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Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

6.5

Average

100 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Rome, Italy
Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a licensed guide in a personal small group of up to 10.

About this tour

Step into ancient Rome with a licensed local guide and explore its most storied landmarks in a small group of no more than 10. This Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour brings the city’s history to life, from the arena where gladiators fought to the ruins of temples, basilicas and government buildings in the Roman Forum.

Continue up Palatine Hill, where stories of Rome’s legendary founders and emperors meet sweeping views across the city. Wireless audio headsets help you follow the guide, and the Colosseum entrance ticket and reservation fee are included. Hotel pickup is available if selected; guests meeting the group at Colle Oppio Park should arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Expect plenty of walking and stairs, particularly in the Forum, and wear comfortable shoes. Choose this Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour for a closer look at the monuments and stories that shaped the ancient city.

Highlights

Explore the Colosseum with a licensed local guide
Uncover temples, basilicas and government ruins in the Roman Forum
Climb Palatine Hill and hear stories of Rome’s founders and emperors
Take in views across the city from Palatine Hill
Enjoy a more personal experience in a group of up to 10

What's included

Included

Colosseum entrance ticket, valued at €18 per person
Colosseum reservation fee, valued at €2 per person
Licensed local guide
Wireless audio headsets
Small-group experience, maximum 10 people
Hotel pickup, if selected

Not included

Food and beverages
Optional gratuities and tips
Drop-off

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Viator

4.71 / 5 · 100 reviews

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Important information

Provide each traveler’s full name when booking; bring a valid passport or ID matching the booking name
The tour involves extensive walking and stairs, especially in the Roman Forum; comfortable footwear and clothing are recommended
The tour proceeds in all weather
Bulky bags, trolleys and backpacks are not allowed through Colosseum security

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Guests with pacemakers must show a certificate to bypass security screening
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health
A moderate level of physical fitness is required
Not suitable for wheelchair users or travelers with difficulty walking
Meeting-point guests should arrive 15 minutes early at Colle Oppio Park, Via delle Terme di Tito, corner of Via Nicola Salvi, inside the park
Departures are daily at 2:30 pm from April 1 to October 26, 2025, and at 1:30 pm from October 27, 2025, to March 31, 2026
Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

What sites does the tour visit?

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

How large is the group?

The group is limited to 10 people.

What language is the guide?

The live guide speaks English.

Is hotel pickup available?

Hotel pickup is available if selected; drop-off is not included.

What should I bring to enter the Colosseum?

Bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking. Guests with pacemakers need a certificate to bypass security screening.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.71 from 100 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Rome

Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
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 6.5.

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