Ancient Rome Half-Day Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Colosseum's Arena Floor
- Wander through Roman Forum's ancient ruins
- Visit Palatine Hill's imperial palaces
- Learn about Rome's rich history
- Enjoy skip-the-line access
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
- Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The Colosseum has strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances (and no bag check service), it is forbidden to bring the following: glass bottles, spray cans, alcohol, large bags or backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas with pointed tips, tripods, drones, knives, scissors, or any sharp or dangerous objects. Food and drinks in glass containers are also not allowed. Only small bags are permitted and must be inspected by security staff.
- A valid ID or passport (also for children/infant)– Required for entry and ticket verification.
- Your own headphones – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, please bring your own headphones to enjoy the commentary clearly.
- POP GUIDE app downloaded – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, make sure to download the POP GUIDE app in advance from the App Store or Google Play.
- A fully charged smartphone – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, ensure your phone is fully charged for the best experience.
Traveler reviews
Amazing historical sight
It is a must seen impressive history sight that tourists might not miss . The tour company which provided us this visit acted poor ! They didn’t let us know we needed passport or ID . Although tried to find a backup plan to prevent possible cancellation at security sight, it was stressful before starting our journey. You need to have appropriate ID cause the security is hught to get in there …
A great walk through history.....
The tour of Ancient Rome was excellent. The Colosseum is magnificent and even more than I expected in person. Our guide, Marco, was a very good narrator, extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions very well. This is a must do tour. The only advice to the new comers is that you need to be in reasonable physical condition. There are many steps and several hills. If you can take it.... the tour is well worth the effort.
Good Tour: Great Sites
The abilituy to see so much was great, however, the guide had such a heavy accent and such that he was difficult to understand. Seeing these sites was amazing but it lost a lot with the difficulty to understand the guide quickly and easily.
Good for general experience
Pretty good tour. Guide was kind and knowledgeable. Nature of this experience means you speed run it a little bit, so if you really like history or want to linger you might be better simply buying a ticket and touring on your own
Colosseum June 2026
Our guide Andrea was excellent ! He was very knowledgeable and friendly . It was a great experience!