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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.7  / 523206 reviews

Immerse yourself in the past on this guided tour with a professional local expert. Dive into ancient and Roman history, and visit the symbol of Rome, the glorious Colosseum.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a 50% refund
Duration 2.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Robert – United States

Our guide was so fun! He could have spent double the time and still had great insights!

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Robert – United States
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Holly – United Kingdom

Our tour guide Barbara was very informative and knowledgeable about the history which made the tour a very good experience. Lovely sights and the time went very quickly! Would recommend.

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Holly – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • See the Colosseum with an expert guide
  • Enjoy breathtaking views in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Let your guide show you all the best spots for pictures
  • Learn about the history and artistic techniques behind the ruins

Full description

Enter the Colosseum through a dedicated group entrance. Follow in the footsteps of gladiators and see the monument from a 360° panoramic vantage point. Imagine what it was like to see 50,000 blood-thirsty spectators with help of your guide. Visit the Forum and walk around several important ancient Roman government buildings. Take a step into the past at the Forum Magnum, which was once a bustling marketplace. Learn more about the ancient Roman culture and picture how they lived. Go up Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. Experience the most ancient place in the city, situated 40 meters above the Roman Forum. Marvel at the view of the Circus Maximus.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill skip-the-line entry tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to the Colosseum arena (English group tour with Arena access is the only option that has access to arena) and underground

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People over 80 years

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Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Glass objects
  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Sprays or Aerosols
  • Explosive substances

Know before you go

  • This tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • To enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check, and there might be some waiting time during busy days
  • Entry to the Colosseum is free for visitors under 18 years old, the ticket price is 16 € + 2€booking fee
  • Based on ticket availability, the tour might start 20 minutes before or after, so we kindly ask you to arrive 20 minutes earlier to ensure a smooth and timely departure. We will promptly notify any time change
  • archaeological area of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill can undergo partial or total closures. In these cases, you will be contacted as soon as possible
  • Colosseum tickets are non-refundable and have a specific entry time. For this reason, arriving late results in forfeiting entry, and no refund is due in this case.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 23206 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.9/5

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Robert – United StatesNovember 22, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was so fun! He could have spent double the time and still had great insights!
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Holly – United KingdomNovember 22, 2024  – Verified booking
Our tour guide Barbara was very informative and knowledgeable about the history which made the tour a very good experience. Lovely sights and the time went very quickly! Would recommend.
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Debbie – United KingdomNovember 23, 2024  – Verified booking
The guide Armata was inspiring and incredibly knowledgeable. Ancient Rome came to life and the sheer ‘wow’ factor of the 3 locations blew us away. An incredible experience. Thank you!
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Product ID: 405524

Activity provider:City Walkers Tours

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