Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

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About this activity

Explore Ancient Rome on our top-rated group tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in just 3 hours. Enjoy engaging, expert commentary from a licensed guide.

Your adventure begins at the Colosseum, where your guide brings gladiators, emperors, and Roman ingenuity to life as you take in sweeping views from above the arena floor, perfect for memorable photos.

Next, ascend Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to lavish imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the vibrant heart of public life in ancient times.

With a relaxed pace and plenty of opportunities to engage with your guide, this tour offers a rich and comfortable journey through Ancient Rome.

If you select the Colosseum Nightfall Walking Tour, inside Colosseum access is not included, giving you more time to enjoy its exterior beauty.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Rome Italy Travel

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
Included: Headsets provided for clear audio throughout the tour
Included: Colosseum ticket (€18 value) and access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Included: Licensed expert guide providing rich historical insights
Included: This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected

Not included

Not included: Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
Not included: Arena access is not included in any of the options.

Itinerary

Arch of Constantine

Passing by

Meet your guide in the shadow of a triumphal arch. Built in the 4th century CE, this monument commemorates Emperor Constantine’s defeat of his rival, Maxentius. It is one of ancient Rome’s best-preserved triumphal monuments and stands just a short walk from the Colosseum.
Colosseum

one hour Admission included

Save hours standing in line and step straight inside the Colosseum with speedier 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!
Via Sacra

Passing 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 your way into the Forum, you'll be climbing the hill where it all began...
Palatine Hill

30 min Admission included

Your next stop is the hill where Rome was founded. According to legend, it was here 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 home to Rome’s rich and powerful.

Explore the remains of the imperial palaces and imagine the luxury of ancient Rome. The sprawling ruins, towering pine trees, and spectacular views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make this a truly memorable experience.
Roman Forum

45 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the Colosseo Metro station. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs up.
Meet your guide in front of the Arch of Constantine. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals are not eligible for a refund.

End point

The tour may end inside of Colosseum depending on tickets where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring it.
The tour will finish in the Roman Forum where you can explore further or head to one of the there exits.

Using your ticket

1. Bring valid ID for all travelers. Adults traveling with children must show proof of parental or guardian status, and children must also bring ID.

2. Provide the full names of all travelers, including yourself and any companions, when booking.

3. The Walking Tour – External Visit does not include Colosseum entry. All sites are viewed from outside.

Meeting Point (please check your selected option carefully):

1. Walking Tour – External Visit

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the Colosseo Metro station. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs up.

2. All other options

Arch of Constantine, Piazza del Colosseo. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveller 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.

Options

Walking Tour - External Visit

External visit of the Colosseum only – no entry. Discover Rome’s ruins, history, and stories on a 1.5-hour night walk.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Starting point:

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Colosseum Tour

Discover Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a guided group tour.

Duration: 3 hours

Starting point:

Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Small-Group Colosseum Tour

With up to 12 people per tour, you’ll explore Ancient Rome at a relaxed pace and enjoy personalised attention from your guide

Duration: 3 hours

Starting point:

Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Colosseum Tour + Photoshoot

Full Colosseum Tour + pro photoshoot. Meet your photographer 1 hour before at 5 of the best Colosseum photo spots.

Starting point:

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy