--- title: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 116 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 67 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** A three site walk sold in many shapes: express, small group, arena express or even an underground option, so the same operator covers most needs from €63 per person. Entry, reservation fee, licensed guide and wireless headsets are included, children's tickets are free. Wrong names on the booking mean no entry and no refund. In our comparison: #67 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview For those visiting Rome, the Colosseum is a must and, with this tour, you have the opportunity to discover all its secrets thanks to an expert guide who will take you on a journey through the millenary history of Rome. Meet your tour guide and enter the Colosseum. Once inside, you will visit the main levels and learn how the gladiator shows were organized, and how they fought for their lives for the entertainment of the population. In addition to the Colosseum, your tour will also include a visit to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum: be prepared to discover places full of charm and history, listening to anecdotes about the life of the ancient Romans. You will also have the opportunity to take spectacular photos from the panoramic terrace, to keep the memory of this experience and your trip to Rome with you! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is Close to "Caffè… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 12 people: small group - 15 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €9: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person for the Express Tour option; other options up to €116 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.82/5 from 116 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Roman Way - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 15 start times between 09:00 and 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.82 from 116 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 111 of 116. - 5 stars: 106 (91%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 4 (3%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and enthusiasm, though some find the commentary too dense or repetitive. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who connect the ancient sites through history and stories - Humour, enthusiasm and detailed answers to questions - Guides seek out shade and offer water and rest breaks - Help navigating crowds and getting through entry checks **Complaints:** - Lots of walking and climbing can be tiring, especially in the heat - Some enjoy the detailed commentary, while others find it dry or repetitive - Some find joining straightforward, while others report unclear or incorrect instructions - Some report delays or changes to the scheduled start time Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-10-06 to 2026-10-03); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Express Tour | €62 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour Colosseum - Express: Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour not included - only access | | Visite en français | €64 / person | French | - | | Guided Tour in Spanish | €64 / person | Spanish | - | | Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Group Tour | €79 / person | English | - | | Small Group | €107 / person | English | Group of maximum 12 pax | | Arena Tour | €116 / person | English | Colosseum Arena : This tour includes exclusive access to the Arena stage Duration: 3 hours | ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Admission to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Adult:18€ - Child 0€) - Licensed tour guide - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. - Wi-Fi Headsets ## Not included - Pick up/Drop Off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (50m; admission included) - Meet your guide and start your tour by admiring the imposing facade of the Colosseum, learning how and when it was built. what was its purpose and how it originally looked. Enter the venue using the dedicated group entrance and get ready to admire the interiors. You will find... 2. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - After the Colosseum tour, it's time to see the place where it all began- The Palatine Hill, in fact, is the place where Rome was founded, and, centuries later, the emperors choose this hill as the perfect place to build their residences. This is the perfect place where nature... 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - Finally, it's time to visit the beating heart of ancient Rome: the Roman Forum, where there are remains of markets, temples, public buildings and evidence of how the Romans organized their public life. Here you will discover many anecdotes and curiosities and you will walk... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 15 start times between 09:00 and 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 The meeting point is Close to "Caffè Roma" Our staff will be waiting for you with a Roman Way sign Please arrive 20 minutes before the starting time Please bring an ID Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EipWaWEgZGVsIENvbG9zc2VvLCA0MSwgMDAxODQgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiUBJOCjQKMgnxp8SwtmEvExEZMXNp1zEZhRoeCxDuwe6hARoUChIJz3k09rlhLxMRQKdbGp5PCRwMECkqFAoSCXeFnaq2YS8TEe5sK0TTDDZV Ends: After the tour ends, you will have some free time to spend inside the Roman Forum ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - To enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check, so there may be a line to pass through the security check. Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Glass objects, Pets, Alcohol and drugs, Weapons or sharp objects, Explosive substances… - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum first and then the Colosseum - Sometimes on the occasion of public events, or for extraordinary reasons, the archaeological area of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill can undergo partial or total closures. In these cases, you will be contacted as soon as possible - All participants' names must be provided at the time of booking. Those who provide incorrect names or names that do not match those on their ID will not be granted access to the monument, and no refund will be issued. - Starting from October 18, 2023, nominative tickets have been introduced for the Colosseum. All guests must have an ID with them as they may be required to show it at the entrance. As tickets are purchased in advance, this tour is non-refundable. - The starting time can vary by about 30 minutes, we will inform you in case this eventuality arises - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #67 of 132** | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.82 (116) | shared, max 12 | | [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 #67 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/colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-guided-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md