Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Group Tour
Description
Experience Rome like never before on an expertly guided tour through Ancient Rome’s most legendary landmarks: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With speedy entry, a small group size, and a licensed guide, this 3-hour experience offers a deep dive into the Eternal City’s fascinating past at an unbeatable value. We'll begin inside the mighty Colosseum, where the stories of gladiators, emperors, and groundbreaking Roman engineering come to life. Here, you’ll enjoy sweeping views from above the arena floor and get all your questions answered by your guide. Next, head up to Palatine Hill, the mythical birthplace of Rome and home to opulent imperial palaces, before making your way down into the Roman Forum, once the bustling centre of Roman politics, religion, and daily life. Designed for comfort and deep insight, this small-group tour follows a relaxed pace with a carefully curated route. Space is limited so book now to experience Ancient Rome at the best price guaranteed!
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Itinerary
We will meet in front of the epic Arch of Constantine.
We will enter the ancient theatre. Here you'll immerse yourself in the history of gladiators and emperors with a licensed guide.
The Palatine Hill is the most beautiful and important of Rome’s seven hills, and is a must-see on any tour of the city. Here, with the aid of your guide, you can discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history, and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by towering pine trees and spectacular views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below.
Enjoy unbeatable views from the balcony of the Imperial Palace, overlooking the forum with Rome's iconic skyline on the horizon. View the ancient city from the same balcony the emperors would, as they gazed upon the legendary eternal city.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with matching names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Reviews(73)
Great tour. Ursus the guide brought the whole thing to life. Much better than just going around in your own. Freaky to walk the same steps as Julius Caesar. History of Rome is mad - and of recycling. Bonkers to be at the centre of the western world 2 thousand years later.
Our tour guide Ksyusha was excellent! A very informative tour. We learned alot even my 7 year old was engaged. Having a tour guide is needed to truly appreciate the history of the 3 sites.
Mariana was terrific! Loved the book w illustrations she used showing the original structures and the current look in the present day for the Coliseum, Palatine Hills and Forum.
Thank you! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour with Mariana. We're glad her illustrations helped bring the ancient Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum to life. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Very engaged, nice and knowledgeable guide. Nice walk that took us to interesting stops. The story was communicated in an exciting way and it was easy to keep up with. The story was supplemented with pictures, which made it easier to see for itself. Misleading information in advance, which the guide cannot be held responsible for. We got information that tickets and entrance to the Colosseum were included, which was not. Recommended!
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that our guide’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling made the history come alive. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the tour information and will look into making the details clearer for our guests. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Loved this tour. Going in the evening was definitely better than during the day. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback 😊 We’re really glad you enjoyed the evening tour and found the experience so informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Our experience was pathetic, firstly things do not turn up as per our booking. In our booking, below mentioned inclusions were there but Guide told us that entry to any monuments are not there and moreover there is no entry after 3 PM, is there is no entry after 3 PM, then why tickets were for 7 PM for these below mentionend entries. (1) Faster Colosseum entry with access to Palatine Hill and Roman Forum (€18 value) and fee (€2 value) (2) Highly rated experience offering great value Headphones included for a clearer, more relaxed tour When we asked for headphones, she said, sorry we do not have. Her voice pitch was so slow, we hardly heard anything. We requested you to refund our money as nothing was there as per ticket.
Hi Mohit, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it must have been to feel that the inclusions did not match what was booked and to receive conflicting information regarding entry times. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration this caused. Please be assured that we always strive to provide clear and accurate information to our guests, and your comments will be carefully reviewed with our team and guides to ensure better communication and consistency moving forward. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know, and we hope there may be an opportunity to give you a smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future.
The whole experience was fantastic. Andrea was an amazing guide who did everything for us to see the best parts of the colosseum and the forum, within the possible shade on a very hot day.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback 😊 We’re really glad you enjoyed the experience and that Andrea helped make the visit so memorable, even on such a hot day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
We missed the start because our Vatican tour was late starting & finishing- the feature to track your guide they offer doesn’t work if the guide doesn’t turn it on…. We took a taxi to stop #3 of 6 on the 1 & 1/2 hour tour and were there 30 min in….. tour never showed up…. Office tried to call the guide & got no answer….. they would have had to of ran /jogged to have not met us…. Not sure if we were the only ones signed up & it cancelled when we said we were running behind & we’re going to use the tracker to meet them on the way or what…. Weird experience, but there it is.
Hi Jessica, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we’re truly sorry for the frustration and confusion you encountered during your tour day. We understand how stressful it must have been to manage overlapping schedules and then face issues with the live tracking feature not functioning as expected. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we sincerely apologize that it added to the difficulty of trying to rejoin the group. We also regret that despite your efforts to meet the tour at a later stop, there was still no successful connection with the guide. Situations like this are very rare, and we understand how disappointing it must feel when communication breaks down and plans do not go as intended. Please be assured that we take your feedback seriously, and we will be reviewing this case with our operations team to better understand what happened and how we can improve both guide coordination and real-time support for guests. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and regret that your experience fell short of expectations.
The tour was great well organized , the english of the guide As perfectly unserstandable . I think the only think that shoud be improved is the size of the Flag and send a message to rhe visotor about the exact location of the meeting. A photo is not clear .
Thank you for your feedback, Mounia! We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour with As and appreciated the organization and guiding. We also appreciate your helpful suggestions regarding the meeting point instructions and will take them into consideration to improve the experience.
Entertaining, exciting information, great insights. Overall, a fantastic tour - highly recommended for history enthusiasts
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Joseph and found it entertaining and full of fascinating insights. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon in Rome!
