--- title: Roma: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Local Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 64 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 306 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 107 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/roma-colosseum-forum-and-palatine-hill-local-guided-tour/ --- # Roma: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Local Guided Tour **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. ## Overview Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Rome with our guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum! Our tour include tickets designed to enhance your visit, ensuring a smooth and well-organized entry, so you can fully enjoy every moment. Led by certified local guides, including certified art historians and archaeologists, our tour guarantees an unforgettable experience! Experience the Colosseum like never before, tracing the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and everyday Romans. Delve into this iconic monument, where tales of fierce battles and ancient spectacles await! Step back in time as we wander through the enchanting streets of the Roman Forum. Marvel at the majestic and uncover the secrets of life in ancient Rome. Ascend Palatine Hill and discover the opulent residences of Rome's elite. Immerse yourself in the lavish world of the city's wealthiest inhabitants with a breathtaking views! ## Key facts - Price: from €64 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 306 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Tours and the City ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Small-Group Tour | €64 / person | English | - | | Small Group tour 2:00 PM | €89 / person | English | Small Group tour 2:00 PM | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Your journey into antiquity begins with the Colosseum, one of the world’s most iconic sights. Your guide will call on their historical and archaeological expertise to tell you all about the battles, both physical and political, that played out in this incredible amphitheater.... 2. **Palatine Hill** (50m; admission included) - And the next stop takes you back to the very beginning. The Palatine Hill is the spot Romulus chose to found the city that would become Rome in 753 BC – a decision that ended in tragedy for his brother Remus. Here, steeped in history, you’ll enjoy spectacular views... 3. **Roman Forum** (50m; admission included) - Next stop will be the Forum and the Via Sacra (the Sacred Way), the heart of Ancient Rome. All of Roman life could be found in this bustling marketplace: commerce and trade, political rallies, military parades, and the sacred ceremonies of the Vestal Virgins. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - 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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point 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. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - English language ONLY. - Small groups of 25 people. - FULL names & ages of visitors required at the time of booking for nominal tickets. - Official ID/driver's license required for entry; failure may result in refusal. - Tour may start at Colosseum or Palatine Hill & Roman Forum. - Certain monument areas may be closed due to events/holidays beyond our control. - Strollers, wheelchairs, suitcases, and large backpacks are NOT allowed. - NO REFUNDS for those who didn’t provide names/ages on time, no-shows, or late arrivals. - NO CHANGES can be made within 4 days of the scheduled tour date. - Please, check your WHATSAPP, iMESSAGE or E-MAIL the day before of the tour! WE ALWAYS SEND ALL THE INFORMATION (updated meeting time, guide's name, starting time, etc) THROUGH THESE PLATFORMS A FEW HOURS BEFORE YOUR TOUR. - 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. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#107 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. [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — €99 per person, 4.98 (682) 3. [colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) — 4.94 (3779) 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/roma-colosseum-forum-and-palatine-hill-local-guided-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?date=2026-10-01&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.