Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour in Rome
Discover the stories behind ancient Rome’s arenas, palaces, and public life
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Admission, English-speaking guide
Highlights
Explore ancient Rome on a shared walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Look beyond the ruins to discover how gladiatorial entertainment, imperial power, and everyday life shaped the city.
Itinerary
- Meet your guide at the Arch of Constantine for a 09:30 or 13:30 departure. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.
- Discover the Colosseum on a 1-hour guided tour, hearing stories of gladiators, ancient entertainment, and life in Imperial Rome.
- Explore Palatine Hill on a 1-hour guided tour of Rome's birthplace and the ruins of the Imperial Palace, with views over the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum.
- Explore the Roman Forum on a 1-hour guided tour of ancient Rome's political and social center, including temples, arches, the Senate House, and Rostra.
- Finish at the Roman Forum at 12:30 or 16:30, depending on your departure time. Walk along the Via Sacra and Via Nova while learning about Roman history and legends.
What's Included
- Admission to the Colosseum’s 1st and 2nd tiers, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
- English-speaking guide
Important details
- Children ages 0–4 join free. Children ages 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Bring a valid ID for entry to the Colosseum.
- This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
- Bring only a small bag. Scissors, pocket knives, aerosols, and liquids other than water are prohibited, even in containers smaller than 100 ml.
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals are not refunded.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before the activity date (Rome local time) for a full refund.
Product ID: CWKWCA
Meeting details
Arch of Constantine
Related locations
Colosseum
Admission includedStep inside the Colosseum and feel two thousand years of history close around you. The sheer scale of Rome's most iconic monument is staggering up close, its tiered stone arches rising against the sky just as they did when emperors presided over spectacles below. Walking the Colosseum's worn travertine passages, you trace the same routes once used by gladiators and wild animals. The elliptical arena floor and the exposed hypogeum beneath it make the ancient machinery of Roman entertainment vivid and immediate.