Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Recommended by 90% of travelers
Rome, Italy
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Journey back to the days of imperial Rome during this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Choose from convenient, flexible departure times all day long. Listen to riveting tales of ancient gladiators and warring emperors as you stroll through iconic, well-preserved ruins. Admission is included so you won't have to stress about prebooking tickets.
- Cover three of Rome’s most iconic ancient attractions in just a couple of hours
- Listen to in-depth commentary from your guide on the days of imperial rule
- Enjoy panoramic views overlooking the city’s historic center
- Navigate the crowded attraction more efficiently with a guide
What's Included
- Entrance to the Colosseum (€18 per person; €24 per person if you choose Arena access)
- Organised entry into Rome's most sought after sites and speedier access
- Guided group tour of Ancient Rome
- Historical insights and storytelling from a licensed guide
- This tour is offered 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 (unless the €24 ticket is chosen)
- Transportation, food, and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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Itinerary
1
Arch of Constantine
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Colosseum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Palatine Hill
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Via Sacra (Pass By)
4
Roman Forum
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking. A voucher with all travellers’ full names must be presented at the Colosseum and Roman Forum ticket office. Failure to do so may result in denied entry.
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking to gain 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
4.7
based on 104 reviews
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Michel_V, Aug 2026
This was a lot of fun! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller! We had a really good time, even though it was very hot!
Sarah_T, Aug 2026
Three hours spent well with a very knowledgeable guide, Lilli. Learnt so much about the history and she told it in a fun way.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Sarah! We’re delighted you enjoyed your tour with Lilli and found her storytelling both fun and informative. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Jill_H, Jul 2026
Excellent tour thanks to our guide, Polina. So much amazing information and stories. She shared so many great pictures that went with her information. A great tour. It was so hot but she always found cool shady spots to talk to us.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Jill! We're thrilled you had such an excellent tour with Polina. We're glad her stories, information, and pictures made the experience so engaging, and we're happy she kept everyone comfortable by finding cool, shady spots despite the heat. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Victoria_M, Jul 2026
Ton of walking on this tour. Our guide did not feel very informative. We would get information about the color of the bricks or flooring but not the significance of the whole building. If we could even hear/understand her. Most of the time we had no idea what was being said and could barely keep up. She did not hold any flag or anything and we got lost in the crowds several times
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Victoria, for sharing your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand your concerns regarding the guide's explanations, audibility, pacing, and difficulty staying together in the crowds. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we'll share your feedback with our team to help us improve how we handle these aspects of the tour. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Sima_F, Jul 2026
The tour was great, Josef was very good at his job, we came with our 16 years son and he enjoyed as well.
We learned so much from the tour. About the history of Roman Empire, about the neighborhood of the Collseum.
What helped us more to visualize how it used to look like is, that Joseph showed us photos of how it used to be.
Thank you for the great experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Sima! We're delighted to hear you and your family enjoyed the tour with Joseph. We're glad his storytelling, knowledge, and visual aids helped bring Roman history to life and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Rome soon!
Miles_T, Jul 2026
Ursus (our guide, I hope I spelt it right) was outstanding. Great knowledge of the history of the colosseum, and very passionate. He could have been a great actor!
Unfortunately due to a heatwave our son couldn’t continue past the colosseum but I have no doubt that would have been great too.
Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Miles! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour with Ursus and appreciated his passion and storytelling. We're sorry your son couldn’t continue due to the heat, but we hope you still had a memorable experience at the Colosseum. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Scott_W, Jul 2026
We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history of Rome.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Scott! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Colosseum tour and learned more about Rome’s fascinating history. We're glad your guide’s knowledge and friendly approach made the experience memorable. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Suraj_B, Jun 2026
At the outset itself I must specify, that I have always booked through Viator for all my experiences, across the world. And I have always had a 5 star experience. This particular experience I would like to believe is an aberration.
1. Location for pickup could easily have been improved. There was a clear Metro sign which could have been given as the location sign. All of us landed up at the pick up point whereas the guide was standing at the metro sign.
2. Should have had ear phones : the surroundings were noisy, the guide could not speak aloud and we could hardly follow what was said.
3. The guide was not as enthusiastic as we have always experienced in our other outings.
4. As a result , many guests dropped out mid-way itself and I don’t blame them as the experience was so boring.
Nikki_H, Jun 2026
Great tour. Was lucky to have a small and friendly group. The guide was excellent, gave a very good insight to everything. Got so much more information than we would’ve from going without a guide.
Carlo_P, Jun 2026
An absolutely fantastic tour from start to finish! Our guide, Marianna, was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of ancient Rome. She provided fascinating insights throughout the tour and ensured we had plenty of time to fully explore and appreciate the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Her expertise and enthusiasm made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such an engaging and educational experience with Marianna and enjoyed exploring ancient Rome.
Christine_S, Jun 2026
Our guide had such a fun, infectious personality and was very knowledgable about the colosseum and forums… for us, it made experiencing the sites much more enjoyable because we learned a lot and laughed along the way. I wish I knew her name! As long as you bring water and a fan, the heat is bearable. If you want to learn about the history instead of just looking at the sites and googling on your phone, this is the way to go!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that your guide made the history both fun and memorable. It’s great to hear you had such an engaging experience at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We hope to welcome you again soon!
kanchan_v, May 2026
It was well organized and informative. However the groio size was too big. I was assigned to one grouo and then shifted to anither.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the tour informative and well organized. We’re sorry for the confusion with the group assignment and understand that the group size may have impacted your experience. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve.
