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Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Walking Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 5% in Rome

80 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a three-hour Rome walk led by a specialist guide.

About this tour

Walk through the heart of ancient Rome on a guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Over three hours, explore these landmark sites with a local specialist, such as an archaeologist, historian or art historian, and hear the stories behind the ruins. Your Colosseum entrance ticket and reservation fee are included, so you can focus on the monuments and the guide’s commentary. Headsets are provided for groups of six or more. The meeting point is near the Colosseo metro stop, beside the arch at a small column near a street lamp; look for the Rome in Tours sign. Bring identification that matches the name on your booking, as it is required for entry. On the first Sunday of each month, admission is free and tickets cannot be reserved in advance, so allow time for a queue. Discover Rome’s ancient landmarks on this Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walking tour, and see the city’s history unfold on foot.

Highlights

  • Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a specialist guide
  • Hear insights from a licensed archaeologist, historian or art historian
  • Use provided headsets when the group has 6 or more people

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Professional archaeologist, historian or art historian guide
  • Headsets for groups of 6 or more

Not included

  • Food and souvenirs

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Important information

  • Provide the full names of all travelers when booking
  • Bring a valid passport or ID matching the name on the booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Participants under 18 must bring valid ID
  • On the first Sunday of each month, monument access is free and tickets cannot be pre-purchased; expect to wait in line with the guide
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  • On the first Sunday of each month, meet the guide at 8:00 a.m.
  • Meet near the Colosseo metro stop, beside the arch at a small column near a street lamp; look for the Rome in Tours sign
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair users are advised to consider the provider's private tour, where the itinerary can be customized

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 180 minutes.

What language is the tour in?

The live guide speaks English.

What identification do I need?

Bring a valid passport or ID that matches the name provided at booking. Visitors under 18 also need valid ID.

What happens on the first Sunday of the month?

Monument access is free, so tickets cannot be pre-purchased. Meet the guide at 8:00 a.m. and expect to wait in line before entering.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet near the Colosseo metro stop, beside the arch at a small column near a street lamp. Look for the Rome in Tours sign.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.99 from 80 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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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.8. Top 5% in Rome means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in Rome by this score.

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