Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a licensed guide and immerse yourself in ancient Roman history.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German

Highlights

See some of Rome's iconic sites, the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum
Learn about the ruins of imperial palaces on the Palatine Hill with a guide
Explore the first and second rings of the Colosseum with skip-the-line access
Be led by a knowledgable guide and learn about Roman history on the tour

Full description

Learn about ancient Rome's history from an official tour guide while exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine hill on this small-group day tour.

Walk through the old city center, the Roman Forum, and see the ruins and the still standing temples.

Move on to the Palatine Hill, learn about the imperial Palaces, and enjoy an amazing View of Rome and of the Roman Forum from above. Enter the Colosseum last, and enjoy access with skip-the-line tickets.

Immerse yourelf in the history of the gladiators fights and the architecture of the over 2000 years old stadium while the guide leads the group through the first and second level.

Includes

Headsets
Entrance fee to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination

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Important information

What to bring

Passport

Not allowed

Pets
Weapons or sharp objects
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
This tour will take place rain or shine, please dress accordingly.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5

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I wish I could remember our guides name, she was amazing. I think it might have been Renata, or something similar. It was so very hot and she was so mindful to make sure we always stood in the shade, or if we had to go in the sun that it wasn’t for too long, and she made sure we topped up our water at the water fountains. The tour itself was so informative and insightful. I’ve been to the Colosseum three times before and I learned new things! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, it was perfect, and there were lots of chances to sit and rest for a few minutes which meant we could finish the tour in the heat with relative ease. Thank you so very much for such a wonderful experience.

June 27, 2022

Our guide was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and provided an amazing tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum! We were able to ask questions and capture some amazing photos - our guide kept a good pace and made sure to keep the whole group included as we walked along. 5 stars!

June 13, 2022

We explored the Imperial Forums and the Colosseum together with the Guide Diego who cheered us up with historical and funny anecdotes and satisfied all our hearts. All very interesting and exciting, even our 10-year-old girls were fascinated by the stories of the Guide who was able to keep the interest alive for 3 hours. I absolutely recommend it.

April 25, 2022

Rome: Colosseum and Ancient Rome Small Group Tour

Rome: Colosseum and Ancient Rome Small Group Tour

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