Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Group Tour

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Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Rome's Colosseum is one of Italy’s most popular visitor attractions, with crowds to match. Avoid confusion and getting lost in the ruins with this guided group tour through the iconic arena, as well as the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Choose from three tour options: a guided group tour, a more intimate small-group option, or an evening walking tour around the exterior of Rome's ancient ruins.

Book a Colosseum tour to gain insights into the history of ancient Rome
Have optional use of a radio, if you want even clearer commentary
Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill after the Colosseum
Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate experience

What's Included

Expert insights and fascinating history from a licensed guide
Headphones included for a clearer, more relaxed tour
Relaxed pace and thoughtfully planned itinerary
Organised access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
This tour is available 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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
We will end at the Roman Forum.

Itinerary

Arch of Constantine

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Via Sacra (Pass By)

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

50 minutes • 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

Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Vouchers must match the travellers’ full names exactly; failure to present a correctly named voucher at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveller must present a valid passport or 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

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Andrea was a really great...

Gabriella_C, Feb 2026

Andrea was a really great guide. He explained things very well, with a sense of humor, and was very pleasant to talk to. He was also very considerate since we had someone in our party who was pregnant and offered several areas to rest, drink, water, use the restroom, and avoid going through metal detectors. The tour was super interesting, would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks Gabriella! Glad you had a great time with Andrea — it’s wonderful to hear he was informative, humorous, and considerate for your group. 🏛️✨ Highly recommend indeed!

A must! Especially to beat the crowds

Carol_P, Jul 2025

This was a great tour for those who don’t prefer big crowds of people around you. It was very intimate and I feel we gained more knowledge than other groups. The host was amazing and I would 10/10 recommend this to anyone!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you, Carol! We're so glad you enjoyed the intimate tour experience—your kind words mean a lot. A 10/10 from you is the best reward! 🏛️😊✨

Fun, Amazing Informative!!

Fernando_A, Apr 2025

Be courteous to your guide and tour mates by arriving on time. Expect to walk, wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Bring water! We were fortunate to have Daniele (Daniel). He was very smart, witty and knowledgeable! He was very inclusive and interactive with the guests. We walked and toured at a very comfortable pace. He ensured comfort, encouraged photo opportunities and restroom breaks! We laughed, we saw, we conquered! He explained the many levels of antiquity and modernity by illustrating original structures with modifications. Worth the price, worth the walk, and would do it again! I hope you’re lucky enough to experience Daniele and his great attitude!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you, Fernando! We're so glad you had such a memorable experience with Daniele. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and the pace, along with the historical insights. We hope you get to return soon!

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Jadalyn_T, Oct 2024

I have to start this review with a huge thank you to our tour guide Paolo for being such an incredible human being. My husband and I were at the tail end of our 20 day honeymoon in Europe and very drained. By the end of the tour our hearts were filled with so much happiness and gratitude. Paolo made sure that every single person in our group was enjoying themselves and had us engaged the whole time. He is such an intelligent and kind human being I will never forget this day. Paolo even stopped at a gift store during our tour, no one knew why, and at the end he gave me and my husband a painting of the Colosseum and wished us luck with our new marriage. Not only this, but everything he taught us was extremely inspiring! There is so emotion felt visiting these places. This was by far my favorite tour of our trip and I can’t recommend it enough.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

What a beautiful memory, Jadalyn! It’s amazing how Paolo made your honeymoon even more special with his thoughtful gesture and engaging tour. Wishing you both endless happiness and more unforgettable adventures ahead! 🌟💍

Family Fun

Khristina_T, Jun 2024

Tour was informative. Lots of walking in the heat but we tried Moving fast without loosing the importance details of everything.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you, Khristina! I'm glad you found the Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum Tour informative despite the heat. Your feedback is appreciated!

Great

LyleSiegall, Jun 2024

Valentina was great! We had a great time she was very courteous. We learned a lot and it was just great!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks, Lyle! I'm glad to hear you had a great time with Valentina and learned a lot on the tour. Sounds like a fantastic experience!

Very informative tour

Nata_P, Feb 2024

I new basic things about Colosseum and surrounding area but I intentional I did not read in detail so I can learn from the guide period. Eleanore was informative, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor (to my liking). There's a lot of walking and climbing steps so keep that in mind. Our group had 12 people and it was a good size --more would be problematic in my opinion.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for your feedback, Nata! We're glad to hear that you found the tour informative and enjoyable. Eleanore sounds like an excellent guide, and we're pleased she made the experience engaging with her knowledge and sense of humor. Your insights about group size and physical activity are valuable for future travelers. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!

Excellent experience

Antony_B, Dec 2023

Tour guide was very informative and it was well worth the money. Perfect amount of time spent at each location.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We hope to serve you again in the future.

The best tour with the best guide!

Alexandria_W, Jul 2023

Lily is a phenomenal guide! She is very knowledgeable and super nice. My kids and I learned a lot and we enjoyed the tour very much! I would love to take another tour with her someday!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We’re so grateful that you took the time to share your feedback with us. It’s our pleasure to serve customers like you. Have a wonderful day!

Coliseum visit

Opkar_C, Apr 2023

Paulo was informative and helpful Excellent interactive guide Was o. Tine and considerate yo the children and elderly tourists

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback on our service. We've forwarded your kind words to our team. It will make them happy to know they succeeded in giving you the best possible experience. We hope to see you again very soon!

I Finally get to Spend Time in the Colosseum!

Richard_T, Oct 2022

The last time I took a tour in Rome it was through a cruise line and I spend less than 15 minutes in the Colosseum. With this tour (post cruise) we had plenty of time to stroll through and see the Colosseum with the majority of the tour on the inside. Our guide, Rich, was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. His explanations of what we were looking at and the history behind it was outstanding! Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum were great to see but the bulk of tour was justifiably the Colosseum. Highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us and for recommending us in your review We look forward to seeing you again soon! - Rome With Chef

Great tour!

Joan_R, Jul 2022

Paolo gave us a great tour. He was engaging and informative. Just the right balance! Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thank you for recommending us in your review! We're pleased to see that you are happy with our service and we hope to see you again soon. -Rome With Chef