--- title: "Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 70 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 69 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 81 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-tour/ --- # Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour **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 (table below). ## Overview Discover the Archaeological Park of Rome on a guided tour to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Step back in time to explore these sites of Ancient Rome. Marvel at the size of the Colosseum, one of the most famous monuments in the world and the symbol of the Eternal City. With a capacity for more than 50,000 people, it was used for gladiatorial fights and wild animal hunts. Then, head to the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome and considered the place of the foundation of the city. It was the most exclusive neighborhood where emperors built their palaces and the site is now a large open-air museum. From the Palatine, walk through the Roman Forum, the center of Roman public and economic life, where the most important structures of the ancient city were located. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Big Bus Tours / Brastours Red Kiosk in… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €50: ages 7 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €70 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 69 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Brastours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.75 from 69 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 65 of 69. - 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 (2017-11-09 to 2026-09-26); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Guided Tour in Spanish | €70 / person | Spanish | - | | Guided Tour in English | €70 / person | English | - | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - One of the most famous monuments in the world and the symbol of the Eternal City. With a capacity for more than 50,000 people, it was used for gladiatorial fights and wild animal hunts. 2. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - One of the seven hills of Rome and considered the place of the foundation of the city. It was the most exclusive neighborhood where emperors built their palaces and the site is now a large open-air museum. 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - The center of Roman public and economic life, where the most important structures of the ancient city were located. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 15:00 - 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 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJia-ibrdhLxMRIo5UC5HVT24 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed) - As per the new security provisions, an ID will be required - The itinerary may vary depending on Colosseum entrance time availability - Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility - No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #81 of 132** | €70 | 3h | 4.75 (69) | 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 #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. 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-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md