Small-Group Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill | 3 hours

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Small Group Tour in English
2 Adults x $69.92
$139.84
Approx Total
$139.84
Small Group Tour in English

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Colosseum Entrance Ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Headset (groups over 6 people)
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • 11:15 start time only: Join an intimate tour with max 8 guests
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Overview

Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this small-group tour of three of its most significant sites. Get ahead of the crowds at the Colosseum and explore the first and second tiers of the ancient arena as your guide brings Roman history to life. Climb to the top of Palatine Hill to wander through some of Rome’s oldest ruins and stroll through the Roman Forum, stopping at famous sights like the funeral pyre of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins.

Meeting points

This tour meets at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè). Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park. Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi.

End point

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In the Roman Forum.

Itinerary

  • Colosseum

    Your tour starts at the Colosseum, where you bypass the crowds with pre-reserved passes. Your guide will lead you inside, up a set of stairs, and through the arches for your first glimpse of the world's most iconic sporting ground. Explore the first and second levels, hearing stories of the gladiators who fought here by choice (or otherwise), of the emperors who decided their fate, and of the captive audience whose graffiti still marks the walls today. The Colosseum had more uses as well, some of which you’ll hardly believe—your guide has all the details.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Foro Romano

    The adventure continues at the Roman Forum. You’ll appreciate having a historian as a guide here. As you wander the streets, they can make sense of the ruins for you, pointing out the subtle differences that reveal whether the structure is a moneylender’s shop, public bath, or any number of common ancient structures. Learn what life was like in the days of Caesar, Nero, and Hadrian, and how Roman society functioned.

    45 minutes

  • Palatine Hill

    Finally, climb the hill to see the palaces of Palatine Hill, built on the grounds where Romulus and Remus were discovered by the she-wolf in the legend of Rome’s founding. After an incredible day of making ancient history come to life, you’ll part from your group feeling more in touch with the beautiful ruins of Rome.

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • 11:15 AM start time only: Join an intimate tour with max 8 guests.
  • This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
  • A government-issued ID or passport is required for all participants. Without an ID, security may deny entry to the monument. All guests, including children, must bring ID on tour day.
  • The Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Partially Refundable

April 24100% refund
May 01No 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.
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578 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    528
  • 4 stars
    22
  • 3 stars
    7
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    17

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 528 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent tour

Published on Jan, 2025

This is exactly what you're looking for and what you'd expect for this type of tour. It's informative and comprehensive. Luigi our guide was great.

Small group tour coliseum

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a fantastic tour of the coliseum with our guide Amber. We visited in December and had very little queues and waiting times anywhere in the coliseum and palatine hill and Roman forum. There is so much to see here, l would definitely book this tour to have a guide who really brings the history to life, it was really awesome, and enjoyed by adults and teenagers. If l were visiting in summer l would definitely book skip the queue tickets, next year is the Vatican jubilee and Rome is expecting to host millions of pilgrims through the Summer, so anything to get you through a queue would be worth it. A great experience with a great guide, thank you Amber.

History and humor in ancient Rome with Claudia

Published on Dec, 2024

My parents and I did this tour during our visit to Rome, and it was fabulous! We enjoyed the three hours we spent with Claudia very much. Her knowledge of ancient Rome's history was evident, and she was funny, genuine, and engaging the entire time. Please do this tour when in Rome -- you won't regret it!

Our Best Experience in Rome

Published on Dec, 2024

FANTASTIC. Our tour guide, Julia, was a wealth of information. She shared so much enthusiasm and excitement that you felt as if a chariot was going to come barreling around the corner any minute. Come prepared for a lot of walking and steps.

History . It was good to find out more history about the colosseum

Published on Nov, 2024

It was breath taking what a view and I got lots of photos for memories . The actual height is remarkable and the time and workmanship that’s gone in to it is so wonderful to actually see it in person.

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