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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Group Tour

4.8 · 78 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Carpe Diem Tours
Duration
1h–3h
Group
Shared, up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The lowest priced guided entry here: a licensed guide, headphones and faster access to all three sites at €20 per person, with a small group tier for a little more.

Entry ticket and reservation fee are included. No arena floor, and the external visit option is a walk around the outside, not a ticket.

In our comparison: #70 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 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. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Walking Tour - External VisitThe page priceColosseum exterior only – no entry. Join a 1.5-hr night walk through Rome’s ancient ruins and stories. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Starting point: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy€20
Colosseum Tour Colosseum tour with an expert guide, including visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum for a full ancient Rome experience Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy€59
Small-Group Colosseum TourSmall Group Colosseum tour (max 12 people) with visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy€79

Children from €15 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Headphones included for a clearer, more relaxed tour
  • Faster Colosseum entry with access to Palatine Hill and Roman Forum (€18 value) and fee (€2 value)
  • Personalised and comfortable group tour of Ancient Rome
  • Highly rated experience offering great value
  • Expert insights and fascinating history from a licensed guide
  • Walking Tour - External Visit, entry to the Colosseum is not included.
  • Access to the arena floor is not included

Reviews

4.8
78 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 73 of 78

Star breakdown of all 78 ratings

5 stars
72 · 92%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
3 · 4%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise clear, engaging explanations of ancient Rome; some report that entry to monuments was not included

Praised

  • Clear explanations that help visitors understand the ancient ruins
  • Lively storytelling and humour that keep the history engaging
  • Visual aids that help visitors picture the sites in the past
  • Friendly guides who welcome questions and involve the whole group
  • Useful recommendations for restaurants and other sights in Rome

Complaints

  • Some report that admission to monuments was not included
  • Considerable walking, sometimes in very hot conditions

Written by Guidekin from the 64 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2 August 2019 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Your guide will be waiting at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, located just above the Colosseo Metro station, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If you are near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs inside to go up to the meeting point., Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
We finish with one of Rome's best panaromic shots from the balcony of the imperial palace, overlooking the entirety of the ancient city. At this point, you can spend more time inside the area or choose one of the three exits.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Carpe Diem 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Children from €15 ages 5 to 17

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days: Full refund
  • 0-3 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #70 of 132€201h–3h4.81 (78)shared, max 12
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 #70 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 €20 per adult · Walking Tour - External Visit