Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Rome, Italy
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Waiting in ticket lines in Rome can be daunting, especially during summer when the crowds swell and temperatures soar. This pre-booked admission ticket grants you access to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the recently reopened Domus Tiberiana alongside a tour guide who provides insightful commentary into ancient history. That leaves you with peace of mind and more time to explore three of Rome’s top attractions.
- Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Domus Tiberiana guided tour
- Your tour guide provides information on the ancient history
- Arrive ready to explore with pre-booked admission
- Provided headsets mean you can wander without missing a thing
What's Included
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tickets
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Colosseum Entrance - Only with the dedicate option
- Any private expenses
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off
- Colosseum Entrance
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 5, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is located at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 5, on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is situated in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a light blue uniform with the City Walkers logo.Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and bring a valid ID
End point
- Roman Forum00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Itinerary
1
Roman Forum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Palatine Hill
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Domus Tiberiana
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Ticket price: Adult 18 € - Children (under18) 0 €
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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
4.3
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Kevin_C, Jul 2026
Highly educational experience, learning about Roman life in and around the Forum. Our tour guide, who was a college professor, did an amazing job explaining the historical facts about Roman history, emperors, Senators, and the Palatine Hill. It was an amazing experience.
Corinne_V, Jun 2026
Our guide was nice, there wasn’t much detail given to try to imagine the rubble in its original form. Would have appreciated more history rather than rushing through.
Cynthia_N, Jun 2026
We didn't want to miss either of these spots. I'm glad we went in the morning as it got so hot and there is no shade. Our tour guide was excellent. Know that you will absolutely need water and wear comfortable shows. You are on your feet for the duration, with nowhere to sit. We would have preferred for this tour to be 1.5 hours as it felt hard to pay attention for such a long time, especially with a teen and with everyone hot and foot weary. It goes for over 2 hours, so be prepared. But these two sites are not to be missed.
adam_c, Jun 2026
The guide was nearly running, and explained very little about anything we were looking at other than to point out that we could return later by ourselves and read/learn more - for the most part I understand because it's just an impossible amount to cover quickly. She clearly had a wealth of knowledge on the subjects, but was moving (physically) so fast that it was hard to relate much of the information being shared with specific objects or locations. We had assumed the speed was owing to the area to be covered, but then the tour finished more than 30' ahead of schedule! To visit sites like these with an expert is of immense value, and we were happy to have gleaned what we could, but even as young, fit travelers that are well accustomed to rough or pressing conditions, this tour felt entirely too rushed to be fully appreciated. We were not upset, just felt we hadn't really gained what we were hoping for.
Leonie_C, Jun 2026
Lumi was an excellent guide-very knowledgeable, full of information with a good sense of humor. Thoroughly enjoyable tour.
Anne_D, Jun 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about history and Roman culture. Learned a lot and saw multiple sites within the Roman forum I wouldn’t have explored as well on my own. Beautiful view from Palentine hill. One of my favorite tours in Rome and a must see along with the colosseum.
Wendy_M, Jun 2026
David was amazing! Humorous, interactive, and very knowledgable!
We left the tour before the Colosseum because we had been there before. We had other places scheduled, as we were only in Rome a short time.
I highly recommend this tour.
Barbara_S, Jun 2026
Great guide. He was very informative and had a wonderful sense of humor. The only negative was the time of day we chose, 1:30pm. Go early because there os little shade.
Peter_M, May 2026
The tour titled ‘Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour’ was not as described. An optional add on tour of the Colosseum was incorporated into the tour, which we had previously visited. There was not enough time to do all three tours, so the tour of Palatine Hill was eliminated and replaced by the Colosseum tour. We were told we could do Palatine Hill on our own. A 35-40 minute wait to enter the Forum was factored into the tour time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the Forum. This review is not a reflection on him. Disappointed the tour was not as described. Felt more like a bait and switch.
ElizabethL_W, May 2026
Barbara the tour guide talked way too much!! We’d walk 10 steps and stop for a 10 minute history lesson. Too detailed history! We just wanted to know what we were looking at and the significance. Couple this with the fact that our reservation was moved from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and we weren’t even in line for the security check until 11:30! We turned in our head sets (which were cutting out continuously) and left the group at the second stop. Terrible experience!
