--- title: Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 749 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 72 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-colosseum-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill/ --- # Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill **Guidekin's take:** Picked because the operator is approved by the Colosseum archaeological park and the small group walk stops where most tours skip, from Caesar's funeral pyre to the Arch of Constantine. Ticket and guide are included at €62 per person, with express and premium tiers. Names must match ID, and the sites close now and then. In our comparison: #72 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this small-group tour of three of its most significant sites. Get ahead of the crowds at the Colosseum and explore the first and second tiers of the ancient arena as your guide brings Roman history to life. Climb to the top of Palatine Hill to wander through some of Rome’s oldest ruins and stroll through the Roman Forum, stopping at famous sights like the funeral pyre of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour meets at Via delle Terme di… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €63 · private from €285 - 20 start times: between 08:30 and 16:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €54: ages 2 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person for the Colosseum Express Tour option; other options up to €285 - Duration: 1h 30m–3h 30m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 749 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Walks - Italy & Spain - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €63 · private from €285 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 20 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.81 from 749 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 711 of 749. - 5 stars: 688 (92%) - 4 stars: 23 (3%) - 3 stars: 13 (2%) - 2 stars: 6 (1%) - 1 star: 19 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and steady pace; some struggle to hear through the headsets. **Praised:** - Historical context that helps explain the ruins and life in ancient Rome - Engaging storytelling and humour that keep the history interesting - A steady pace with time to take in the sights - Patient answers to questions and care to keep the group together - Shade, water and bathroom breaks that help in the heat **Complaints:** - Some struggle to hear through the headsets, while others hear the guide throughout - Some report dull guiding and early finishes, while others praise engaging, attentive guides - Heat and extensive walking can be tiring Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-08-25 to 2026-09-28); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Express Tour | €59 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes with Forum tickets: Enjoy a Colosseum tour with a professional guide and receive Roman Forum tickets to discover it at your own pace. | | Premium Colosseum Tour | €63 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours with guided Roman Forum: Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in a small group. | | Private Premium Colosseum | €285 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Private Tour in English: Save precious time with express access on a private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in English. | ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Palatine Hill - Colosseum Entrance Ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18) - Roman Forum - Expertly guided walking tour - Colosseum ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your tour starts at the Colosseum, where you bypass the crowds with pre-reserved passes. Your guide will lead you inside, up a set of stairs, and through the arches for your first glimpse of the world's most iconic sporting ground. Explore the first and second levels, hearing... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - If Premium Colosseum Tour Option selected — The adventure continues at the Roman Forum. You’ll appreciate having a historian as a guide here. As you wander the streets, they can make sense of the ruins for you, pointing out the subtle differences that reveal whether the... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - If Premium Colosseum Tour Option selected — Finally, climb the hill to see the palaces of Palatine Hill, built on the grounds where Romulus and Remus were discovered by the she-wolf in the legend of Rome’s founding. After an incredible day of making ancient history come to... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 20 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point This tour meets at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè). Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park. Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLXJaJrdhLxMRXvs6DJ5TvhI Ends: In the Roman Forum. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID. The Colosseum requires all guests (including children) to present government ID at the time of entry. Therefore any guest that does not submit their name in advance of the tour, or who does not bring their ID to the meeting point, will be refused participation without refund. Name corrections are possible up to 7 days before the visit. After this, changes may not be possible. - The Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour. - Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #72 of 132** | €62 | 1h 30m–3h 30m | 4.81 (749) | varies by option | | [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 #72 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. 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/rome-colosseum-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md