Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour in Rome
Uncover the stories behind Ancient Rome with an expert guide
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Admission, guide, audio headsets
Highlights
Explore Ancient Rome on a shared walking tour with an expert English-speaking guide, hearing stories of gladiators, emperors and Roman public life. Step inside the Colosseum with standard admission; access to the Arena Floor and Underground is not included.
Itinerary
- Meet your guide at the meeting point for your tour date. Through December 31, 2026, meet at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the second floor of the Colosseo metro line B (Blue Line) station; departures are at 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:05, 11:30, 12:00, 12:05, 12:30, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:05, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00 and 16:30. From January 1, 2027, meet at Belvedere Cederna, Via dei Fori Imperiali 43, between the Fori Imperiali Tourist Information Centre and the Colosseum, above the Colosseo metro line C exit; departures are at 09:15, 10:45, 13:15 and 14:00.
- Begin with an introduction to the history and development of the Colosseum and the surrounding ancient area, then explore inside the monument, including its first level. Some attractions may be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions.
- Continue to Palatine Hill to explore the imperial area, including ancient palaces, the Stadium and Farnese Gardens, with views toward Circus Maximus.
- Walk through the Roman Forum with your guide, passing temples, basilicas, arches and public spaces in Ancient Rome's political, religious and civic heart.
- Finish near Largo della Salara Vecchia after exploring the Forum, with time for final questions. The tour lasts 2–3 hours; finish times depend on your departure and itinerary duration and include 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:05, 14:30, 15:00, 15:05, 15:30, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 17:00, 17:15, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00, 18:05, 18:15, 18:30, 19:00 and 19:30.
What's Included
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- English-speaking guide
- Dedicated audio headsets
Important details
- Children ages 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children ages 0–3 join free.
- Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
- Bring a valid ID matching the name on your ticket; entry will be refused without it. Passports must have at least 6 months of validity. Ticket names cannot be changed once confirmed.
- Luggage storage is not available.
- Parts of the sites may close without notice. If this happens, an extended guided tour will maintain the advertised tour length.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 7 days before the activity date for a full refund, based on Rome local time. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable.
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Meeting details
Through December 31, 2026: Largo Gaetana Agnesi. From January 1, 2027: Belvedere Cederna, Via dei Fori Imperiali 43, 00186 Rome.
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.