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Rome: Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

4.7 · 2,365 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by City Walkers Tours Likely to sell out
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
18 start times between 08:45 and 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Picked for the group size promise: the operator caps numbers so the guide can actually answer questions, and a 4.74 rating across 2,365 reviews suggests it holds.

Entry to all three sites and headsets are included at €54 per person. Arena floor, underground and upper tiers are not, so this is the classic route only.

In our comparison: #110 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

5 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 German The page priceGermanDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes€54
Coliseo Visita Guiada EspañolSpanishDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Coliseo, Foro Romano y Colina Palatina Salta La Linea Visita Guiada en Grupo. Guía Español€54
Visite guidée en françaisFrenchDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes€54
English Colosseum Guided TourEnglishDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes€54
Tour in italianoItalian€64

Children from €36 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (Adult 18€- Child 0€)
  • Official Tour Guide
  • Headsets to Hear the Guide Better
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Any private expenses not included
  • tips not included
  • Arena Floor & Underground of the Colosseum not included
  • Upper tiers (Attico) are not included

Reviews

4.7
2,365 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,209 of 2,365

Star breakdown of all 2,365 ratings

5 stars
2,032 · 86%
4 stars
177 · 7%
3 stars
71 · 3%
2 stars
34 · 1%
1 star
51 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and engaging delivery; some struggle to hear through the headsets.

Praised

  • Detailed historical explanations that help visitors make sense of the ruins
  • Humour and storytelling that keep adults and children engaged
  • Guides who seek shade and stop for water refills in hot weather
  • Time to ask questions and take photos during the tour

Complaints

  • Some hear the guide clearly, while others report muffled or faulty headsets
  • Some find the pace comfortable, while others struggle to keep up
  • Heat, stairs and extensive walking can make the tour tiring
  • Some find the meeting point easily, while others find the directions confusing

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 June 2025 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is located at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 5, on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a light blue uniform with the City Walkers logo. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and bring a valid ID with you · Open in Google Maps
Departure
18 start times between 08:45 and 15:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
After the tour finishes your guide will show you the exit or if you want to stay more will advise you what to see.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
City Walkers Tours; 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

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

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

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €36 ages 4 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

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

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #110 of 132€542h 30m4.74 (2365)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 #110 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 €54 per adult · Guided tour in German