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Guided Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome

4.7 Great 54 reviews
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1h–3h
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English, Spanish
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Overview

Guidekin summary

A budget group tour with a licensed guide, headsets and a relaxed pace that leaves room for questions, from the same operator family as the other low priced walks here. Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €25 per person, with a small group tier. Arena access is not offered, and the external visit option stays outside.

From the guide

You don’t need to break the bank to experience Ancient Rome. This group tour is a convenient way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with expert commentary from a licensed guide, all in just 3 hours.

Designed with comfort, insight, and accessibility in mind, this group tour gives you plenty of time to explore and ask questions. The tour begins inside the iconic Colosseum, where your licensed guide brings its history to life with vivid stories of gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering. You’ll also enjoy stunning views from above the arena.

Then, you’ll visit Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace and home to its most lavish imperial residences, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the bustling hub of politics, religion, and daily Roman life.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Walking Tour - External Visit

from €25 / person
Guide: English

External visit of the Colosseum only – no entry; experience Rome’s ruins, secrets, and night atmosphere on a 1.5-hr tour.

What this option includes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Starting point:

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Roman Colosseum Tour (Spanish)

from €55 / person
Guide: Spanish

Tour del Coliseo con guía experto. Incluye el Palatino y el Foro Romano.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours

Starting point:

Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Colosseum Tour

from €59 / person
Guide: English

Colosseum tour with visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Arena Floor access not included.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours

Starting point:

Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Small-Group Colosseum Tour

from €79 / person
Guide: English

With up to 12 people per tour, you’ll explore Ancient Rome at a relaxed pace and receive dedicated attention from your guide.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours

Starting point:

Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 11 start times between 08:30 and 19:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, with 11 start times between 08:30 and 19:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person; €24 per person if Arena access is included)
Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
Group tour of Ancient Rome’s top sites with a licensed expert guide
This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
Entry to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Relaxed, well-paced itinerary with headsets for clear commentary

What's Not Included

Walking Tour -External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
Arena access is not included in any of the options

Itinerary

Colosseum Stop 1
Walk in the path of Rome's famous gladiators and hear your expert guide share the stories and events that occurred inside the Colosseum. You’ll explore the ancient stadium with a local licensed guide who will bring it to life. Please note: the tour may start at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on the ticket times we are able to purchase.
1h
Admission included
Palatine Hill Stop 2
The Palatine Hill, the most beautiful and important of Rome’s seven hills, is the legendary founding point of the city. Explore the ancient ruins of the imperial palace and enjoy panoramic views over the Roman Forum.
30 min
Admission included
Roman Forum Stop 3
The political, social, and commercial heart of ancient Rome! Walk along the original Roman roads (Via Sacra and Via Nova) and explore temples, arches, and other ruins. Your guide will help reconstruct the Forum’s history and bring the city to life.
1h 30m
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start 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., Please meet your guide in front of the Arch of Constantine, who will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts, as late arrivals will not be eligible for a refund.

End point

The tour will finish in the Roman Forum where you will be left to either leave or explore the Roman Forum more.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 travellers’ 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 to the Colosseum and Roman Forum

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+ daysFull refund
0-3 daysNo refund
From € 25 / person