Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

From€54
3 hours
Province of Rome, Italy

About this activity

Experience Rome's ancient history with a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, including skip-the-line access and expert insights.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to the Colosseum
  • Explore the Roman Forum's ancient ruins
  • Stroll through Palatine Hill's gardens
  • Learn about Rome's rich history
  • Enjoy a guided tour with an expert

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in Rome's rich history with this comprehensive guided tour. Skip the lines at the Colosseum, the iconic amphitheater that once hosted gladiatorial combat and grand spectacles. Wander through the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome's political and social life, and explore Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome, offering panoramic views of the city. With an expert guide leading the way, you'll uncover the stories and secrets of these ancient sites, making history come alive before your eyes. Don't miss this unforgettable journey through Rome's past!

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to the Colosseum
  • Guided tour of the Roman Forum
  • Visit to Palatine Hill
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm your booking details, including name and contact information.
  • Be aware that the tour may be subject to weather conditions.
  • Ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time to avoid delays.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the activity starts

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • The start time might change depending on ticket availability. In this case we will inform you in advance
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID (a photo of the ID is acceptable) that matches the name provided at the time of booking to ensure entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Providing incorrect names will result in denied entry, and no refund will be issued.
  • The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum
  • The costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
  • Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All customers must have a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry.
  • Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a queue may form for this procedure.
  • Participants who display signs of alcohol or drug intoxication, or engage in violent, offensive, or discriminatory behavior towards other participants or staff, will not be allowed to take part in the activity. No refund will be provided in such cases.

Traveler reviews

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Excellent tour

We did this today with Fi. She was fabulous. Such a wealth of knowledge and a lovely bubbly personality. Very informative and helpful. Great tour!! However due to no fault of Fi’s a family were unable to get into the colosseum as the name on the ticket and the name on their ID did not match. So please be aware of this when booking. Don’t book in a nickname. Book in your real name that matches your ID that you must present on entry. Lesson well and truly learned the hard way. Overall brilliant tour. Really well organised. The headset is a genius idea. Thank you.

Teresa_WOct 5, 2026VIATOR

The tour was a lot of...

The tour was a lot of walking, but well worth the effort. Alessandra was a great guide, funny, knowledgeable and a Roman historian. Highly recommend this tour.

Scot_ROct 5, 2026VIATOR

Rome Highlight

This tour was the highlight of our time in Rome! Our guide, Fe, was fun, passionate, knowledgeable, and very engaging! Highly recommend this!

A9231SSchristinemOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Terrific guided tour! Well worth the €

Great tour! I was a little skeptical as the cost is so much higher than the €18 ticket direct through the colosseum, but this was fantastic! Our Tour guide Raul, was just awesome. He lead us through all 3 attractions with plenty of time at each location. We ran over time by an hour, because we all asked so many questions and our guide really answered thoughtfully and knowledgeably and never hurried us along. I highly recommend this tour and this particular guide.

Jo_NOct 5, 2026VIATOR

Fascinating

Long tour, lots of information. Guide was good . Lots of climbing and walking. Beautiful area, can’t wait to go back

Joan_GOct 5, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

The meeting time might change by 30 minutes. In this case we will inform you in advance 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, (picture of an ID works) that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum The costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity. Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All customers must have a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry. Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check; on busy days there may be a queue to do in order to pass through security check.