Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with AudioGuide

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Rome, Italy

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

The main landmarks of Ancient Rome—the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill—shouldn’t be missed when visiting the Eternal City, but without a guide to point out key details, it can be hard to decipher the stories behind the ruins. Enrich your visit on this guided small-group tour, which includes admission tickets for a seamless experience.

A small-group (14 people max) is perfect for those who prefer a relaxed pace and casual atmosphere
Audio headsets are included, so you can move freely without missing a word
Listen to stories of emperors and gladiators from your guide as you visit three ancient sites
With admission tickets included, there’s no need to purchase your own

What's Included

Tickets to the Colosseum (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Entrance tickets to the Roman Forum
Entrance tickets to the Palatine Hill
Professional guide for 2.5 hours
Headsets
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Snacks
Tips/gratuities
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Santi Cosma e Damiano
Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica, in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (halfway, near the Roman Forum entrance). Our staff will be wearing a light blue vest with our logos. Please arrive 15 minutes early—late arrivals cannot join the tour.

End point

Piazza del Colosseo
P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Santi Cosma e Damiano, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Please Add the full name of each participant (including children) to your reservation. If names are wrong and entry is denied, we cannot provide a refund
Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded

A smartphone is required to download and listen to the audio guide
We recommend the use of headphones for a better listening and audio guide experience (headphones are not included)
Meeting time is subject to change. If this happens, the activity provider will contact you by phone or message. Please make sure to provide the correct phone number with country code, and regularly check your WhatsApp and email for updates.
Late arrivals will not be refunded
If you book after 2:00 PM, you may not have enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can either arrive earlier or visit the Roman Forum the following day.
We recommend downloading the audio guide in advance, using Wi-Fi. It works offline afterward. Kindly note that it may not work on very old phones or devices not compatible with the app.
The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Most travelers can participate. Not wheelchair accessible. Please note that due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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 78 reviews

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very bad service

nour_r, Jun 2026

firstly my timings were changed from 12 to 3:30 without my consent and when i asked for a refund they told me there is no refund and my ticket has the area part included but when i went there they told me it’s not so what did i pay for??

The movie Gladiator only touches the surface of the history here

Vicki_A, Jun 2026

We had one day in Rome and booked this tour for a Saturday afternoon beginning at 1:30pm. Big mistake. It was so busy with hundreds of people & tour groups which made it quite difficult to follow the audio guide and relate it to the areas being spoken about. Added to the crowds was the extreme heat. We knew it would be like this but still found it overwhelming. And it is to be expected being the peak season! In all honesty it is too much to try and explore all three areas in the one session. What we did manage to see though was truly interesting. It would be better to do this in the winter or shoulder seasons when it is cooler too. I was sorry we didn't get to see everything in the end but if you have the time it would be worth it.

A Colossal flop

jferder, Apr 2026

After the first booking with a company we couldn’t find we tried again. Thought we’d be on a small group tour. Showed up at the time we were told- 15 minutes before hand. Nobody from the company there for our group. Finally show up 5 minutes before hand and they say they’d are waiting for more people. 10 minutes after tour was to start they finally agreed to move on with out the people. There were 9 of us. They made us walk another 15 minutes to get the tickets for entry! Then said your o. Your own and have less than 1 hour to make it thru the forum to get to the Coloseum. It was very crowded and hard going through the forum. We had no time to take it in and as my husband and I walk slowly we missed the entry time for the Colloseum. In all aspects a waste of time and money and an absolutely unenjoyable experience. My suggestion book tickets on your own for this area and forget the “guided tours”.

A scam

Carlos_A, Apr 2026

It’s a total scam. They charge double the price for a 'guide' that turns out to be a terrible phone app that doesn't even provide directions. The instructions were confusing, and they didn't account for the long queues. We ended up with only one hour to see the Forum and the Palatine Hill. They also didn't advertise that the tickets are valid for 24 hours, only informing us once we started. This was a horrible experience that almost ruined our trip to Rome.

Do not recommend

Lori_B, Oct 2024

Not what was expected. Not what I purchased, huge rip-off. 20 people in my group..semi-private Max of 7 ?? Could not understand over half of what guide said, frustrated and not happy at all. Save your money.

The organization for the...

Ulrike_G, May 2026

The organization for picking up the booked tickets was unfortunately very poor. The information about the collection was unclear and it was difficult to find the responsible persons on the spot, as there was no recognizable identification. Overall, everything seemed chaotic and poorly coordinated. Additionally, downloading the audio guide app was also difficult for us and many other visitors.

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