--- title: "Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Group Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 95 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 64 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-colosseum-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum-group-tour/ --- # Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** A relaxed pace group tour with a historian guide and headphones at a price close to the ticket itself, for anyone who wants context without paying for exclusivity. Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €25 per person, and there is a small group tier. Arena access is not offered, and the walking tour option stays outside. In our comparison: #64 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience Ancient Rome like never before with a comprehensive tour of the city’s most sought-after sites. This group tour offers unbeatable value, combining speedy access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with expert guidance, all in just 3 hours. We’ll begin inside the world-famous Colosseum, where you’ll enjoy above-the-arena-views while your licensed guide brings the arena’s epic past to life with gripping stories of gladiators, emperors, and ingenious Roman engineering. Next up is Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to its most extravagant imperial palaces. Then, we’ll head into the Roman Forum, once the vibrant centre of political power, religious life, and daily activity in ancient Rome. With a relaxed pace and time to ask questions and engage with each site, this tour offers a comfortable, enriching experience at the best price. What are you waiting for? Book now, spots are limited. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting at Largo… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 12 people: small group - 7 start times: between 08:30 and 19:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €15: ages 5 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person for the Walking Tour - External Visit option; other options up to €79 - Duration: 1h–3h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 95 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Eternal Experiences - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.83 from 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 91 of 95. - 5 stars: 85 (89%) - 4 stars: 6 (6%) - 3 stars: 3 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and storytelling; walking and standing in the heat can be demanding. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Roman history clearly - Humour and stories that keep the group engaged - Time for questions and photographs along the route - Avoiding long entrance queues **Complaints:** - Extensive walking and standing, with heat adding discomfort - Some report confusing meeting arrangements, while others find the start straightforward Written by Guidekin from the 90 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-07-21 to 2026-10-02); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Walking Tour - External Visit | €25 / person | English | External visit of the Colosseum only – NO ENTRY; uncover Rome’s history and ruins on a 1.5-hour evening walking tour. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Starting point: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy | | Colosseum Tour | €59 / person | English | Explore Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a guided group tour with free time included. Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy | | Small-Group Colosseum Tour | €79 / person | English | Small Group Colosseum tour with a maximum of 12 people, Arena Floor access, and visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy | ## What's included - Faster access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum (if option selected) - Guided group tour of Ancient Rome at a relaxed, comfortable pace - Colosseum entry ticket and reservation fee included (€20 total value) - This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected - Headphones provided for clear audio throughout the tour - Local, expert guide and historian ## Not included - Walking Tour (External Visit) does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside. - Arena access is not included in any of the options. ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Walk in the path of Rome's famous Gladiators and discover the magic of the Colosseum. You will explore this incredible ancient stadium with your local, expert guide, who will bring the stadium to life before your eyes. Prepare to learn its amazing history in detail and... 2. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - The most beautiful and important of Rome's seven hills is the Palatine Hill. Discover the founding point of one of the greatest civilisations and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial palace; let our guides unveil this spectacular archaeological site where the ruins,... 3. **Roman Forum** (1h 30m; admission included) - The political, social, and commercial heart of downtown Rome is not to be missed! Walk the original Roman roads (the via sacra and via nova) and weave between ornate arches, towering temples, and lots more! Although there is less than half of the forum complete today, let our... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 - 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.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Your guide will be waiting at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, located just above the Colosseo Metro station, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If you are near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs inside to go up to the meeting point. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EilMLmdvIEdhZXRhbmEgQWduZXNpLCAwMDE4NCBSb21hIFJNLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCceVSca2YS8TERw8YpiRW1b5EhQKEgm7jpL5lmEvExE4bmWTBncPuQ Ends: The tour may end inside of Colosseum depending on tickets where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring it., The tour will finish in the Roman Forum where you will be left to either leave or explore the Roman Forum more. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Walking Tour (External Visit) does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside. - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Each traveller 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. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #64 of 132** | €25 | 1h–3h | 4.83 (95) | shared, max 12 | | [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 #64 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-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum-group-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md