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Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in Rome

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a 120-minute guided tour filled with stories of ancient Rome.

About this tour

Step into ancient Rome on a guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. An expert guide brings the city’s monumental past to life, from the arena’s construction under Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD to its inauguration by his son Titus in 80 AD. Hear how the Colosseum welcomed between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators through 80 numbered entrances, with seating arranged by social class. Learn about the gladiatorial contests, wild animal hunts and simulated naval battles that once filled the arena.

Continue to the Roman Forum, the heart of public life, where markets, trials, elections and religious ceremonies shaped the city. On Palatine Hill, discover the legend that Romulus founded Rome here in 753 BC. The 120-minute tour includes admission to all three sites and a radio to help you hear the guide. Follow the stories behind Rome’s most celebrated ruins and see the ancient city through the people who built and used it. Book this Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill tour to explore the landmarks with their history in view.

Highlights

  • Trace the Colosseum’s story from its construction to its gladiatorial contests
  • Explore the Roman Forum, once the center of public life
  • Hear the legend of Romulus and the founding of Rome on Palatine Hill

What's included

Included

  • Radio to listen to the guide
  • Ticket for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Important information

  • Meet in front of number 280; staff will carry a flag with the agency logo
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for wheelchair users

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. 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
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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 7.1. Top 48% in Rome means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Rome by this score.

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