--- title: "Rome: Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 2365 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 110 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-guided-group-tour-of-colosseum-roman-forum-palatine-hill/ --- # Rome: Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill **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 2365 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 (table below). ## Overview Our goal is to make the best tour experience for our customers. We set a limit in our group size so that the tour guide has time to answer the questions of each and any of tour participants. We have carefully chosen the best tour guides so that our clients get the most out of every tour. Their local expertise brings added value to our tours and main goal of achieving the best satisfactory experience for each client. Be guided by a professional local expert tour guide. Grasp the ancient beauty of Colosseum, symbol of the eternal city of Rome. You will take a stroll through the Roman Forum where spectacular ancient temples are still standing after 2000 years. You will walk through the Palatine Hill where Roman Emperors lived. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is located at Largo… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 18 start times: between 08:45 and 15:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €36: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the Guided tour in German option; other options up to €64 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.74/5 from 2365 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: City Walkers Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 18 start times between 08:45 and 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.74 from 2365 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2209 of 2365. - 5 stars: 2032 (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 (2025-06-07 to 2026-09-28); 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 German | €54 / person | German | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | | Coliseo Visita Guiada Español | €54 / person | Spanish | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Coliseo, Foro Romano y Colina Palatina Salta La Linea Visita Guiada en Grupo. Guía Español | | Visite guidée en français | €54 / person | French | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | | English Colosseum Guided Tour | €54 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | | Tour in italiano | €64 / person | Italian | - | ## What's 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. ## Not included - Any private expenses not included - tips not included - Arena Floor & Underground of the Colosseum not included - Upper tiers (Attico) are not included ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Dive into the ancient history of the Colosseum. The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval magnificent architecture in the center of Rome. Built of travertine, tuff and brick-faced concrete. It is the largest construction ever build in ancient Rome. It... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - The roman Forum also known Forum Romanum is a plaza surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient Rome governments buildings at the center of the city. Originally a marketplace, the citizens of the ancient city referred to this place as the Forum Magnum. Dive yourself... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - The Palatine Hill is the only hill from the Seven Hills of Rome situated in the center of Rome. It is the most ancient place of the city, 40 meters above the Roman Forum, looking down upon the Circus Maximus. Augustus Imperial palaces were built here. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18 start times between 08:45 and 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 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 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2Wn9FqJhLxMRvoq9W-Oixn4 Ends: After the tour finishes your guide will show you the exit or if you want to stay more will advise you what to see. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a short queue may form for this procedure. - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum. - The customers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to meet the guide and guarantee a smooth departure of the tour. Late arrivals will not be accomodate and no refund will be due - Colosseum tickets have a strict entry time: customers who will not show up at the meeting point will miss the entrance and no refund will be due. - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - The meeting time might change by 30 minutes. In this case we will inform you in advance - Not suitable for customers with mobility impairments - Not suitable for customers with hearing impairments (headsets are used during the tour) - Not suitable for customers with mobility impairments Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #110 of 132** | €54 | 2h 30m | 4.74 (2365) | 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 #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. 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-guided-group-tour-of-colosseum-roman-forum-palatine-hill/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md