Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour | 3 hours

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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour
2 Adults x $78.74
$157.48
Approx Total
$157.48

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Small-group, personal tour
  • Headphones available - audio tour
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Guided Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
  • Gratuities

Overview

No trip to Rome would be complete without exploring the Colosseum. Learn everything there is to learn and explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with an expert, licensed guide. This small-group tour puts you front and centre, ensuring you get the most out of exploring ancient Rome. Our historian guides are experts in storytelling, meaning everyone from young children to grandparents is entertained and informed. Your tour also visits the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where you will see the emperors' palaces and the ancient city of Rome. Upgrade your tour to include a visit to the arena floor—a restricted areas that is off-limits to most visitors. Book now to guarantee your spot! Please note: Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. On these days, tours are discounted Please note: we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we are able to purchase

Meeting points

Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.

Itinerary

  • Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

    Meet your guide in the shadow of a triumphal arch! Built in the 4th century CE, this monument celebrated the emperor Constantine's defeat (and, more gruesomely, decapitation) of his rival, Maxentius. It is one of ancient Rome's best-preserved triumphal monuments and stands just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum.

  • Colosseum

    Save hours standing in line and step straight inside the Colosseum with skip-the-line access. Your expert guide will transport you back to the times of the Roman Empire. Expect fascinating facts and masterful storytelling. Discover what it was really like to watch gladiator fights and beast hunts. Learn how the Colosseum was built and how state-of-the-art engineering and technology made the games possible. Over the course of an hour, you'll fully explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum—with plenty of stops at the best photo spots!

    1 hour

  • Via Sacra (Pass By)

    Follow in the footsteps of the Caesars as you walk the Via Sacra (Sacred Way). This was the route victorious generals and their legions took into the Roman Forum, parading their spoils and captives to the crowds. But before you make our way into the Forum, you'll be climbing the hill where it all began...

  • Palatine Hill

    Your next stop is the exact spot where Rome was founded. According to legend, it was on this hill that Romulus killed his twin brother Remus before founding the Eternal City in 753 BC. The Palatine Hill gives us our word ‘palace’ because it was here where Rome’s rich and famous resided. Discover the remains of the luxury imperial palaces as you explore the Beverly Hills of the ancient world. The sprawling ruins, towering pine trees and spectacular views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make this a truly magical experience.

    30 minutes

  • Foro Romano

    The last stop on your tour takes you into the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was like for everyday Romans as you explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of 2,000-year-old temples, triumphal arches, basilicas and much much more as you tread the same stones as Caesar and Cicero once did. Once the tour is over you can stay and explore the Forum and Palatine Hill for as long as you like.

    45 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Partially Refundable

April 19100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 7 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 7 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews

4.7

70 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 62 reviews with 5 stars

Great trip to the coliseum

Published on Aug, 2024

Our tour guide, Deborah, did a nice job of explaining history of Rome and the building of the coliseum. She kept the pace up and didn’t let us bake in the sun. Clearly a good amount of information but not too much. This was my best tour yet in Italy.

Informative, entertaining and enjoyable tour.

Published on Jul, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable, kept the tour moving was entertaining and adjusted the tour based on the group. Would thoroughly recommend.

Great and knowledgeable tour of coliseum and surrounding areas

Published on Jun, 2024

Our guide was amazing. We have young children and she was great to them. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun. Could not have asked for a better experience even though it was almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Amazing experience

Published on May, 2024

Francesca was great. Her details explanations were amazing. She is very personable, professional and warm. My family and I really loved it. I highly recommend this tour company. Meeting location was easy to find.

Tour was great

Published on Apr, 2024

Guide knew his stuff and had a great sense of humor. Walk us around and explained everything to our satisfaction. Had patient and walked us through every line to expedite the tour.

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