--- title: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Guided Tour or AudioGuide Option lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 29 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 744 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, pt, ja, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 138 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-roman-forum-palatine-guided-tour-or-audioguide-option/ --- # Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Guided Tour or AudioGuide Option **Guidekin's take:** Another budget route in: entry tickets plus a digital audio guide app at €29 per person, or a licensed guide on the guided tiers, with the Forum leg taking in the Temple of Julius Caesar. Tickets cannot be changed or refunded once booked, and guards reject names that do not match the passport, children included. ## Overview Unlock the secrets of Ancient Rome on an immersive, fully guided tour through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Led by an expert local guide, step back in time to where history, politics, and imperial legends collide. The Colosseum: Step inside the world's most famous amphitheater. Discover the groundbreaking engineering—from revolutionary arch design to complex drainage systems—that allowed this mega-structure to host epic gladiator battles for nearly 2,000 years. The Roman Forum: Walk the cobblestone paths of ancient Rome's civic heart. Stand beside the Temple of Julius Caesar and explore the ruins of senate houses and temples where an empire was shaped. Palatine Hill: Stroll through the lush ruins and imperial gardens where Rome's emperors and high-society elite built their luxurious palaces overlooking the city. Hassle-Free Entry: Includes all pre-purchased admission tickets so you can maximise your time exploring. Limited availability—book your spot today! ## Key facts - Price: from €29 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.51/5 from 744 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Italy Wonders SRLS ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tickets with audioguide | €29 / person | English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian | Digital Audioguide App: Book this option to benefit from entry tickets and digital Audioguide App. Duration: 2 hours: The duration can be chosen by you, as you will have your own audio guide app. | | French Tour | €40 / person | French | French Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in French Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill | | Portoghese Tour | €40 / person | Portuguese | Portuguese Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Portuguese Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Colosseum, Roman Forum and... | | Japanese Tour | €50 / person | Japanese | With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Japanese | | Spanish Tour | €50 / person | Spanish | Spanish Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Spanish Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill | | Italian tour | €50 / person | Italian | Italian Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Italian Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill | | English tour | €50 / person | English | English Guided Tour: With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in English Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill | | German Guided Tour | €50 / person | German | With this option, you will receive a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in German | ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Enter the Colosseum accompanied by your guide and friendly small group. Visit the firsts two rings of the monument. From these spots, admire the stage where gladiators fought and the dungeons where they awaited their faith. 2. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - Enjoy Palatine Hill, where you will visit Villas of Emperors such as Tiberio's Palace as well as beautiful panorama of Rome from the terrace on the top of the hill. 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - Proceed to the Roman Forum. Many people don't know Roman Forum was the political, commercial and social centre of the Roman's life. As you walk through these relics, see the Tomb of Julio Caesar. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 37 start times between 08:15 and 17:30 - 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 The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1. You will find our staff wearing a light blue vest with our logos. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The tour cannot be joined in case of delays. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please make sure that the names provided EXACTLY MATCH THE NAMES on the passports or ID cards of all participants (children included), otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be denied. A valid ID is required for everyone to enter. Nicknames, missing names, or incorrect first or last names are not accepted by Colosseum guards. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance with this. - For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity - The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded - Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed - Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in - Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code - Late arrivals will not be refunded - All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions - Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass. - By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions - If you booked the audio guide option, please download the app in advance using Wi-Fi. Once downloaded, it works offline. Earphones are not provided – please bring your own, compatible with your smartphones. Note that older phones may not support the app properly. For bookings after 4:00 PM, you may not have enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can either arrive earlier or visit the Roman Forum the next day. - The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#138 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. 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