--- title: Colosseum Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 65 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-tour-with-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum/ --- # Colosseum Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum **Guidekin's take:** A small group version of the budget three site walk, with a licensed guide, headsets and a relaxed pace, and the arena floor as a paid add on. Entry ticket to all three sites is included at €69 per person, transport and food are not. The external visit option never goes inside, so pick the guided tier. In our comparison: #65 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Want to discover Ancient Rome at the best price? This top-rated, small-group tour is the perfect way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with ease and depth. With faster access, a licensed expert guide, and an intimate group setting, you’ll enjoy a richer, more personal journey through history in just 3 hours. The tour begins inside the iconic Colosseum, where epic stories of gladiators, emperors, and ingenious Roman design come to life. Take in breathtaking views from above the arena as your guide brings ancient Rome vividly to life. From there, we’ll head up to Palatine Hill, Rome’s mythical birthplace and home to its most opulent imperial palaces. Then descend into the Roman Forum, the vibrant centre of politics, religion, and everyday Roman life. Thoughtfully paced and designed for comfort, this tour allows plenty of time for questions at every stop and is the best way to see Rome’s top sites at unbeatable value. This tour is offered in multiple languages. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting at Largo… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 12 people: small group - 8 start times: between 08:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: Transportation, food, and drinks - Children from €59: ages 5 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person for the Colosseum Tour option; other options up to €79 - Duration: 1h–3h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Republic Experiences - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 15:00, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.85 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 33. - 5 stars: 29 (88%) - 4 stars: 3 (9%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and engaging delivery; some find parts of the tour drawn out. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations give context to the ruins - Engaging storytelling and humour keep adults and children interested - Small group format appreciated by travellers - Views over Rome and opportunities to take photos **Complaints:** - Some find sections of the tour drawn out, while others praise the pace Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-10-30 to 2026-08-21); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Tour | €69 / person | English | Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a guided group tour with headsets for clear commentary. Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy | | Small-Group Colosseum Tour | €79 / person | English | Small 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 | ## What's included - Engaging small-group tour of Ancient Rome with a licensed guide sharing expert insights and stories - Highly rated experience offering great value for money - Relaxed pace with a carefully planned itinerary and headsets provided so you won’t miss a word - This tour is offered in multiple languages, depending on the option selected - Colosseum entry ticket (€18 value) with access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ## Not included - Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside - Access to the Arena floor is not included unless specifically selected for an additional fee - Transportation, food, and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Learn the fascinating stories of famous gladiators, gruesome games and emperor executions. From senator to plebian, everyone visited the Colosseum, and now you can too, and learn everything there is to know. Your guide's stories will bring the whole place to life in front of... 2. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - Discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by towering pine trees and spectacular views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below. Only the wealthiest and most influential... 3. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - Walk the Via Sacra and the Via Nova and weave around towering temples and ornate arches, see the Senate House and the remains of the Rostra - and learn all about the ancient city’s political, social and commercial heart. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 15:00, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EilMLmdvIEdhZXRhbmEgQWduZXNpLCAwMDE4NCBSb21hIFJNLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCceVSca2YS8TERw8YpiRW1b5EhQKEgm7jpL5lmEvExE4bmWTBncPuQ ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside - Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum - Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #65 of 132** | €69 | 1h–3h | 4.85 (33) | 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 #65 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-tour-with-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md