Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Overview
Step into the soul of Ancient Rome with this immersive guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Walk in the footsteps of emperors, senators, and gladiators as your expert guide brings the Eternal City’s most legendary sites to life.
Begin at the Colosseum, the arena of gladiators, where the echoes of battles and the roar of ancient crowds still resonate. Learn the untold stories of fearless fighters and powerful emperors in the world’s most iconic amphitheater.
Continue to the Roman Forum, once the bustling center of politics, commerce, and religion, where the ruins of temples and basilicas reveal the heartbeat of an empire. Finally, ascend Palatine Hill, birthplace of Rome and home to the palaces of Caesars. From here, take in breathtaking views over the city and trace the myths and history that shaped Western civilization.
A journey into the Empire’s power and glory, where every stone still whispers the legends of Ancient Rome.
What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Small group of 24 people or less
- Entry/Admission -Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks, unless specified
- Note Express Option: Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Meeting Location
Via dei Fori Imperiali
25, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via della Salara Vecchia
5/6, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The tour will end in the heart of Rome's ancient ruins, which are also conveniently located in the center of modern Rome, providing you easy access to local restaurants, cafes, shops, and public transportation options. Feel free to ask us for any suggestions
What To Expect
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Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument.
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- The entrance ticket fee to the archeological sites is 18€.
- The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservations fees and other tour amenities.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions.
- A moderate fitness level is required.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum.
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- Entry cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access.
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Small group of 24 people or less.
- Entry/Admission -Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly.
- Gratuities.
- Food and Drinks, unless specified.
- Note Express Option: Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour.
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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Small group of 24 people or less
- Entry/Admission -Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks, unless specified
- Note Express Option: Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument.
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- The entrance ticket fee to the archeological sites is 18€.
- The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservations fees and other tour amenities.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions.
- A moderate fitness level is required.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum.
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- Entry cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
