Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Rome, Italy
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- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Colosseum is one of Rome's most-visited attractions but many travelers miss the chance to learn about the ancient site when visiting alone. This guided tour ensures that you get the most out of your visit by taking you inside the Colosseum in the company of a guide who brings its history to life. Afterward, continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for further immersion in Ancient Rome.
- Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum with this guided experience
- Learn about Rome's history and culture from your guide
- Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace
- Save time waiting in ticket lines with a guided tour that includes Colosseum admission
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Hear fascinating stories about the Colosseum’s past that you’d miss if exploring alone.
What's Included
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (Adult 18€- Child 0€)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.
- Licensed Guide
- Headsets
- Booking fee 2€
- Underground and Belvedere Access
- Arena Floor Access if not selected
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 5, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is close to the upper-floor exit of the metro station "Colosseo" (B line). Our staff will hold a "City Walkers" sign and wear a blue uniform in front of the entrance of the school "Giardino d'infanzia" Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have a valid ID with you
End point
- Roman Forum00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Itinerary
Secure your admission to the Colosseum, one of Italy's most-visited tourist destinations.
Explore the ancient amphitheater at your own pace and continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
If you book the tour upgrade, meet your guide near Caffe Roma at the upper floor exit of the Colosseo metro station. Then, follow your guide and learn the stories behind the sights: Your guide gives historical context and points out special features of the Colosseum and the Forum.
Catch views of the Colosseum and parts of Rome from Palatine Hill, where your tour ends.
Explore the ancient amphitheater at your own pace and continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
If you book the tour upgrade, meet your guide near Caffe Roma at the upper floor exit of the Colosseo metro station. Then, follow your guide and learn the stories behind the sights: Your guide gives historical context and points out special features of the Colosseum and the Forum.
Catch views of the Colosseum and parts of Rome from Palatine Hill, where your tour ends.
1
Colosseum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Roman Forum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Palatine Hill
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The start time might change depending on ticket availability. In this case we will inform you in advance
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID (a photo of the ID is acceptable) that matches the name provided at the time of booking to ensure entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Providing incorrect names will result in denied entry, and no refund will be issued.
- The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum
- The costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
- Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All customers must have a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry.
- Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a queue may form for this procedure.
- Not suitable 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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Allison_C, Aug 2026
Our guide was great. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.
Kristiana_B, Aug 2026
We had an amazing experience on our Colosseum tour with Rita. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything in such an engaging way that the history really came to life. The tour was very well organized, interesting from beginning to end, and never felt rushed or overloaded with information. Rita made the whole experience even more special, and this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. Highly recommended!
April_L, Aug 2026
Fee was an amazing guide. She is so full of wonderful facts and energy! She even brought candy for our grandsons and pointed out special things they would be interested in.
Adam_T, Aug 2026
This guided tour was absolutely beautiful! Our tour guide was very experienced and lovely personality. Check in location and details were convenient, with Bluetooth earpiece for easy listening. My wife knew very little of the Roman history and was very impressed. Highly recommend!
Alysha_H, Aug 2026
We had a great tour with Nadia! It was a wonderful tour full of expert knowledge. We are glad we chose to use a tour with a guide who could explain little details we would have overlooked going by ourselves. Nadia guided the tour comfortably through the area while keeping in mind shady spaces for visitors to rest under the hot sun. It was a highlight of the trip, but be sure to bring your walking shoes and sunscreen. Nadia even suggested locations for us to see after the tour if we waited to continue walking the area.
Ally_C, Aug 2026
Really enjoyed the tour , Barbra was very insightful and made the tour brilliant. She was a very friendly host; full of knowledge :)
Ryan_S, Aug 2026
The guide was very informative and friendly. He made time go by fast although it was very hot. Will definitely book with them again!
Shogik_A, Aug 2026
Our tour guide was spectacular! Easily best experience in Rome. Extremely knowledgeable, was himself part of the excavation of the ruins so knows a lot.
Susan_G, Aug 2026
Have your walking shoes on!! And bring something to drink if you are doing this in the warmer months
Joe_K, Aug 2026
Our tour guide Barbara was exceptional. Her knowledge of the history of the sites we visited was encyclopedic in nature. Moreover, it was an extremely hot day yet she was able to keep the tour moving and provide breaks and shade where we could. I would recommend.
