A budget group walk with a licensed guide and headsets through the Colosseum, Palatine and Forum, with a small group tier and a discount on the first Sunday of the month when the Colosseum is free. Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €25 per person. Arena floor is not offered, and the order of sites depends on ticket times.
Looking to discover Ancient Rome without breaking the bank? This top-rated group tour is the ideal way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, offering speedy entry, expert guidance, and a more personal experience, all in just 3 hours.
Your journey begins inside the legendary Colosseum, where your licensed guide brings to life thrilling tales of gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering. Enjoy panoramic views from above the arena floor as the ancient world unfolds before you.
Next, climb Rome’s mythical birthplace to Palatine Hill, the site of extravagant imperial palaces. Then, we’ll make our way down to the Roman Forum, once the beating heart of Roman political and social life.
With a relaxed pace, small group size, and plenty of time to ask questions, this tour is both comfortable and enriching. If you want to see authentic Ancient Rome at the best price, this experience is hard to beat.
This tour runs daily, with 11 start times between 08:30 and 19:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.
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., Please meet your guide in front of the Arch of Constantine. They will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour start time. Late arrivals unfortunately cannot be refunded.
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 either finish in the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on which monument we start with, where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring the area.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| 3+ days | Full refund |
| 0-3 days | No refund |