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Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour

4.8 · 188 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by What About Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A tip based walk to the viewpoints over the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine with a licensed guide, for the story and the panoramas rather than the interiors.

The booking fee is €4 per person and the guide works for tips, so budget for that. Nothing is entered, no tickets are included, and there is a night version of the same route.

In our comparison: #57 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Antigua Roma y el Coliseo EspThe page priceSpanishTour en Español: Descubre la Antigua Roma de noche, sin multitudes. Admira lugares icónicos y sus historias bajo la luz de la luna.€4
Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Night Walking TourEnglish€4

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • A totally new way to interpret history
  • Ancient Roman archeological sites
  • Licensed guide
  • Panoramic views of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (no entry)
  • It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
  • The tour doesn't include the entrance ticket to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Internal visit of Colosseum and Forum is not included. All the monuments are seen from outside.

Reviews

4.8
188 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 181 of 188

Star breakdown of all 188 ratings

5 stars
178 · 95%
4 stars
3 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
6 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging history and quieter evening walks; difficulty finding the meeting point is the recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Guides make Roman history easy to follow through stories and humour
  • Patient, detailed answers to questions about ancient Rome
  • Evening sightseeing with less heat and fewer crowds
  • A useful historical introduction before exploring the sites further

Complaints

  • Difficulty finding the meeting point has led to missed tours

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 September 2025 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is in Piazza dei Calcari, in front of Torre del Papito. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour ends in front of the Colosseum. It's a very well connected spot with buses and metro.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
What About Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 4+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #57 of 132€42h4.85 (188)shared
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #57 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. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

From €4 per adult · Antigua Roma y el Coliseo Esp