--- title: Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 129 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 1264 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: First visit? rank_in_category: 1 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-14 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/ --- # Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Rated 4.99 across 1264 reviews, and the reason is simple: a group capped at six and a guide who never has to shout. Timed entry and the reservation fee are included at €129 per person. There is no arena floor access on this one, and start times move with ticket availability, so keep the day around it flexible. **First visit?:** For a first visit, book the Semi-Private Tour: guided Colosseum, Forum and Palatine, max six, no arena; €129 per person, 4.99 from 1264 reviews. Trade-off: No arena floor access. (last checked September 13, 2026) ## Overview With timed-entry tickets, you will get to head straight into the Colosseum and make the most of your time inside, in an intimate group of max 6 people. Combined with the visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, you will walk away from this tour having thoroughly explored the ancient history of Rome that has attracted visitors such as yourself for millennia. You are guaranteed a professional, expert, English-speaking guide who will engage you in the history and stories surrounding these magnificent monuments. ## Key facts - Price: from €129 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 1264 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private Tour | €129 / person | English | - | | Private Tour UPGRADE | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | ## What's included - Palatine Hill - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Temple of Julius Caesar - Expert, top-rated, english-speaking guide - Palatine Hill and Ancient Roman Forum - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Titus Arch - Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services ## Not included - NO ACCESS TO ARENA FLOOR ON THIS TOUR ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - You’ll head straight into the Colosseum, through the curving archways, and out onto the first tier where you will be greeted by a magnificent panorama of this ancient wonder of the world. With your professional guide by your side, you will learn the history of emperors,... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - The forum was once the heart of Rome’s commercial and political life, complete with ancient temples, theaters, and government buildings. On your tour, you will discover the remains of these lost wonders, strolling along streets where the ancient Romans themselves once walked... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - Your tour continues with a walk up to the Palatine Hill, once home to Rome’s rich and famous who lived in imperial palaces with incredible views over the city. Your guide will share stories of the lavish lifestyles of ancient Roman rules amidst the excavations. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 13:15, 15:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B). PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site. - The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time. - Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#1 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — €99 per person, 4.98 (682) 2. [colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) — 4.94 (3779) 3. 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