Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

3 hours
Rome, Italy

About this activity

Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a guided tour. Hear captivating tales of Ancient Rome's heyday as you uncover its significant remnants.

Highlights

  • Explore and learn about Ancient Rome’s most famous sites
  • Benefit from an expert guide to regale you with myths and tales of gladiators
  • Upgrade your experience of the Colosseum with an access to the Arena Floor!
  • Customize your tour with options for group, small group, or semi-private options

Full description

Embark on a thrilling journey into antiquity at the Colosseum in Rome! Delve into the epic battles of this legendary amphitheater with insights from your guide's historical expertise. Elevate your experience by choosing a tour that allows you to walk the Arena floor of the Colosseum where gladiators fought for their life. Next, venture to Palatine Hill, the very birthplace of Rome itself, chosen by Romulus in 753 BC. Take in breathtaking views before descending to the Roman Forum, where the heartbeat of ancient Rome comes to life. Walk the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way, and immerse yourself in the vibrant marketplace where Roman life thrived. From commerce and politics to sacred rituals, uncover the rich tapestry of history woven into every stone of this iconic site. Experience the legacy of Rome like never before with!

Included / Excluded

  • Guide
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Ticket (€18 or €24 depending on the option selected)
  • Guided tour of the Colosseum
  • Guided tour of the Roman Forum
  • Guided tour of the Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum Arena Floor Access (if one of the Arena options is selected)
  • Headsets to hear your guide (when necessary)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Meeting point

Start Location

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Roma, IT

Meeting Point: At Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Please be 15 minutes prior to departure time at the meeting point. Late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.
  • The order of visit of the three sites may vary to offer the best possible customer experience on the day.
  • Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted in the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and there is no cloakroom to store them.
  • Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • • Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
  • • The order of visit of the three sites may vary to offer the best possible customer experience on the day.
  • • Some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, the local partner offers customers an extended tour
  • • For help with urgent issues, please contact the local partner by phone.
  • • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

Reviews

GetYourGuide
Alice
Jul 2026
3.0

Tour was 40 min not 90. Info said to arrive 15 min early. Start time was listed at 445 so there were a whole bunch of people waiting looking for the guide at 4:30 very lost and confused and frustrated. The guide turned up at 4:45 and said oh the tour is at five and you were supposed to be here at 4:45 which is not what the ticket said and clearly not what an entire group understood. Well, we did have Skip the line tickets - it definitely was not worth the exorbitant price to get a very short audio tour.

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jul 2026
1.0

Je n'ai pas pu faire l'excursion car on m'a voler ma carte d'identité la veille et j'ai du faire mes démarches auprès de l'ambassade.

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jul 2026
1.0

The worst - couldn’t find the guide, felt rushed, the audio guide was horrible

Additional information

Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour, Italy’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world
Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours.
Not wheelchair accessible