--- title: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 47 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 728 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 79 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum-guided-tour/ --- # Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** The value pick among the small group walks: quicker entry, a licensed guide and all three sites from €47 per person, with the arena floor as a paid add on. A detail nobody else advertises: the Colosseum is free on the first Sunday of the month, and this tour is discounted on those days. Order can flip with ticket times. ## Overview Journey back in time on our expertly guided tour of Ancient Rome’s most iconic sites: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With quicker entry, a small group setting, and the knowledge of an expert guide, this 3-hour tour offers a rich, immersive look into the Eternal City’s past at the best value price. Your experience begins inside the Colosseum, where tales of gladiators, emperors, and brilliant Roman engineering come to life. You'll also enjoy panoramic views from above the arena and get answers to all your curiosities along the way. Then, explore Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace and site of its most lavish imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the vibrant heart of Roman public life. With a relaxed pace, intimate group size, and thoughtfully planned route, this tour delivers comfort, depth, and outstanding value. Space is limited, so book now and discover Ancient Rome like never before. This tour is available in multiple languages. ## Key facts - Price: from €47 per person - Duration: 1h–3h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 728 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Carpe Diem Tours ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Roman Colosseum Tour (Spanish) | €47 / person | Spanish | Tour del Coliseo con guía experto e incluye Palatino y Foro Romano, para vivir una completa experiencia de la antigua Roma. Duration: 3 hours | | Colosseum Tour | €59 / person | English, Spanish | Colosseum tour with an expert guide, including visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. | | Small-Group Colosseum Tour | €79 / person | English | Small Group Colosseum tour with a maximum of 12 people, and visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours | ## What's included - Optional Arena Floor access available for an additional fee. - Colosseum entry ticket included (€18–€24 value, depending on option). - Top-rated small-group tour, offering excellent value. - Expert insights and history provided by a licensed guide. - This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected. - Personalised, guided group tour of Ancient Rome for a comfortable experience. - Faster access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. ## Not included - Access to the Arena floor (available if selected for an additional fee) ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - You will retrace the steps of the Gladiators, accompanied by exciting stories, told by your local, expert guide. Uncover the history of the events that unfolded inside the great walls of the world-famous Colosseum. Bring the ancient monument to life, and gain all the insights... 2. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - The Palatine Hill is the most beautiful and important of Rome’s seven hills, and is a must-see on any tour of the city. Here, with the aid of your guide, you can discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history, and explore the ancient ruins of the... 3. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - It is vital to visit the political, social, and commercial heart of downtown Rome to truly understand the spirit of life in Roman times. Here you will walk original Roman roads, the Via Sacra and the Via Nova, which weave amongst ornate arches, towering temples, and the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## 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 15 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with matching names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Tour order may vary: we will start with either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on ticket availability. - Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of each month; tours are discounted on these days. - Want an upgrade? Check out these other options: Small-Group Colosseum Tour (12pax) ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#79 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — €99 per person, 4.98 (682) 3. [colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) — 4.94 (3779) 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/colosseum-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum-guided-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?date=2026-10-01&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.