Guided Tour of Rome's Ancient Sites
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Explore the Roman Forum's ancient ruins
- Visit Palatine Hill's imperial palaces
- Learn from an expert English-speaking guide
- Use headsets for clear audio during the tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Headsets for clear audio during the tour
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time
- 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.
- Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to arrive at the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless the monument is closed by the official administration for safety reasons)
- The tour itinerary can start with either the Colosseum or the Palatine Hill/Roman.
- The meeting time can be subject to change. In this case, we will call/text you in advance to let you know.
- Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The time spent in the security line varies and this line cannot be ‘skipped.’ The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line.
- When booking for children under 18 years, a government-issued ID/passport will be required when entering the monument. Failure to bring an ID with you can result in the security staff refusing you entrance to the monument.
- 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.
- The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
Traveler reviews
A MUST BOOK experience
I love that the tour operator was so knowledgeable and had great enthusiasm for his job. A beautiful excursion and experience. Would absolutely book again! Our tour also gave us an all access pass to colosseum which was amazing! Beautiful views
AVOID!! Show me Italy = Show me a bad time
If I could give zero stars I would. Before the tour started they didn't reply to any questions via app or email. We were at the meeting point early, and I was told I had booked an audio tour not an in person guide. Thought it was my mistake, asked for clarity and could not get it in person due to language barrier so I continued into the Roman forum. When I tried to open the audio tour, I couldn't get on as I did in fact book an in person tour! Rang the helpline with no answer, eventually got through to an office in GREECE! Who knew nothing about my tour in Rome (cant blame him for that!). Eventually got a reply on WhatsApp and they said go enjoy the audio tour, the in person tour meeting point was outside the gate and if I left I would not be able to get back in as my tickets had been scanned. Except I still couldn't access the audio tour as that wasnt my package I bought. They never sent on a new code to access it. I asked multiple times when would the guide be leaving the meeting point around the corner (1min walk) and where in the Roman Forum could we meet him. Asked for anyways to sort the problem, gave some suggestions of where we could meeting the guide, etc, and I was ignored on all fronts. Eventually I sent so many messages and calls they offered me a refund and would just keep the price of the ticket entry to both sites, which I was happy with. I had to follow up twice before it was sent. The entry tickets are avilable online unguided for €18 each per person for both sites, so €36 for us from the €118 spend. Ive been refunded €66, so they have kept €16 for the fun of it apparently. I have asked for an itemised receipt to see where this money has gone and have received no replies to my queries. Messages marked as read and no reply. A bunch of cowboys profiting off people trying to understand the history of the Eternal city. Avoid Show me Italy. Had a fabulous time on other tours with City Wonders Tours during our stay. Have given 5 stars reviews to them, check them out instead 👍🏻
So much history
Everything was great. Our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. We did the tour in Spanish. I went with my parents, teenager, and 1.5 year old. The only thing is I wish someone was actively monitoring their WhatsApp chat. We were having such a difficult time finding the meeting point. We almost got left behind. Overall 100000/10 would recommend this tour guide.
Informative tour
The tour was very informative. The guide, Francesca, was very knowledgeable. She also did her best to keep us in the shade as it was very hot. I was disappointed that the guide couldn't accompany us into the Colosseum because when we went in we saw other groups with their guides. Not sure what the issue was with the Viator tour guides.
This tour took us through...
This tour took us through the best parts of the Forum and Palatine Hill. We walked through the Colosseum at our own pace. Our guide, Tibero, was great. Super knowledgeable and very funny.