Rome: Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Description
Looking to discover Ancient Rome without breaking the bank? This top-rated group tour is the ideal way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, offering speedy entry, expert guidance, and a more personal experience, all in just 3 hours. Your journey begins inside the legendary Colosseum, where your licensed guide brings to life thrilling tales of gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering. Enjoy panoramic views from above the arena floor as the ancient world unfolds before you. Next, climb Rome’s mythical birthplace to Palatine Hill, the site of extravagant imperial palaces. Then, we’ll make our way down to the Roman Forum, once the beating heart of Roman political and social life. With a relaxed pace, small group size, and plenty of time to ask questions, this tour is both comfortable and enriching. If you want to see authentic Ancient Rome at the best price, this experience is hard to beat.
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Uncover the gripping tales of legendary gladiators, brutal battles, and dramatic imperial events. From senators to everyday citizens, the Colosseum welcomed all. Step inside and experience its history firsthand, brought to life by your expert guide’s vivid storytelling.
Palatine Hill, the most beautiful and important of Rome’s seven hills, is the legendary founding point of the city. Explore the ancient ruins of the imperial palace while enjoying views over the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum. Your guide will share the history of this spectacular archaeological site.
The political, social, and commercial heart of ancient Rome. Walk along the original Roman roads (Via Sacra and Via Nova) and explore temples, arches, and ruins. Your guide will help reconstruct the Forum’s history and bring the city to life.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our Colosseum Walking Tour DOES NOT include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
- Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Tour order may vary: we will start with either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on ticket times.
- Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of each month. Tours are discounted on these days.
Reviews(68)
Great experience! Got to see many highlights and Tsi was very knowledgeable on the history of the Roman Empire
They are very slow to message back and gave me the run-around. My flight was canceled twice because of a blizzard and I had to completely change my trip. I was going to miss the tour so I asked to switch the date and they kept offering me times then saying its sold out. Keep In mind I messaged back within an hour and they took at least 24 hours to respond. They wouldn’t refund me despite of global weather disasters that were beyond my control. Book a tour with a different company - there are plenty of other tour companies in Rome, probably with better policies.
Very nice points of the city, nice guide, it was very interesting. I will definitely recommend this tour
Thank you, Karolina! We're glad you enjoyed the city sights and had a great experience with your guide. 😊
We done the tour with yousef he was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He guided us round the tour giving us in-depth history of the sites visited. He was very courteous and chatted away to us the whole time. Gave us recommendations for our visit to Rome. Highly recommend thank you
Hi Caolan! Thanks for the wonderful review — we’re thrilled you enjoyed Yousef’s friendly and knowledgeable guidance, and that his tips helped make your Rome visit even better. Glad you’d recommend the tour!
It was a great experience, seeing the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at a beautiful time of day just at sunset. My guide Vittoria was very kind and engaging, and I learned a lot about the history of Rome from her. She was also happy to answer my questions, provide tips for visiting Rome and even took a photo of me for me! Would recommend.
Thank you, Miles! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour at sunset—it’s such a magical time of day. Vittoria will be delighted to know her knowledge, kindness, and extra touches made your experience so memorable.
What a great tour. Lasted longer than I thought and covered more than just the colosseum to include the grounds around the area with deep, rich history. Learned so much.
Thank you, Michelle! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and found the history so enriching. It’s wonderful to hear it exceeded your expectations!
Francesca was a delight to have as a guide! She was very knowledgeable and animated! Our whole group truly enjoyed her company from start to finish.
We’re so happy you had a 5-star experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave this amazing review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Tour guide never showed. But we were given option to rebook, or get refund and tickets to do self tour. We opted for the self tour.
Our tour guide Paolo was amazing, he brought the colosseum to life for us with his knowledge and incredible ability to tell us all about its history.
Thanks for the kind words! We’re glad we made the Colosseum experience unforgettable. Enjoy the rest of your time exploring!
This was a great tour! Our guide was very informative and took us to all the secrets of the Coloseum. It was awesome!
Hi Margaret, thank you for the great review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering the secrets of the Colosseum with our guide. Hope to see you on another tour soon! 🏛️
