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Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour, 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in Rome

72 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an English-speaking guide on a small-group tour of ancient Rome.

About this tour

Step into the story of ancient Rome on a small-group visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. With an official English-speaking guide and a group capped at 15, this 150-minute experience brings the city’s most iconic landmarks to life through historical context and engaging stories.

Explore the Colosseum, then continue to the Roman Forum, once the center of public life in the Roman Empire. On Palatine Hill, discover the place associated with Rome’s founding. A headset helps you follow the Colosseum tour, while the smaller group offers a more personal way to experience these remarkable sites. Admission to all three landmarks is included; access to the Arena Floor, Underground, and upper tiers is not included.

Make the most of your time in Rome with a guided tour that connects its ancient monuments to the stories behind them. Arrive 20 minutes early with identification matching your booking, and enjoy a closer look at the city’s enduring history.

Highlights

  • Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an official guide
  • Hear stories and historical context in a small-group setting
  • Visit the hill associated with Rome’s founding and the Forum at the heart of the Roman Empire

What's included

Included

  • Official tour guide
  • Colosseum tour headset
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill admission fee (adult €18; children under 18 €0)
  • Booking fee (€2)

Not included

  • Colosseum Arena Floor and Underground
  • Colosseum upper tiers (attico)
  • Personal expenses

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Important information

  • Arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure
  • Meeting point: second floor of the Colosseo metro station, in front of the primary school entrance; look for staff in dark blue City Walkers uniforms
  • 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
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Ticket price: adults €18; children under 18 €0

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes.

What is the maximum group size?

The group is limited to 15 participants.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is led by an English-speaking guide.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station, in front of the primary school entrance. Look for staff in dark blue City Walkers uniforms.

What should I bring for entry?

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

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.82 from 72 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
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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 7.2. Top 48% in Rome means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Rome by this score.

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