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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Top rated
4.714804 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.714804 out of 5 stars
25081 reviews

Visit the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman world, the Palatine Hill, the oldest part of the city, and the Roman Forum, the beating heart of ancient Rome, with an expert guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

D
Darryl – Canada

Our guide was a former teacher and she really made learning all about the site and the surrounding history fun and entertaining! Definitely worth it

J
Jake – United Kingdom

The tour was brilliant. We had Henry be our tour guide and he was full of enthusiasm and interesting facts throughout the whole tour. Would recommend to everyone to use this tour.

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Participants

Highlights

  • Discover the history of the Colosseum
  • See the Colosseum arena and basement floor from the panoramic terrace
  • Learn from a guide with expertise and a wealth of information
  • Stand in the central area of the Roman Forum

Full description

Explore the most famous amphitheater in the world on this guided tour. Enter the Colosseum with skip-the-line tickets and learn its incredible history. With your guide, walk on Palatine Hill and through the Roman Forum to see the most iconic monuments of Ancient Rome.

 

Start your tour by admiring the outside of the Colosseum. Listen as your guide explains the history of the monument over the centuries. Enter the Amphitheater, through a security check, and discover the spectacular activities that took place inside it. Then, visit the first floor and admire the interior.

 

Take a moment to stop in front of the imposing Arch of Constantine as your guide describes its history and most significant features. Walk on the ancient Via Sacra to reach the entrance to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. After the security check, admire the Arch of Titus up close.

 

Continue with the tour of Palatine Hill, where the remains of the oldest settlement in the city are. Visit some of the most significant imperial residences: the Palatine Stadium, the Domus Augustana, and the Domus Flavia.

 

Next, go down to the valley that hosts the Roman Forum. Along the Via Sacra, discover the magnificence of the Basilica of Maxentius, the bronze door of the temple of Romulus, the curious suspended door of the temple of Antoninus and Faustina, the temple, and the house of the Vestals.

 

Finally, arrive in the central area of the Roman Forum, which over the centuries has become the political, religious, economic, legal center, and square of the ancient city. Here, admire and learn about the Curia, the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Tabularium, the temple of Saturn, and more.



Includes

  • Entry tickets for the Colosseum (if option selected)
  • Entry tickets for the Roman Forum (if option selected)
  • Entry tickets for Palatine Hill (if option selected)
  • Underground access (if option selected)
  • Arena access (if option selected)
  • Live guide if selected the option Guided Tour
  • Radios and headsets if part of a tour
  • The ticket option includes only the entries with a small introduction of the area

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with altitude sickness

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones
  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Sprays or Aerosols
  • Glass objects

Know before you go

  • All the visitors must pass through a security check. During busy days, there might be a queue. This queue is unavoidable and does not depend on the tour operator. The actual starting time might suffer a delay.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine, some areas of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
  • The itinerary of the tour may vary. The tour may sometimes commence from the Colosseum and end at Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, while other times it may begin from Palatine Hill and Roman Forum area and end inside the Colosseum.
  • These tickets cannot be resold or transferred to others for tour purposes. Tickets are non-transferable and must be used by the individuals who originally booked them
  • Prohibition of External Guides: Booking tours with the intention of using your own external guide for the tour is strictly prohibited. Each tour must be conducted by one of supplier's authorized guides only
  • The name on the ticket must match the ID
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From $76.06 $53.24 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 25081 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Darryl – CanadaMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was a former teacher and she really made learning all about the site and the surrounding history fun and entertaining! Definitely worth it
J
Jake – United KingdomMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was brilliant. We had Henry be our tour guide and he was full of enthusiasm and interesting facts throughout the whole tour. Would recommend to everyone to use this tour.
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Karolina – United KingdomMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was filled with laughter as well as insightful information and that was thanks to Leon who was our tour guide! He made the experience unforgettable :)

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