--- title: "Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 92 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 552 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 130 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-guided-tour-colosseum-forum-and-palatine-pick-up/ --- # Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #130 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 198 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 20 people: shared group - 4 start times: between 08:15 and 14:30 - Children from €78: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 198 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €92 per person for the Portuguese Tour with Pick Up option; other options up to €115 - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.51/5 from 552 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours - Group: Shared, up to 20 travellers - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:15, 09:15, 13:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.51 from 552 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 478 of 552. - 5 stars: 423 (77%) - 4 stars: 55 (10%) - 3 stars: 31 (6%) - 2 stars: 18 (3%) - 1 star: 25 (5%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides' historical knowledge; some report delayed pickups or changes to their booked start time. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain Roman history with engaging stories and humour - Pictures of the ruins' original appearance help visitors visualise the ancient buildings - Patient answers to questions and attention to water, shade and rest breaks - Help navigating the sites and bypassing entrance queues **Complaints:** - Some faced late pickups or changed start times, while others report punctual transport - Hotel transport ends at the tour, leaving travellers to arrange their own return - Extensive walking on uneven paving and exposure to heat - Some found explanations engaging, while others found them dull or difficult to understand Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-04-29 to 2026-07-26); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Portuguese Tour with Pick Up | €92 / person | English, Spanish, French | Portuguese Tour with Pick Up Pickup included | | Spanish Tour with Pick Up | €115 / person | Spanish | Spanish Tour with Pick Up Pickup included | | English Tour with Pick Up | €115 / person | English | English Tour with Pick Up Pickup included | ## 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 ## Not included - Drop-off - Meals and beverages ## Itinerary 1. **Palatine Hill** (1m; admission included) - 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... 2. **Arch of Constantine** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 3. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - 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... 4. **Via Sacra** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 5. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - 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,... 6. **Via dei Fori Imperiali** (pass by, no stop) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 09:15, 13:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 198 ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: passport details ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #130 of 132** | €92 | 2h–3h | 4.51 (552) | shared, max 20 | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #130 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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