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Rome Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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27 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live guide, ancient temples, and views over the Circus Maximus on this 90-minute tour.

About this tour

Step into the story of ancient Rome on a guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where temples and historic ruins reveal the city’s rise from its earliest days to the height of its empire. Over 90 minutes, your guide traces Rome’s evolution from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D., bringing the archaeological landscape to life.

Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live professional guide, and use sterilized headsets to follow the commentary clearly. Along the way, admire ancient temples and look out over the Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium ever built. Entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is included; the Colosseum and Circus Maximus are not included as entry sites.

Meet outside the Colosseo metro station and arrive early for sign-up and mandatory security checks. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the moderate amount of walking. Discover the layers of Rome’s past on this Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour.

Highlights

  • Trace Rome’s story from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D.
  • Admire ancient temples across the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Take in a bird’s-eye view of the Circus Maximus

What's included

Included

  • Live professional guide
  • Sterilized headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Entrance fees to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Not included

  • Entrance to the Colosseum
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to the Circus Maximus

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Important information

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; wear comfortable shoes
  • Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the start time, as stated in the meeting instructions
  • Strict security checks may take 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the season
  • Provide each traveler’s full name when booking; each traveler must bring a valid passport or ID matching that name
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  • Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside
  • Animals are not permitted; service animals are listed as allowed, so confirm with the provider
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.74 from 27 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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  • 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 6.9.

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