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Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 7% in Rome

81 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an expert guide on an intimate Rome tour capped at 10 travelers.

About this tour

Step into the heart of ancient Rome on a small-group tour capped at 10 people. With an expert English-speaking guide, explore the Colosseum’s first and second tiers, where stories of gladiators, grand spectacles, and the amphitheater’s design bring the arena to life. Your Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill tour continues among the temples and Senate House of the Roman Forum, once the center of public life and politics. Then climb Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace, and admire panoramic views over the Forum and Circus Maximus. Along the way, hear tales of Romulus and Remus and the emperors who made this hill their home. The 180-minute experience includes admission to all three sites and the Colosseum reservation fee. A small group makes it easier to follow the guide’s stories as you move through these remarkable ruins. Choose this Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill tour for a guided introduction to the city’s ancient landmarks, and come ready to explore on foot.

Highlights

  • Explore the Colosseum’s first and second tiers with an expert guide
  • Uncover the temples and Senate House of the Roman Forum
  • Take in panoramic views from Palatine Hill
  • Hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and ancient Rome

What's included

Included

  • Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (€18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Semi-private guided tour of the Colosseum’s first and second tiers, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Expert English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Guide tips

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Important information

  • Provide the full names of all travelers when booking; missing names on the voucher may result in denied entry
  • Each traveler must bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking
  • Arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point between the two green souvenir kiosks outside the lower-level entrance of the Colosseum metro stop; look for a representative holding a The Tour Guy sign
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • A moderate level of physical fitness is required
  • Wheelchairs, walking impairments requiring special assistance, strollers, and baby carriages cannot be accommodated on group tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 180 minutes.

What is the maximum group size?

The group is limited to 10 people.

Which sites are included?

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

What identification is required?

Each traveler must bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet between the two green souvenir kiosks outside the lower-level entrance of the Colosseum metro stop, and arrive 15 minutes early.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 81 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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  • 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 8.6. Top 7% in Rome means it ranks in the top 7% of tours in Rome by this score.

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