--- title: "Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 935 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 54 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-guided-tour-colosseum-forum-and-palatine/ --- # Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine **Guidekin's take:** Picked for the group cap and a 4.84 rating across 935 reviews: numbers stay where questions get answered, and wireless headsets carry the guide to the back row. Entry to all three sites and the reservation fee are included at €62 per person. No arena or underground, and the pace rules out pregnant travellers. In our comparison: #54 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 - Meeting point: COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 20 people: shared group - 4 start times: between 08:15 and 14:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €54: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 935 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 4.84 from 935 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 897 of 935. - 5 stars: 862 (92%) - 4 stars: 35 (4%) - 3 stars: 12 (1%) - 2 stars: 9 (1%) - 1 star: 17 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise engaging historical explanations; substantial walking and steps can be demanding, especially in the heat. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations and thorough answers to questions - Stories and role play that keep visitors involved - Smooth entry and organised group management - Guides adapt the pace for older visitors and people who need extra time **Complaints:** - Some find the guide hard to understand, while others describe clear explanations - Substantial walking and steps, with heat adding to the effort Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-30 to 2026-10-02); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | English Tour Meeting Point | €62 / person | English | English Tour Meeting Point | | Spanish Tour Meeting Point | €62 / person | Spanish | Spanish Tour Meeting Point | | Portuguese Tour Meeting Point | €62 / person | French, Spanish, English | Portuguese Tour Meeting Point | ## What's included - Headsets to hear the guide clearly - Option for meeting point - Wireless audio headsets - Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Professional Guide - Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person), reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services ## Not included - Food and Drinks - Gratuities - Hotel Drop-off & Pick-up ## Itinerary 1. **Parco di Colle Oppio** (15m) - Meeting point: Colle Oppio Park - Via delle Terme di Tito, corner of Via Nicola Salvi, inside the park - 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff). 2. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - The Colosseum, originally known as Amphitheatrum Flavium or simply as Amphitheatrum, is the largest amphitheatre in the world, located in the center of the city of Rome. Here is a monument that will be more famous than any other human work. " With these words martial... 3. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - It is an archaeological area of Rome. Constituted by the stratification of the remains of those buildings and monuments of heterogeneous eras that for much of the ancient history of Rome represented the political, juridical, religious and economic center of the City of Rome,... 4. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - The Palatino is one of the Seven Hills of Rome, located between the Velabro and the Roman Forum, and is one of the oldest parts of the city. The site is now a great open air museum and can be visited during the day. ## 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. ## Meeting point COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI TITO, CORNER OF VIA NICOLA SALVI, INSIDE THE PARK. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJ03mJbdhLxMR6TG5hFENnrc Ends: Via dei Fori Imperiali ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please is mandatory to provide the full names of all travelers when booking. - May be operated by a multi-lingual 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 ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #54 of 132** | €62 | 2h–3h | 4.84 (935) | 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 #54 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-guided-tour-colosseum-forum-and-palatine/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md