Colosseum Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

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

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Overview

Check off three of ancient Rome's key attractions in just a few hours on this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Listen to in-depth commentary on the glory days of Roman imperial rule from your guide so you can explore freely without missing a word. Choose from three tour options: a guided group tour, a more intimate small-group tour, or an evening stroll through Ancient Rome (exterior views only).

Cover three must-see attractions during one tour
Hear your guide clearly with provided headsets
Upgrade to a small-group tour to enjoy a personalized experience
Choose from several tour times to fit your schedule

What's Included

Engaging small-group tour of Ancient Rome with a licensed guide sharing expert insights and stories
Highly rated experience offering great value for money
Colosseum entry ticket (€18 value) with access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
Relaxed pace with a carefully planned itinerary and headsets provided so you won’t miss a word
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
Access to the Arena floor is not included unless specifically selected for an additional fee
Transportation, food, and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

Palatine Hill
Via di S. Gregorio, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • 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
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

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. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry
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 21 reviews

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Very educational, and my...

Kyle_H, Apr 2026

Very educational, and my family learned a lot about the history of Rome. Would recommend to other la who want to understand.

Pilar was an exceptional...

Vincent_T, Mar 2026

Pilar was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide. It was such a joy to be on this tour with her. She was thoughtful and passionate about the architectures that we were shown on this tour. She provided ample historical context to add weight to the significance of these architectures.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Vincent, so glad you enjoyed the tour with Pilar! 🏛️😊 Happy to hear her knowledge and passion for the architecture made the experience so enriching. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Ancient Rome with Giovanna. No Stone Unturned

Stephen_R, Mar 2026

We found Viator by searching for quality reviews online (trip advisor). Having looked at various options, Viator scored highly in our search. Booking was simple even though there were plenty of itinery options. Our guide, Giovanna was exactly who we needed. Her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the ancient Rome sites was incredible. Intricate knowledge, mini facts and good humour made our day. A full-on 3-hour tour only left us wanting more. Thank you Giovanna Our expectations were exceeded

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Stephen, so glad you had such a great experience with Giovanna! 🏛️😊 Happy to hear her knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour so memorable. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Excellent tour!

Chantal_L, Nov 2025

Here’s an improved version of your review — it keeps your tone natural and appreciative but reads a bit smoother and more polished: --- Excellent tour! Yousef shared fascinating historical facts and context that truly brought ancient Rome to life. His storytelling made it easy to imagine what the city was like more than 2,000 years ago. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you, Chantal! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Yousef and appreciated his storytelling and fascinating historical insights. It’s wonderful to hear ancient Rome came to life for you!

When in Rome….

Jeremy_C, Sep 2025

Paulina was wonderful and patient with my mom and I. If you have an opportunity to spend time with this brilliant guide, I recommend! Keep it up, Pauline! This tour does not include the coliseum floor!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you, Jeremy! We’re so glad you and your mom had a wonderful experience with Paulina — your kind words and recommendation mean a lot.

History comes to life with a great guide!

Kara_H, Jun 2025

Our guide Paulo was amazing! Not only did we get the history of the Colosseum from a true expert, but he made history come alive complete with gladiator training for our son. Great tour!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you, Kara! We're so glad you and your son enjoyed the tour with Paulo—he truly brings history to life! ⚔️🇮🇹

Awesome Tour

Richard_R, Sep 2024

Selene was the best part of the tour. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour perfect. She explained everything from an archeological perspective which made it very informative.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts as a review. We are happy to know that you had a good experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

I enjoyed not only seeing...

Duane_V, Aug 2024

I enjoyed not only seeing parts of history that others can’t, but also learning the history in depth. It gave the ruins more symbolism.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Duane, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the VIP Colosseum Tour and found the historical insights meaningful.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I will say that there are too many tours going through

Kelly_O, May 2024

seeing the colosseum in real life! Disappointed that are excursion itinerary was changed 3 days before we were to go on our tour.

Brilliant tour!

Natalie_N, Apr 2024

Went on the VIP small group tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum last week with Andrea! Absolutely loved the tour - Andrea’s knowledge was amazing having a PHD in archeology with a special interest in the late Roman Empire and early Christianity. Having just arrived in Italy from Australia with barely any sleep in the preceding 48hrs, he made what might have been a difficult day into one we won’t forget! Thank you!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear you had a brilliant experience on our Colosseum VIP Small Group Tour with Andrea. It's fantastic that his expertise and passion for archaeology made the tour so memorable for you. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!

Felicity was the best tour guide ever ……..

Aparna_K, Apr 2024

Felicity was an amazing tour guide !! Presented so much information in such an interesting and entertaining way ….. even my 12 and 14 yo kids were fascinated ( and that is no easy task) ! Enjoyed our tour so much. Definately the best tour we have done on our almost 2 week Italy trip ! Well worth the splurge to do a small group tour and buy tickets to go to the arena level.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're so happy you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Felicity is one of the best guides in Rome!

McGuire_B, Nov 2023

Had an amazing experience with our guide, was the perfect balance between wit/personality and history making the tour of three sites really easy to digest and a super pleasant experience. 10/10 recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We are so delighted that you rate our service as 5 Star as we strive to provide just that for all our customers. We Look forward to seeing you again soon.

Worth Every Penny

Catherine_S, Nov 2023

Paulo was such a lovely, friendly guide. The depth of his knowledge was phenomenal and he made it all so fun and interesting. A must tour for anyone visiting Rome.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We're happy to hear that our team provided you with excellent service. We'll make sure that they receive your feedback. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Niceee

Stijn_G, Jun 2023

Colloseum was awesome and guide had some good stories. Forum Romano was a little bit long because of the heat

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave this nice review. We will make sure to share this with our team to let them know to keep up the amazing work and we hope to see you again soon!

Fantastic Tour by Ivana

Cindy_M, Jun 2023

Our roue guide Ivana was so knowledgeable about the Colosseum, the Palentine Hill and all the Roman history, we were completely mesmerized! In all our travels this was the best tour we've been on by far! Thanks Ivana!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us and helping to share the word about us. We hope to see you again soon!

Highly informative and engaging!

Michael_V, Jun 2023

My wife snd I were visiting from NYC and were lucky enough to find an opening short notice. This 3hr tour was just the right anoint of time to be fully immersed in the 3 main sites and hold our attention on a hkt day in June. Our guide (Ivanka) was very knowledgeable and spirited- making the tour very engaging and fun!

Response from Host, Jun 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!

Very good Tour guides

affonsoj415, Oct 2019

Good information and details from the tour guides, well planned tour, skipped the long lines ushered in quickly, while we were waiting for that short period, the tour guide gave us some more information and details. Tour guides gave us enough of time in between to take pictures etc,

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Thanks for this review. We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent tour

victor_s, Apr 2026

Excellent guide, very attentive and very knowledgeable. Recommended this experience, with friends or family.

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Gabriel_V, Nov 2025

Unlucky with the weather but our guide was very good and we got many wow and wow about what we heard about the story. We are very satisfied. The small minus was that we did not enter the Coliseum. And everything was outside.

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Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the history, despite the weather. We hope to welcome you back for an inside Colosseum experience next time!