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Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up

4.5 Great 551 reviews
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2h–3h
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English, French, Spanish
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Overview

Guidekin summary

Chosen for one practical reason: hotel pickup is built in, which matters when your stay is nowhere near the Colosseum metro. Ticket, reservation fee, guide and wireless headsets are included at €92 per person, but the drop off is not, so plan your way back. Moderate fitness needed, and it is not advised for pregnant travellers.

From the guide

Discover ancient Rome with our expert-guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step into history as knowledgeable guides bring the Eternal City to life. Marvel at architectural wonders, immerse in rich history, and create lasting memories. Secure your spot for a 3-hour journey through Rome's heart. Explore the Colosseum, where echoes of gladiatorial battles linger. Uncover secrets of the Roman Empire at the Roman Forum. Ascend Palatine Hill, delve into mythological origins, and admire panoramic views. Limited to 20 participants for an intimate experience.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Portuguese Tour with Pick Up

from €92 / person
Guide: English, Spanish, French

Portuguese Tour with Pick Up

What this option includes

Pickup included

Spanish Tour with Pick Up

from €115 / person
Guide: Spanish

Spanish Tour with Pick Up

What this option includes

Pickup included

English Tour with Pick Up

from €115 / person
Guide: English

English Tour with Pick Up

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:15, 09:15, 13:30, 14:30
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:15, 09:15, 13:30, 14:30. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Option for meeting point
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Guided tour of Colosseum & Archaeological area
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Professional guide and wireless audio headsets
Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Transportation

What's Not Included

Drop-off
Meals and beverages

Itinerary

Palatine Hill Stop 1
The Palatine Hill is the centremost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire.". It stands 40 metres above the Roman Forum, looking down upon it on one side, and upon the Circus Maximus on the other. From the time of Augustus Imperial palaces were built here.
1 min
Admission included
Arch of Constantine Stop 2
The Roman triumph (triumphus) was a civil ceremony and religious rite of ancient Rome, held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the success of a military commander who had led Roman forces to victory in the service of the state or, originally and traditionally, one who had successfully completed a foreign war.
Pass by
Colosseum Stop 3
The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
1h
Admission included
Via Sacra Stop 4
The Via Sacra (Latin: Via Sacra) (Sacred Road) was the main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitoline Hill, through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum (where it is the widest street), to the Colosseum.
Pass by
Roman Forum Stop 5
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum (Italian: Foro Romano), is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
1h
Admission included
Via dei Fori Imperiali Stop 6
The Via dei Fori Imperiali (formerly Via dei Monti, then Via dell'Impero) is a road in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, that runs in a straight line from the Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum. Its course takes it over parts of the Forum of Trajan, Forum of Augustus and Forum of Nerva, parts of which can be seen on both sides of the road. Since the 1990s, there has been a great deal of archeological excavation on both sides of the road, as significant Imperial Roman relics remain to be found underneath it.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). Ask the reception or contact our booking office for information regarding service feasibility/coverage verification. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point: If the pick-up service does not cover your hotel: COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI TITO, CORNER OF VIA NICOLA SALVI, INSIDE THE PARK.

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Mandatory to provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is mandatory to bring your passport or ID card on the day of the tour
  • If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
  • Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
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