Russell_D, Apr 2026
Our guide Alec was wonderful. But this tour was only if the forum. It did not include anything of the Palentine Hill. In fact the tour never went to the Palentine Hill. The rest of the group went to the forum that we did not want to see. We wanted to see
The forum and the Palentine hill. That is how this tour was advertised. I think this was a ripoff. If I would have known that you had to buy extra tickets to see the museums on the Palentine hill and that there was not going to be a guide I never would have taken this trip. I want my money back !!! Ripoff
Barb_L, Mar 2026
Georgia offered detailed insights into the history of the Roman Forum and Palantine Hill as well as what life was like for people in those times. I was especially intrigued to learn of the construction techniques in Roman times.
Bronwynne_E, Feb 2026
Alessandra was a very personable and knowledgeable guide. Seeing the Domus Tiberiana was spectacular!
Robert_B, Feb 2026
This area is so rich with a complex history that it is great when a guide can simplify it for you and out the ruins in context. It brings the history to life. Our guide Angela was phenomenal and brought a deep knowledge and gift of storytelling.
Janet_Z, Jan 2026
The tour guide is so knowledgeable and explain the detail history about the forum. We really enjoyed it.
Sandra_W, Oct 2025
Very informative. Guide very knowledgeable. A little incline and stairs, but overall not bad walk. Bring your ID. We were not told we needed it. We did not have our passport with us, but thankfully had our id.
Pamela_H, Sep 2025
Knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The guide , Adman,
Knew his history, was easy to follow and kept us engaged for the full tour.
Mary_G, Sep 2025
The meeting spot was easy to find and convenient. The guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and entertaining. The ruins were well worth the time spent in exploring and we got some great photos to capture memories.
Dennis_G, Sep 2025
Our guide does this tour almost everyday so you will be in good hands as we were. He clearly spoke and provided valuable insights on the tour. The listening devices were quality. I used my earbuds instead of the single bud offered. Don`t hesitate to book this guided tour as you will be glad you spent the extra Euro`s for a guide. By the way the pace was very good.
Hannah_O, Aug 2025
AMAZING!! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable, engaging and personable. Felt like we could have explored the area the whole day with him and we still wouldn’t have seen or heard about everything he had to share. 10/10 recommend!
Kenneth_C, Aug 2025
Relaxed start with a guide professional and good listening devices. The starting location is not obvious so it’s good to get directions before you go. We entered at a quiet entrance with no lines. The tour was excellent, not rushed and just the right amount of information. Highly recommended.
LEANN_I, Jul 2025
Very nice guide who was extremely knowledgeable! Great history. The tour is abbreviated so I’d recommend reading up beforehand so you’ll know what you’re seeing. Also includes inside colosseum which I didn’t realize.
George_K, Jun 2025
Fe is a perfect tour guide! She’s a former teacher and explains everything SO engagingly. She’s also super good about water breaks, bathrooms breaks, and shade (super important on this steamy June day in Roma)! LOVE!!!
Jan_C, Jun 2025
This was an excellent tour: well-paced and informative without going into exhaustive details. A good balance of information of politics, religion, and social life in the Roman era. The guide was fantastic. He was obviously knowledgeable and had a pleasant manner of speaking, and he was clearly easy to understand through the headset. This tour did not include the colosseum which made it a good choice since my travel companion was concerned about too much walking and stairs. We were glad to go early in the day because it got hot. Bring a water bottle with you!
Simon_J, Jun 2025
Great value as the tour covers gets you inside the forum very quickly. The guide was just so knowledgeable and a great communicator who built the full narrative from the first site to the last by telling us each stop’s unique story and how it ultimately paints the history of Rome. Highly recommend it.
C_M, May 2025
The Forum is honestly one of the best sites to visit in Rome. You can easily spend a day. While we loved the Colloseum, it seems like the Forum is not as emphasized. Not to be missed! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Sadly we cannot recall her name.
Kim_R, May 2025
A great tour, particularly if you’ve already been to the Coliseum. Fee (?) was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, extremely clear in her delivery of the facts and very witty and engaging. A fascinating tour of this unique place.
John_D, May 2025
Great experience; Fi (our guide) was phenomenal. We appreciated both her knowledge of ancient history and her ability to put that history in context. She was very good at conveying the impact and influence of Roman history on the modern world and her enthusiasm for the subject was contagious. Loved every second of the tour.
Robert_c, May 2025
did wait for group to assemble before giving talk, she knew her subject and presented it in a very understanding manner
Jonathan_T, May 2025
A must do tour. Although the Colosseum is spectacular, you’ll learn more about Ancient Rome by doing a tour like this of the Palatine Hill and the Forum.
Our guide, Alessandra, was incredibly knowledgeable, clearly passionate and great fun! We would’ve spent the entire day with her given the chance.
Follow the fish! 🐠
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