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Roma: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Local Guided Tour

4.7 · 307 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Tours and the City
Duration
2h–3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
17 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Picked for who is holding the microphone: certified local guides, some of them art historians and archaeologists, on a standard three site walk with headsets.

Tickets and reservation fee are included at €64 per person. Groups run larger than the boutique tours, and the full names and ages of everyone are needed at booking for the named tickets.

In our comparison: #104 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Small-Group TourThe page price€64
Small Group tour 2:00 PMSmall Group tour 2:00 PM€89

Children from €46 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
  • Licensed local tour guide
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Adult entry tickets (€18.00) for the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
  • Headset
  • Group Tour (max 25 people group)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Reviews

4.7
307 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 286 of 307

Star breakdown of all 307 ratings

5 stars
273 · 89%
4 stars
13 · 4%
3 stars
5 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
13 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' historical insight, but booking and ticket problems left some unable to take the tour.

Praised

  • Detailed historical explanations and engaging stories
  • Guides who keep children engaged in the history
  • Help navigating busy sites and moving through entrance queues
  • Guides who answer questions and consider the group's comfort

Complaints

  • Ticket errors and cancellations left some travellers unable to take the tour
  • Changed start times and poor help with refund or rebooking requests
  • Some felt rushed at the Colosseum, while others praised the tour's pace
  • Heat and exposed walking were difficult for some visitors, including children

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 June 2024 to 16 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
At the Arch of Constantine, on San Gregorio side (which is the opposite side of the Colosseum), you will find one of our local guides waiting for you with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with Tours and the City written on it. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
17 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 daily; scheduled through May 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Just at the main exit.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Tours and the City; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Strollers, wheelchairs, suitcases, and large backpacks are NOT allowed.

Good to know

  • Children from €46 ages 3 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days: Full refund
  • 1-3 days: 50%
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #104 of 132€642h–3h4.73 (307)shared
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #104 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. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

From €64 per adult · Small-Group Tour