Gregory_L, May 2026
The title of the tour is a little bit misleading. We really didn’t tour the Colosseum at all. There was some information given about it outside the Colosseum, but it was hard to hear her with all the noises going on, and she had a soft voice. You might want to give her a microphone in a little speaker next time. From what I did hear, she was knowledgeable and did a good job but we left early.
Crystal_C, Apr 2026
Joseph was a fabulous tour guide. We had a wonderful time and found a few new details about Rome that leave us to explore more. Thank you again!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you had such a great experience with Joseph and enjoyed discovering new details about Rome. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Maria_R, Apr 2026
Iván, the trip guide is an excellent tour guide, super detailed, lots of knowledge he shared with our group, extremely informative would recommend anybody to book this tour! My best experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a great experience with Iván and appreciated his detailed knowledge and informative guiding style. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Constanza_R, Apr 2026
This was an incredible tour. Usue is such an amazing guide! She knows so much, makes it interesting and it felt like the money I paid was totally worthy. Interesting, engaging, good views, she offered to take pictures, was able to answer all questions and even recommended nice places for lunch. I will definitely find more tours with her in my next visit.
In my groups there were kids and old people and she was always aware and double checking our wellbeing.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled you had such an incredible experience with Usue and appreciated her knowledge, care, and attention to the group. It’s wonderful to hear she made the tour engaging and memorable for everyone. We’d love to welcome you again on your next visit! 😊
Kathy_M, Mar 2026
Andy was incredibly knowledgeable, very personable and fun. He answered everyone’s questions and made the tour very enjoyable for everyone. He was fantastic!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Kathy, so glad you enjoyed the Colosseum tour with Andy! 🏛️😊 Happy to hear his knowledge, friendliness, and fun approach made the experience so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!
Lucy_R, Feb 2026
Daniele was a great tour guide. He had a lovely manner and he was very informative. He brought these historic sights to life, and clearly explained all the layers of history that make up these Roman features.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Lucy! We're so glad Daniele brought the history of Rome to life and made the tour so enjoyable. 😊
Jiyoung_S, Feb 2026
Tanya was the best guide ever. Her ample knowledge in history gave us vivid images about ancient Rome. In addition, her delivery was so clear. I wish to meet her again when we come Rome next time.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Jiyoung! We're thrilled Tanya made ancient Rome come alive for you, and we hope you get to join her on another tour soon! 😊
Joseph_R, Nov 2025
Tour was detailed and extremely informative. We enjoyed it very much!! I would definitely recommend it to anyone!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Joseph! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found it informative — your recommendation means a lot!
Jennine_C, Jul 2025
Great tour. Selena was very knowledgeable, spoke clearly and loudly. We loved it! Best tour ever! We had three kids with us and she made it fun for everyone
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much, Jennine! 🏛️ We're thrilled you and the kids had a great time — Selena will be so happy to hear this! So glad it was a hit for the whole family! 😊👏
Nolie_F, May 2025
This is a great experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable, fun and entertaining. It is the best way to see the colosseum and Forum to understand all that you are seeing. Highly recommended!!!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Nolie! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and found it both fun and informative. Your recommendation means a lot!
Nancy_D, May 2025
“Fee” was a knowledge guide well versed in Roman history. She welcomed questions and gave much information. The tour had much walking and climbing, yet fortunately she would pause periodically in the shade as she talked to give the group a bit of a rest. She presented in a lively, fun way that made Ancient Rome come alive.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Nancy! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Ancient Rome with Fee — she truly has a gift for bringing history to life. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Allie_R, Jan 2025
Our guide was great and we learned a lot! It was nice to be able to see all of the things and get a history lesson all in one.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you, Allie! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and engaging. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated the history and sights together. Hope to see you on another adventure soon! 😊
Anne_M, Nov 2024
The Tour Guide Selina is an archaelogist as well as a tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and ensured that we were taken to spots where we could get some great pictures. We were a group of 11 so it worked out very well. She was great at time management so we moved along at a nice steady pace. She allowed time for questions all throughout the tour. Her communications were very clear and included stories that were fun and interesting.
I would recommend this tour and Selina as a tour guide.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you, Anne! We’re so glad Selina’s expertise and storytelling made your tour enjoyable. Appreciate the recommendation!
Trude_P, Oct 2024
The history of the colosseum and knowing you are standing where others stood back in time was pretty cool. Even walking outside in the marketplace was interesting.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Trude! 🌟 It's amazing to stand in the same places where history was made, isn't it? We're glad you enjoyed exploring the Colosseum and the vibrant marketplace! 🏛️✨
Debbie_M, Aug 2024
Wow, amazing! A must see. We had no idea there was more than just the Colosseum. The guide was very informative.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you, Debbie! We’re thrilled you found the tour amazing and informative. It’s great to hear you enjoyed discovering more than just the Colosseum! 😊
Julian_S, Jul 2024
Our tour guide PG spoke perfect English and was incredibly informative. Spectacular tour. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We're happy to hear that our team provided you with excellent service. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Jenny_W, Jun 2024
The best part of our tour was Paulo! He has a passion for Rome and the history of his city! He used people in the tour to re-enact the way Romans would have responded to the Emporor and helped us imagine what an event at the Colleseum would have been like. 5 Stars for Paulo! The colleseum was very crowded, but Paulo made sure we all stayed together.
Was a little disappointed in the lack of access to underneath the stage. We only got to walk around level 1 & a bit of 2. Would have liked to see more.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We appreciate your kind words! It was a pleasure having you on the tour.
Paul_S, Jun 2024
Lilly was incredible! Her story telling was captivating, informative and personable. She made the experience that much better! I highly recommend this tour to anyone and request Lilly!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
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!
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