Denise_Z, Aug 2026
Lots of outside time, steps. Our tour guide, Georgia, was very tuned into the heat and made sure to have the stops in the shade, and provided water stops. She was very knowledgeable and informative.
Maria_O, Aug 2026
Georgea did such a great job .She is very knowledgeable and such a people person.It felt incredible to be walking and standing in literal history and all the while being told facts and information from someone who has lived there their entire lives and has studied and learned so much to share with us. 10/10 recommend
Russell_H, Aug 2026
The entire experience was incredible. As a history buff, with a major interest in Ancient Rome, I enjoyed every second of the tour. Our tour guide was also very smart and hilarious!
Joshua, Aug 2026
If you're doing this tour in the summer, bring an umbrella for the sun. Our guide was laid back and funny.
MARIA_R, Aug 2026
During summer its very hot, bring your hat and bottle the location have a lot of fountains to refill.
Mariam_S, Aug 2026
It was a very good tour, our tour guide was so nice and good with the history without it being too much information! Loved it.
Sergio_T, Aug 2026
Catarina or Caterina not sure how to spell her name but she was awesome! Very detailed and friendly tour guide she was. We appreciate her very much and enjoyed the tour of the flavian amphitheater! I appreciate how she kept us in the shade as much as possible on the scorching hot day
Richard_S, Aug 2026
Our tour guide (Can't remember his name) was amazing. I learned more in 3 hours than I did the last 4 times I'd been to these places in high school.
I highly recommend this tour. Our guide was through CityWalkers. Very well done. Only drawback is the meeting point was a bit tricky to find.
AnaTeresa_J, Aug 2026
We loved the whole tour with Barbara. She clearly is passionate about sharing the story of Rome's history.
Amy_E, Aug 2026
What a must do and see experience, Alex our guide was excellent, engaged us all for nearly 3 hours in high temperatures. His ability to share his knowledge really enhanced the experience … loved the whole experience, even though I was melting!
Amina_R, Aug 2026
A very good tour, although a lot of information to absorb in a short period of time. Tour guide was really engaging, considerate, and mindful of the blazing sun, ensuring we stopped in places which had plenty of shade.
Chris_L, Aug 2026
We had a fantastic tour of the colosseum and Roman forum. Our guide was Alec, he was very knowledgeable and accommodating to all the guests.
Aledys_C, Aug 2026
Our tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience both fun and informative. We learned so much throughout the tour while enjoying the incredible beauty of the area. It was a memorable experience, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore and appreciate everything it has to offer.
Alexandria_M, Jul 2026
Georgia was extremely knowledgeable and kind. She was a lot of fun to tour with. She was patient and knew all the best spots to get relief from the sun and also for the best photos of the sites!
Nicolas_H, Jul 2026
I could not find the meet up point. I circled the coliseum multiple times. I ended up hot and I missed the first part of the tour. No one was able to direct me to the meeting point. I asked 4 people. They all said that way around the corner.
Marcelo_D, Jul 2026
We got more than we bargained for. Tour went on longer and our tour guide was a wealth of information. Not just about the Coliseum but also about politics and language. A delight.
Philip_M, Jul 2026
Excellent tour with top notch knowledgeable guide Alec, who displayed a wonderful command of the English language. Great value, tour of Colosseum and arena, Forum and surrounding ruins. Bring water!
FritzCeliz_Y, Jul 2026
Georgia was amazing! She has a wealth of information. She’s also mindful of paces and adjusts to everyone. Highly recommend her.
Kristine_V, Jul 2026
Tour with Felicity was our good introduction to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum . She was so knowledgeable, energetic and animated telling stories - myths, as well as historical facts. Really passionate about what she does as a guide.
Her concern for us was shown in keeping us in the shade and at one point made the extra mile waiting for the seniors as they took the elevator instead of going up the stairs. Highly recommended!!
michaellibertini, Jul 2026
While i appreciated the swift entrance into the colosseum the advertisement made me think that a private tour is private with just your family. We had approximately 15 people in our tour and it was herding cats a bit. The tour guide was knowledgable but she kept saying the same things on repeat …. Poor people had to sit up top and decor was much more than it is today. We caught small stories from neighboring guides that we wished we would have heard of. My familys first and perhaps last time at the colosseum…. It was a dissapointment and we felt it couldve been done better
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