--- title: Walking Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 199 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 19 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/walking-tour-of-the-colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill/ --- # Walking Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill **Guidekin's take:** Small group, and the guides are archaeologists, historians or art historians by profession, which shows in a 4.99 rating across 80 reviews. Entry, reservation fee and headsets are included at €199 per person. Runs in all weather, and on the first Sunday of the month you queue with the guide for free tickets instead of a booked slot. In our comparison: #19 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview - Dedicated line at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - High-quality licensed tour guides (archeologists, historians and historians of art) - Small group ## Before you book - Meeting point: If you come by metro or on feet, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 17 start times: between 08:30 and 16:30 - Food not included: Food and souvenirs - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 6 to 10 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €199 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Rome in tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 17 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.99 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 80 of 80. - 5 stars: 79 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the archaeological insight and clear explanations; entry queues can still occur. **Praised:** - Detailed archaeological context that makes the ruins easier to understand - Reconstruction pictures help guests visualise the ancient buildings - Clear meeting instructions sent before the tour, often with location photos - Small groups give guests opportunities to ask questions - Considerate pacing with time to enjoy the sights and take photographs **Complaints:** - Some visitors report entry queues, including on free admission days Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2016-05-19 to 2026-06-26); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local guide - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. - Professional archaeologist, historian or art historian guide - Headsets for groups of 6 people or more ## Not included - Food and souvenirs ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - - Stunning view of the underground levels - Ground level - Corridor dividing second by third tier - Several stops for panoramic views of the Colosseum and surroundings 2. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - - Emperors' palaces - Place where, according to the legend, the two twins Romulus and Remus where abandoned and raised by the she wolf - Stunning views over the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - - Beating heart of the political, social and religious life of the romans - Place of the cremation Julius Caesar and podium where Mark Anthony made his funeral speech about him - Among the biggest archaeological areas in Europe - Sacra Via - Temple of Antonino and Faustina -... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point If you come by metro or on feet, as you go out of Colosseo metro stop (B line), cross the street and keeping the colosseum to the left, you'll get to the arch, the meeting point is to the right of it, at a small column close to a street lamp. Search for Rome in tours sign! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJr7S6ZLZhLxMR1HoxPPpeAqU Ends: The tour ends at the roman forum, very close to the church of Saint Peter in chains, where you can find the Moses of Michelangelo, and you'll be close to the Metro stop Cavour B line, 1 stop from Termini station ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress properly. - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a valid ID at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - For people with mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, please have a look at our private tour (https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Private-tour-of-the-Colosseum-Roman-forum-and-Palatine-hill/d511-63534P7) so the itinerary can be customized to your needs - A valid ID is required for participants under 18 at the Colosseum entrance - 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 first Sunday of the month the access to the monuments is free. This means that we cannot pre buy an entrance slot but clients have to show up and make a line with the guide to get a ticket. So you will meet your guide at 8am in order to avoid the crowds but be aware there will be a waiting time before entering the colosseum. The guide, by the way, will use this time to properly introduce the tour and keep you entertained Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 132** | €199 | 3h | 4.99 (80) | 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 #19 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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