Admission to all three sites is included at €49 per person, and children's tickets are free. No arena or underground, and the start time can shift, so watch for the operator's message.
In our comparison: #116 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €49 per adult.
Children from €31 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 185 of 206
Star breakdown of all 206 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' stories and humour, but entry delays and overruns can undermine the express format
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The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an elliptical architecture in the center of Rome. It is the one of the largest construction ever built in ancient Rome. The Colosseum lies quite close to the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill. The emperor Vespasian began the construction of the amphitheater in 72 AD. It was then completed in 80 AD, under the reign of his son Titus.
1h 15m · Admission includedThis express and flexible tour is ideal for all those who have limited time in Rome and yet want to grasp the essence of the main highlights of the city.
You start with a tour of the Colosseum, led by a local, licensed, and expert Guide. At the end of the tour, the guide provides you with the tickets and directions to get access to the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Area.
After the guided tour you can enjoy the Colosseum a bit more and explore it at your own pace, or you can reach the exit and go straight to the next area.
This express tour is a great chance to get the essence of the Ancient Rome in a fast and yet relaxed and flexible way.
Get a guided tour of the Colosseum, then explore the Palatine Hill & Roman forum at your own pace and revive the Ancient Rome!
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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.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #116 of 132 | €49 | 1h 15m | 4.64 (206) | shared |
| Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared |
| German Colosseum and Roman Forum | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared |
| Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared |
Ranked #116 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