Small Group Colosseum Arena Tour + Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
About this activity
Highlights
- A guided tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Save time by skipping admission lines with priority access
- Explore the restricted arena floor where gladiators once battled
- Travel with a guide: Dive deep into ancient Roman history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert-led guided tour of Rome
- Discover the iconic sites of Ancient Rome in one tour
- Headphones available for audio tour
- Small-Group, personalised experience
- Passionate storytelling, and plenty of history to learn
Meeting point
Start Location
Via di S. Gregorio, 00184 Roma, RM, Italy
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Good to know
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with matching names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Tour order may vary: we will start with either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on ticket times.
- Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of each month. Tours are discounted on these days.
Traveler reviews
Great tour
Excellent tour. Our guide “Sushi” was wonderful. It was a really warm day and she kept checking on everyone. Very knowledgeable. Great balance between keeping the tour moving and providing detail.
The guide was funny and...
The guide was funny and kept us engaged with the history of the area. It was hot so he made use of all the shade we could find. Made history come alive.
**Buyer beware - this...
**Buyer beware - this tour did not match the advertised itinerary.** The tour was supposed to last 90 minutes and include the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Instead, it ended after about an hour, spent entirely touring the Colosseum floor. We did not visit the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill at all. Our guide repeatedly reminded us that we had purchased the “cheap tickets,” so we would only be covering that limited area. Much of the tour was spent standing in a hallway while she pointed to pictures in a book, rather than using the incredible surroundings we were actually standing in to explain the history. I contacted Viator customer service and requested a partial refund because the experience did not match the itinerary included with my booking. Despite the written description stating that the tour was 90 minutes and included the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, I was told those sites were not actually included, and no effort was made to resolve the issue. Overall, this was a one-star experience. Be very cautious before booking the “cheap ticket,” as what you receive may be significantly less than what is advertised.
Lovely
At first, I was a little disappointed because I accidentally booked the guided tour outside the Colosseum instead of inside. However, it turned out to be one of the best experiences of our trip! Our guide was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and made history come alive with interesting stories and details that we would never have discovered on our own. The 90-minute tour flew by because he kept us engaged the entire time. At the end of the tour, he also shared some of his favorite local places to visit in Rome, which was a wonderful bonus and made our stay even better. I highly recommend this tour, especially because of the excellent guide. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
A Must Do Tour!!
Being an experienced traveler, I have come to prefer small group tours. This particular tour of 5 plus the tour guide was perfect for my 15 year old son who was a first time visitor to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill! Our tour guide, Kopal, was top notch and one of the best guides I've had. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable. She knew her stuff. She was not reading from a script and was not thrown off by questions. She was patient and allowed our group to move at a pace that was perfect for capturing the memories!! I highly recommend Kopal and her expertise!!