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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

4.8 · 69 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Brastours Skip the line
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A straightforward guided visit to the Archaeological Park, Colosseum, Palatine and Forum, with a guide and headsets, offered in English or Spanish.

Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €70 per person, pickup is not. Not suitable for wheelchairs, big bags are refused, and being late means losing the tour with no refund.

In our comparison: #81 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Guided Tour in SpanishThe page priceSpanish€70
Guided Tour in EnglishEnglish€70

Children from €50 (ages 7 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Tour guide
  • Entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Headsets
  • Entrance reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Reviews

4.8
69 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 65 of 69

Star breakdown of all 69 ratings

5 stars
62 · 90%
4 stars
3 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
3 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging historical explanations and an unhurried pace, though some older reviews report unclear English

Praised

  • Detailed historical explanations link the ancient sites together
  • Humour and storytelling keep the history engaging
  • An unhurried pace with time for questions and photos
  • Well-organised arrangements and convenient hotel pickups

Complaints

  • Some older reviews report unclear English, while others praise clear explanations
  • Some find groups larger than expected, while others describe small groups
  • Very hot conditions during the outdoor walk

Written by Guidekin from the 52 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 November 2017 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Big Bus Tours / Brastours Red Kiosk in front of Ludus Magnus ruins. 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 15:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Brastours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility

Good to know

  • Children from €50 ages 7 to 17

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 7+ days: Full refund
  • 0-7 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #81 of 132€703h4.75 (69)shared
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #81 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

From €70 per adult · Guided Tour in Spanish