Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Overview
Step back nearly 2,000 years on a guided tour of Rome’s historic landmarks: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Your licensed guide will lead you through the Colosseum, explaining its architecture, gladiatorial games, and the history of ancient Rome. Audio headsets are provided to ensure clear commentary throughout the visit.
After the Colosseum, continue to the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Roman political, religious, and social life. Explore the ruins of temples, basilicas, and public spaces at your own pace while your guide shares historical context.
The tour concludes at Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s oldest areas, where you can view the remains of imperial palaces and the surrounding Forum and Circus Maximus. All visits are conducted according to official entry schedules and regulations.
What's Included
- Access to Colosseum With Live Guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (self-guided)
- Access to Colosseum Arena & Underground levels
- Access to Colosseum Upper Levels
- Transportations From/To Hotels
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill
Meeting Location
Via del Colosseo
31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- To get access to Roman Fourm and Palatine hill we will give you the tickets so you can visit next day if you wish as by the time we finish colosseum the roman fourm will be closed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Access to Colosseum With Live Guide.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (self-guided).
- Access to Colosseum Arena & Underground levels.
- Access to Colosseum Upper Levels.
- Transportations From/To Hotels.
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to Colosseum With Live Guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (self-guided)
- Access to Colosseum Arena & Underground levels
- Access to Colosseum Upper Levels
- Transportations From/To Hotels
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- To get access to Roman Fourm and Palatine hill we will give you the tickets so you can visit next day if you wish as by the time we finish colosseum the roman fourm will be closed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
