026

Guide was very informative and my kids and I enjoyed the tour very much. Would recommend this tour for sure.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

Very expensive, tour just okay

Traci_M, Oct 2024

This tour cost $150 and it was a very basic Colosseum tour, nothing special. I bought it because it was the only tour left available for the time we had in Rome. Plus: Enzo and the other tour assistant were very nice. Minuses: It was difficult to find the meeting place which was far from the entrance to the Colosseum. Because of the lack of organization, we were not able to use the ticket to see the Forum or Palentine Hill which is included even in the cheapest tickets. Our tour finished at closing time and there wasn't a way to use our tickets at Forum or Palentine Hill BEFORE seeing the Colosseum. They said we could use them the next day which wasn't possible for us because we had tickets for something else. It was very dissappointing to not be able to see everything and pay such an huge fee for a one hour tour.

Very informative

Stephen_W, Oct 2024

The tour was excellent. We struggled to find any way to go in colostrum on short notice and were very thrilled with this experience . We learned a lot. The operators went above and beyond to accommodate as we were not able to arrive on time

Great tour guide

vicki_b, May 2024

We had a punctual sweet tour guide, Simone. She was great at navigating through a very overcrowded Colosseum. She provided lots of interesting history and the additional binder she had made with pictures of what the sites looked like back in history was so helpful and fun.

Simona is very...

Riccardo_C, Mar 2026

Simona is very professional and prepared. We had a great time, super recommended! Don't miss this experience if you want to know all about the Forum and the Colosseum

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