Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour – Best Value

Rome, Italy

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

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

Why travelers loved this

4.2

· Rachael_R ·

Nov 2025

Excellent knowledgeable tour guide. We fully enjoyed this tour and the history behind it. Highly recommend.

· Astrid_C ·

Oct 2025

We went and picked up the ticket, very easy direction. It was very easy to download material. Loved the map on the app.

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Overview

What's Included

Admission Fee - Entry to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with reserved time slot (security line only).
Licensed expert guide for the full 3-hour tour (not included if you select the AUDIOGUIDE option).
Group walking tour, maximum 25 participants
Headsets (NOT included if you select the AUDIOGUIDE option)
Assistance available 7 days a week from our office team
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person & reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Snacks

Not included in the tour price.
Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via delle Terme di Tito, 93, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us at our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93

End point

Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Colosseo

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please bring a Valid ID Document of all participants in order to enter to the Colosseum.
Near public transportation

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Assistance available 7 days a week from our office team.
Your own headphones – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, please bring your own headphones to enjoy the commentary clearly.
POP GUIDE app downloaded – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, make sure to download the POP GUIDE app in advance from the App Store or Google Play.
A fully charged smartphone – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, ensure your phone is fully charged for the best experience.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.2

based on 18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Great experience

Veronica_B, Mar 2026

The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. He provided a great explanation during the tour

So very cool

Patricia_G, Feb 2026

Once I found the meeting place for the ticket all was good ! The app ultimately didn’t load on my phone , so I missed learning many details that day , amd it poured rain but didn’t take away from the amazing structure and history!

Excellent knowledgeable...

Rachael_R, Nov 2025

Excellent knowledgeable tour guide. We fully enjoyed this tour and the history behind it. Highly recommend.

Tour guide was extremely...

Jonathan_M, Nov 2025

Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history. He kept us engaged throughout the tour. Just be aware if you have any mobility issues, there are steep stairs involved.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and you found the guide knowledgeable and engaging. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another tour soon!

Tour Terrific

JOHN_S, Nov 2025

Tour guide was excellent. He really added to the tour with his knowledge of the area. The coliseum has a rich history beyond being a Fighting Arena.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your feedback and your kind words about our guide! Our guides works hard to share our history to the people who doesn't know that yet We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another tour in the future.

Book this. Best you could ask for!!!

Jonah_P, Oct 2025

Its absolutely amazing. You should book this tour if you want to do a cooking class in Rome. Gain was the best chef and we had so much fun with her. 100% the best experience we could have hoped for!

Excellent

Astrid_C, Oct 2025

We went and picked up the ticket, very easy direction. It was very easy to download material. Loved the map on the app.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear customer, thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you found the directions clear and the download process went smoothly. We always do our best to welcome our customers in the best possible way. We truly appreciate your trust in us for your visit in Rome, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour soon.

A lot of walking and...

Gladys_V, Oct 2025

A lot of walking and going up and down stairs but we expected that. It was a great experience. The tour guide was very informative.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear customer, thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour, we appreciate your feedback , however we would like to inform you that it is all specified on our website as we are aware that there’s definitely a bit of walking involved, but we’re happy to hear that you found it informative! We truly appreciate your trust in us for your visit in Rome, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour soon.

Overall a great tour and...

Sean_W, Oct 2025

Overall a great tour and experience. The start was unorganized as probably a thousand people all met at a tiny office and there was little direction. There was a long line that no one knew if we actually had to wait in. Eventually we where told to find a certain color sticker and after our tour guide started it was great.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear customer, thank you so much for your review! We're really glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience overall. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the check-in process, it helps us improve the organization for future guests. We are committed to improving our office facilities and enhancing the check-in experience. We truly appreciate your trust in us for your visit in Rome, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour soon.

Wonderful

Leslie_C, Sep 2025

Alessandro was an excellent guide. Learned much about Ancient Rome. Beautiful views and lots of stairs to climb

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear customer, thank you so much for your review! We are satisfied that you enjoyed the tour with our guide Alessandro and that his guidance helped make your experience truly memorable. It means a lot that you chose us for your Rome experience, and we look forward to hosting you on another tour soon.

Communication of your...

Lucia_A, Sep 2025

Communication of your inclusion is not clear at all. Make sure to know if audio guided will not work.You could not hear

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your constructive review We’re sorry to hear about the confusion regarding the audio guide and the difficulty you experienced during your visit, we appreciate you bringing this problem to our attention and our team is committed to resolving this issue and ensuring it does not affect future experiences.

Viator tour length times are inaccurate

Kellie_D, Sep 2025

I booked a morning excursion through Viator that was to start at 830 and last 2 hours.. I then booked this Coliseum tour, also through Viator, starting at 11. When we arrived at the morning tour, we were delayed an hour by the line for entry, and then the tour was actually 3 hours more. When I realized the initial delay, I contacted both Viator and the tour provider to try and push this Coliseum tour back. Viator did answer, the provider did not. Viator said there was availability at 130 and would try to confirm the change with the provider and asked me to check back later to confirm. After an hour, I connected with Viator again who told me it was too close to the original tour time and they hadn't heard back from the provider. Neither had I. We missed the tour entirely because the first tour ran so far over. No refund offered from Viator who sold me both tours. No return contact from the tour provider at all. Just multiple requests from Viator asking me how the experience we'd paid for but didn't get to take was.

Amir was wonderful

Skylar_B, Aug 2025

This was a great purchase. Our tour guide Amir was wonderful, he had so much good history and information to share. You truly had more time than needed to see everything. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for highlighting our guide’s effort Their dedication and knowledge are what make our tours special. We would be pleased to welcome you again and ensure you have the pleasure of experiencing the tour with the same guide.

Worth it

Zoila_D, Aug 2025

The tour meeting point was easy to find, which was great. However, at the start of the tour, the agency handed out tickets with our names on them and asked for photo ID. We weren’t aware this would be required, but luckily we had photos of our passports on our phones. Unfortunately, the ticket for my boyfriend had the wrong name, and the staff said they couldn’t fix it. I don’t even remember providing our names during the booking process, so that part was a bit confusing. Important tip: Make sure to bring proper identification or at least a photo of your passport as this wasn’t mentioned beforehand, but it’s clearly required. I went in August and it was hot and involved a lot of walking, so come prepared. Despite the hiccups, the experience was worth it!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your review! We're sorry for any confusion regarding the ID requirement, however this information is clearly mentioned in the booking details since all participants are asked to bring a valid ID, as it is a standard requirement set by the Colosseum, but we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall! We hope to welcome you again on one of our tours in the future

Great, only own headphones needed

Robert_M, Jan 2026

Audioguide is only as an app on the phone, you should bring your own headphones. The whole thing took much longer than 3 hours. General, great experience, recommended!

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Response from Host, Feb 2026

Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen das Colosseum-, Forum- und Palatin-Hügel-Tour so gut gefallen hat und Sie das Erlebnis empfehlen. Wir freuen uns, Sie hoffentlich bald wieder auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen!

Guided tour with a...

Sophie_B, Aug 2025

The guided tour with an architect is 100% worth it. However, it can be difficult for people with reduced mobility to navigate the site due to uneven soil and extreme heat in July

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Response from Host, Nov 2025

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Nous sommes heureux d’apprendre que la visite guidée avec notre guide vous a satisfait. Vous avez raison, le site peut présenter quelques difficultés d’accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite, notamment en raison du sol irrégulier et de la chaleur en été. Nous espérons d'avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d’une prochaine visite.

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