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title: Ultimate Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 149
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.69
reviews: 305
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 112 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ultimate-colosseum-roman-forum-palatine-hill-small-group-tour/
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# Ultimate Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour

**Guidekin's take:** An in depth version of the three site walk for people who want the Palatine palaces treated as seriously as the Colosseum, in a small group with time for questions. Tickets, reservation fee and taxes are included at €149 per person. The group does not wait for late arrivals, and there are stairs and uneven ground throughout.

In our comparison: #112 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore Ancient Rome on this small group tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert guide. Learn about Roman history in the places where the events took place, hearing stories about the bloody gladiatorial fights in the Colosseum. Visiting the magnificent temples and buildings of the Roman Forum is an opportunity to learn about the daily lives of the Romans. You’ll also explore the evocative ruins of the imperial palaces on the Palatine on this Rome group tour, specially designed to optimize your time.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 6 start times: between 08:15 and 15:45
- Food not included: Food and Beverages
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €139: ages 3 to 17

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €149 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 305 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Through Eternity Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 08:15, 09:15, 09:30, 11:00, 15:15, 15:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.69 from 305 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 282 of 305.

- 5 stars: 256 (84%)
- 4 stars: 26 (9%)
- 3 stars: 8 (3%)
- 2 stars: 7 (2%)
- 1 star: 8 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical context and small groups, but some find the guiding rushed or difficult to follow.

**Praised:**
- Engaging historical explanations that help make sense of the ruins
- Small groups that allow questions and personal attention
- Guides attentive to shade, water refills and rest breaks
- Illustrations that help show how the ancient sites once looked

**Complaints:**
- Heat, crowds and numerous stairs along the route
- Some get detailed explanations, while others find the commentary thin and the pace rushed
- Difficulty hearing or understanding the guide
- Guide cancellations and ticket errors have disrupted visits

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-01-13 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Headsets (for groups for six or more)
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) & reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Small group size
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-depth Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour with fluent English-speaking Guide
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

## Not included

- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food and Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)

## Itinerary

1. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - It is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
2. **Tempio di Romolo** (pass by, no stop) - It is another rare example of a well-preserved Roman monument. It's intact because it was turned into the entrance to the Church of Saints Cosma and Damiano, still functioning today
3. **Casa delle Vestali** (10m) - It was the residence of Vestal Virgins, located behind the circular Temple of Vesta at the eastern edge of the Roman Forum, between the Regia and the Palatine Hill. The domus publica, where the Pontifex Maximus dwelled, was located near the Atrium until that role was assumed...
4. **Tempio di Saturno** (pass by, no stop) - Its ruins stand at the foot of the Capitoline Hill at the western end of the Roman Forum. The original dedication of the temple is traditionally dated to 497 BC, but ancient writers disagreed greatly about the history of this site.
5. **Basilica of Maxentius** (10m) - It is an ancient building in the Roman Forum. It was the largest building in the Forum, and the last Roman basilica built in the city.
6. **Basilica Julia** (10m) - It was a structure that once stood in the Roman Forum. It was a large, ornate, public building used for meetings and other official business during the Roman Empire.
7. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - It is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.
8. **Piazza del Colosseo** (5m) - It is a square in the center of Rome between Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via Claudia. It is located on the border of rione Monti, Campitelli and Celio districts. The square can be reached from the Colosseo Metro Station on the B line of the Rome Metro.
9. **Arch of Constantine** (pass by, no stop) - Built in 315AD and noted by its triple arches, this structure commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentuis.
10. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Perhaps the best-preserved of the monuments of ancient Rome, this huge marble structure was built to hold more than 50,000 spectators to witness bloody contests of might and the slaughter of wild beasts.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:15, 09:15, 09:30, 11:00, 15:15, 15:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43A. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei1MYXJnbyBDb3JyYWRvIFJpY2NpLCA0MywgMDAxODQgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiMBIuChQKEgnBcp2Ss2EvExEiWK3mvelWPRArKhQKEgktuAWPs2EvExGLyimQSfL9FQ

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended
- 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 may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes in advance and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
- Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- Upon booking, please email the ages of all children traveling with you (email in ticket voucher)
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #112 of 132** | €149 | 3h | 4.69 (305) | 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 |

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