Colosseum Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Duration1h - 3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

Want to discover Ancient Rome at the best price? This top-rated, small-group tour is the perfect way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with ease and depth. With faster access, a licensed expert guide, and an intimate group setting, you’ll enjoy a richer, more personal journey through history in just 3 hours.

The tour begins inside the iconic Colosseum, where epic stories of gladiators, emperors, and ingenious Roman design come to life. Take in breathtaking views from above the arena as your guide brings ancient Rome vividly to life.

From there, we’ll head up to Palatine Hill, Rome’s mythical birthplace and home to its most opulent imperial palaces. Then descend into the Roman Forum, the vibrant centre of politics, religion, and everyday Roman life.

Thoughtfully paced and designed for comfort, this tour allows plenty of time for questions at every stop and is the best way to see Rome’s top sites at unbeatable value.

This tour is offered in multiple languages.

Options

Small-Group Colosseum Tour

Small Group Colosseum tour (max 12 people) with visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Colosseum Tour + Photoshoot

Full Colosseum Tour + pro photoshoot. Meet your photographer 1 hour before at 5 of the best Colosseum photo spots.
Starting point:
Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Colosseum Tour

Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a guided group tour with headsets for clear commentary.
Duration: 3 hours
Starting point:
Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What's included

Engaging small-group tour of Ancient Rome with a licensed guide sharing expert insights and stories
Highly rated experience offering great value for money
Relaxed pace with a carefully planned itinerary and headsets provided so you won’t miss a word
This tour is offered in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
Colosseum entry ticket (€18 value) with access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum

Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
Access to the Arena floor is not included unless specifically selected for an additional fee
Transportation, food, and drinks

What to expect

Colosseum
1h · Admission ticket included

Learn the fascinating stories of famous gladiators, gruesome games and emperor executions. From senator to plebian, everyone visited the Colosseum, and now you can too, and learn everything there is to know. Your guide's stories will bring the whole place to life in front of your very eyes!

*Please note we will start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on the time of tickets we can purchase.*
Palatine Hill
30m · Admission ticket included

Discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by towering pine trees and spectacular views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below. Only the wealthiest and most influential people in Rome lived on the Palatine, and now, with the help of your expert guide, you get to learn all about them!
Roman Forum
30m · Admission ticket included

Walk the Via Sacra and the Via Nova and weave around towering temples and ornate arches, see the Senate House and the remains of the Rostra - and learn all about the ancient city’s political, social and commercial heart.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Photoshoot Option Only: Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the Colosseo Metro station. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point and look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs up.

Meeting point

Please meet us in front of the Arch of Constantine. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds.

End point

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry

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.

Reviews

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