Small-Group Tour of Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Overview
Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and its evolution into one of the most powerful Empires of all time.
Take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. Marvel at the beauty of ancient temples at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and have a bird's eye view over the largest stadium ever built by mankind: the Circus Maximus.
What's Included
- Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Entrance fees to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Live professional guide
- Entrance to the Colosseum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the Circus Maximus
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
21, 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 ends inside the Roman Forum.
What To Expect
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Arch of Constantine
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Foro Romano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica Julia
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica of Maxentius
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arco di Tito
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Temple of Venus and Roma
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Circo Massimo (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, wear comfortable shoes
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 30 minutes to clear the security checks depending on the season
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
- Animals are not permitted
- You must be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up process and clear the security check
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-55341P4
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Entrance fees to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Live professional guide.
- Entrance to the Colosseum.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance to the Circus Maximus.
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 Small-Group Tour of Roman Forum & Palatine Hill is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Tour of Roman Forum & Palatine Hill will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Entrance fees to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Live professional guide
- Entrance to the Colosseum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the Circus Maximus
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, wear comfortable shoes
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 30 minutes to clear the security checks depending on the season
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
- Animals are not permitted
- You must be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up process and clear the security check
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
