--- title: Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 34 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 25509 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 140 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-guided-tour/ --- # Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Picked as the safe first choice for the Colosseum: a licensed historian, all three ancient sites in one go and 25509 reviews behind it at €34 per person. The entry ticket is included, though the arena floor is a paid option, and the gate checks the ID you booked with, so names must be exact. ## Overview The ancient glory of Rome is reborn! Skip the Line at three of the most significant surviving remnants of the Eternal City: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Your English-speaking expert historian tour guide will share anecdotes and history throughout the 3-hour tour, rebuilding the impressive ruins with tales of Ancient Rome’s heyday. ## Key facts - Price: from €34 per person - Duration: 1h 30m–3h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 25509 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tickets with Audioguide App | €34 / person | English | Tickets without Arena Access: Escorted entry to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, & Palatine Hill. Access to the Arena Floor of the Colosseum is not included Multilingual Audioguide App: Explore Rome’s birthplace and... | | Colosseum Group -3h | €59 / person | English | Colosseum Group: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 24 guests. Duration: 3 hours Arena Floor: This tour does not include Arena Floor access. | | Arena Access Group - 1.5h | €59 / person | English | Arena Floor access: Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with special access to where gladiators once fought, with no more than 24 guests. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included... | | Ticket with Arena + Audioguide | €59 / person | English | Tickets with Arena Access: Escorted entry to the Colosseum, including access to the Gladiator’s Arena Floor level, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Multilingual Audioguide App: Explore Rome’s birthplace and uncover... | | Arena Access Semi Private-1.5h | €59 / person | English | Arena Floor access: Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with no more than 10 guests. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included admission to continue exploring independently at your own... | | Colosseum Small Group- 3h | €69 / person | English | Colosseum Small Group: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 15 guests. Duration: 3 hours Arena Floor: This tour does not include Arena Floor access. | | Arena Access Small Group- 1.5h | €69 / person | English | Arena Floor access : Guided visit to the Colosseum Arena Floor with special access to where gladiators once fought, with no more than 15 guests. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Included... | | Colosseum Semi-Private 3h | €79 / person | English | Colosseum Semi-Private: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 10 guests. Duration: 3 hours Arena Floor: This tour does not include Arena Floor access. | | Arena Floor Access Group -3h | €89 / person | English | Arena Floor Access Group: Guided tour of the Colosseum, including the Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 25 guests. Duration: 3 hours Arena Floor: Includes special access to the Arena Floor. | | Arena Access Semi Private- 3h | €99 / person | English | Arena Access Semi Private: Guided tour of the Colosseum, including the Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, with no more than 10 guests. Duration: 3 hours Arena Floor: Includes special access to the Arena Floor. | ## What's included - Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - Colosseum entrance ticket included (€18 value, or €24 with Arena access) - Colosseum reservation fee included (€2 value) - Colosseum Arena Floor access (Arena options only) - Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services - Audio guide on your smartphone (Audio Guide option only) - Guided tour of the Colosseum with an expert licensed guide (Guided tour options only) - Headsets to hear your guide clearly ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your journey into Ancient Rome begins at the Colosseum, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Step inside this legendary amphitheater with your expert guide and uncover the stories behind the gladiatorial battles, political power struggles, and incredible engineering... 2. **Palatine Hill** (1h; admission included) - Continue to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome. According to tradition, this was the hill where Romulus founded the city in 753 BC — a decision that led to the tragic fate of his brother Remus. Explore the ancient landscape where emperors later built magnificent... 3. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - Discover the Roman Forum, the heart of Ancient Rome’s political, commercial, and social life. Walk along the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way once used for triumphal processions, and explore the ruins of temples, basilicas, and monuments where senators debated, emperors ruled, and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 37 start times between 08:30 and 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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 Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. - Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed - Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience - On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour - May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue - Please note: During periods of hot weather, much of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is exposed with limited shade. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle, wearing comfortable walking shoes, and using appropriate sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen, to ensure a comfortable visit. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#140 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — €99 per person, 4.98 (682) 3. [colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) — 4.94 (3779) 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-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-guided-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?date=2026-10-01&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.