Colosseum and Roman Forum Archaeological Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Explore Roman Forum ruins
- Guided by expert archaeologist
- Learn ancient Roman history
- Visit Palatine Hill
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert archaeologist guide
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Comprehensive historical insights
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods are not permitted.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking and standing.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The Colosseum is closed on December 25th and January 1st.
- Please provide the full names and ages of all travelers when making your booking. Failure to present a voucher containing the full names of all travelers at the ticket office before entry may lead to denied access to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
- We suggest to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing in summer. Also to bring water, sunglasses, and a hat for additional comfort and protection.
- The activity level is minimal.
- It is mandatory for travelers to carry an identification document to access 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.
Traveler reviews
Our guide Maria was great!
Our guide Maria was excellent. Deeply knowledgeable on the Colosseo and all of the rest of the archaeological zone. It was a hot day and she adjusted the route of our tour to account for shade and a reasonable pace as the day went on. She’s a gem making the 3 eras (kingdom, republic and empire) of the area come alive! Highly recommend her and this tour!
Daniella was an excellent...
Daniella was an excellent tour guide. Had fantastic insights into the history of the Colosseum and Forum.
Great private tour
Laura was a wonderful guide answering all questions that we had and giving great detail. She also gave us time on her own to wonder the Colosseum.
Fantastic and fun tour!
Paolo is fantastic. Friendly, patient, and incredibly informative. My wife and I loved our history lessons and private tour of the Colosseum and surrounding archeological treasures. He is the perfect guide for those who are curious about the history and culture. A professor, an archeologist, an author, and a pleasure to spend time with.
Another winner from Viator!
Marilu is a knowledgeable Roman tour guide. Our focus was the coliseum and the forum, but she was also knowledgeable of the many grand artefacts of the Middle Ages. She is also flexible and lets her people make suggestions on the itinerary, which is not a given and something unappreciated.