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title: "Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 54
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.67
reviews: 3662
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 180
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
rank_in_category: 122 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-colosseum-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill/
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# Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

**Guidekin's take:** A straightforward licensed guide walk through all three sites, picked as the mid price fallback when the busiest tours are full, with an arena floor option. Ticket, booking fee and headsets are included at €54 per person. The operator warns the start time can shift with ticket availability, so keep that morning loose.

In our comparison: #122 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Visiting the Colosseum is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make the best of your Colosseum visit with this flexible experience.

Learn about the history, features and tales behind the Colosseum, the greatest entertainment venue of all times. 

Find out about the political and social background of the Roman Empire before, during and after the construction of the Colosseum and get to know its purpose and its role within the Roman society.

Explore the Palatine Hill and Roman forum, and revive the Ancient Rome!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The meeting point is close to the…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 25 start times: between 08:30 and 15:45
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €36: ages 5 to 17

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €54 per person for the Coliseo Visita Guiada Español option; other options up to €68
- Duration: 2h–3h
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 3662 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: City Walkers Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 25 start times between 08:30 and 15:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.67 from 3662 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3341 of 3662.

- 5 stars: 3039 (83%)
- 4 stars: 302 (8%)
- 3 stars: 155 (4%)
- 2 stars: 64 (2%)
- 1 star: 102 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge; some find the walking tiring in heat and crowds.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides who explain Roman history with humour
- Clear headsets that help travellers follow the commentary
- Guides who find shaded stopping points and allow breaks
- Guides who help navigate entrances, security checks and crowded sites

**Complaints:**
- Heavy crowds, heat and uneven paths can make the walking tiring
- Some found the meeting point confusing, while others found the instructions clear
- Some found commentary repetitive or hard to understand, while others praised its clarity
- Some disliked slow pacing or overruns, while others appreciated the extra time

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-09-18 to 2026-10-03); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coliseo Visita Guiada Español | €54 / person | Spanish | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes |
| English tour guide | €54 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Group Tour with local expert guide! English tour with priority entry tickets. Itenerary: +Colosseum +Arch of Constantine +Roman Forum +Palace of Domitian +Palatine Hill +Temple of Antoninus and Faustine What to Expect: Dive in a 2.5 hour guided tour with professional local expertise. Immerse yourself in ancient and wonderful Roman history. |
| Visite guidée en français | €54 / person | French | - |
| Führung auf Deutsch | €54 / person | German | Guided Group Tour : with local expert guide! German tour with priority entry tickets. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes The tour includes:: Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Dive in a 2.5 hour guided tour: with professional local expertise. Immerse yourself in ancient and wonderful Roman history. |
| English tour with Arena | €68 / person | English | Arena Stage: With this option, in addition to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, you will also visit the Colosseum's arena |

## What's included

- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (Adult 18€- Child 0€)
- Booking fee 2€
- Licensed Guide
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.
- Headsets

## Not included

- Underground and Belvedere Access
- Arena Floor Access if not selected

## Itinerary

1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Dive into the ancient history of the Colosseum. The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval magnificent architecture in the center of Rome. Built of travertine, tuff and brick-faced concrete. It is the largest construction ever build in ancient Rome. It...
2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - Explore the ruins of the Ancient Rome. The Roman Forum was the very core of the Eternal City. This is was the political, religious and financial center of the city and all the Roman Empire. The Forum is where some of the most important Ancient Roman buildings were, and their...
3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - The Palatine Hill is where everything started. This is where Romulus, the first king of Rome, established the first layout of the city. Explore the ruins of the imperial palaces and walk through the Farnese Gardens to get to the high view point of the terrace. From there you...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 25 start times between 08:30 and 15:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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.<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.

## Meeting point

The meeting point is close to the upper-floor exit of the metro station "Colosseo" (B line). Our staff will hold a "City Walkers" sign and wear a blue uniform in front of the entrance of the school "Giardino d'infanzia"
Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have a valid ID with you
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2Wn9FqJhLxMRvoq9W-Oixn4

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The start time might change depending on ticket availability. In this case we will inform you in advance
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID (a photo of the ID is acceptable) that matches the name provided at the time of booking to ensure entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Providing incorrect names will result in denied entry, and no refund will be issued.
- The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum
- The costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
- Please ensure that the full names and birth dates of all participants are provided at the moment of booking, as entry cannot be guaranteed if the booking information is incomplete. All customers must have a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry.
- Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a queue may form for this procedure.
- Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #122 of 132** | €54 | 2h–3h | 4.67 (3662) | shared |
| [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 #122 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.

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