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Rome Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour 2 hr 30 min

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a certified guide on a 150-minute small-group tour of ancient Rome.

About this tour

Step into the world of gladiators, senators, and emperors on a guided Rome Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour. Over 150 minutes, explore the Colosseum with a certified guide, taking in its striking viewpoints and hearing stories that bring the arena to life. Then follow ancient roads through the Roman Forum, where temples and public spaces reveal the foundations of the Republic and Empire. Continue to Palatine Hill to see the historic setting of imperial palaces and early Rome. A small-group format offers room to ask questions and enjoy the sites at a more personal pace. Entry to all three landmarks and the Colosseum reservation fee are included, along with headsets when appropriate. Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, and bring identification that matches the names submitted with your booking. Discover the layers of history on this Rome Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour, and see the city’s ancient heart up close.

Highlights

  • Explore the Colosseum with a licensed guide
  • See the arena from standout viewpoints
  • Walk ancient roads through the Roman Forum
  • Discover temples and imperial palaces on Palatine Hill

What's included

Included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
  • Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Expert certified guide
  • Headsets when appropriate

Not included

  • Transport to and from the meeting point
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Provide the full names of all travelers when booking
  • Each traveler must bring valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking
  • Present a voucher listing all travelers' full names at the ticket office before entry
  • Meet at the Roman Vacations office, Via dei Santi Quattro, 81, Rome; look for the orange sign with a lion head
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes.

What languages are available?

The live guide speaks English.

What should I bring for entry?

Bring a valid passport or ID that matches the name provided at booking. Your voucher must list the full names of all travelers.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, 81, Rome. Look for the orange sign with a lion head.

What sites are included?

The tour visits the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.71 from 129 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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