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Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

Rating star icon4.95(452)
User icon24 Guests Max
Clock icon3 hrs
Info iconFlexible Travel
Immerse Yourself in Ancient Rome’s Three Must-See Sites!

What's included?

Check iconPriority access and museum entry into three of Rome’s major attractions
Check iconA top-rated tour at the best value price
Check iconStorytelling from a fluent, licensed guide and individual headsets to hear them clearly
Check iconA well-paced and comfortable, small group experience 
Check iconStunning above-the-arena views of Rome

Excluded

Cross iconTransportation to and from the meeting point.

Immerse Yourself in Ancient Rome’s Three Must-See Sites!


Ready to travel back in time to experience the might of the Roman Empire? Our Colosseum guided tour lets you step straight into ancient Rome, no time machines (or long lines) required. With timed-entry, fast-track access, and an expert licensed guide, you’ll breeze past the queues and straight into the jaw-dropping world of emperors, gladiators, and ancient stories that will stick with you forever.


We’ll start our 3-hour adventure at the Colosseum, Rome’s most famous amphitheatre and the site of some of the most bloody public spectacles in history. Your guide will reveal the story and secrets behind this impressive monument and provide answers to your burning questions:


  • Did they really flood the Colosseum?
  • What are those mysterious holes in the walls?
  • Did gladiators always fight to the death?
  • How has the building remained intact after thousands of years?


The answers might surprise you, but not more than the exclusive above-the-arena views that offer a new perspective of the Eternal City.


After your immersive Colosseum tour, we’ll ascend Palatine Hill, Rome's legendary birthplace. It was here that Romulus founded his city, after murdering his brother Remus, and where the rich and famous of the Roman Republic had their homes. During the Roman Empire, the Palatine Hill was the site of the emperor's palace, royal intrigue, and some of the city's best panoramic views. This is where myths met marble, and emperors ruled with an iron fist.


Then we will head down into the Roman Forum, once the buzzing hub of Roman public life. We’ll wander through the ruins of ancient temples, triumphal arches, and the political stages that shaped the Roman Empire, all brought to life through the expert storytelling of your licensed guide.


With a group of up to 24 people, a well-paced itinerary, and the best value for money of any Colosseum tour, this isn’t just a tour; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience through the rise (and fall) of ancient Rome. Spots fill fast, so grab yours and make your Roman holiday legendary. Best value. Zero stress. Epic stories. Spots fill fast, so grab yours and make your Roman holiday legendary.


Want a more personalised experience? We recommend upgrading to our Small-Group Colosseum Tour. With a maximum of 12 people per group, you can explore at a more relaxed pace and experience the dedicated attention of your guide, who will answer all of your burning questions.



Tour Highlights

  • Check iconSee more for less on a budget-friendly tour of Ancient Rome
  • Check iconSave time with fast-track entry at Rome’s three must-see sites
  • Check iconEnjoy fascinating storytelling from an expert guide
  • Check iconUnleash your inner Senator in the Roman Forum
  • Check iconExplore Ancient Rome in the comfort and ease of an organised itinerary

Tour Route

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Meet beneath the Arch of Constantine

Meet your guide in the shadow of the emperor Constantine’s ancient triumphal arch.

Colosseum

Explore Italy’s most iconic ancient amphitheatre and discover its stories and secrets.

Palatine Hill

​​Climb the picturesque Palatine Hill, the site upon which Rome was founded.

Roman Forum

Your tour finishes in the Roman Forum, the bustling centre of the ancient world’s mightiest empire.

Explore the Roman Forum

Discover the temples, basilicas and triumphal arches at the centre of antiquity’s most powerful empire.

Key Info

Starting Time(s)

09:00, 09:25, 09:30, 13:25, 13:30

Meeting Point

Arch of Constantine

Important Information

Please note: We will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we are able to purchase.

Know Before You Go

  • Free 72-hour cancellation
  • Please be in the area 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Look out for a member of our team holding a Carpe Diem Rome sign
  • Our Colosseum Arena Tour runs whatever the weather! We do not offer refunds
  • Only small bags will be allowed inside
  • Prohibited items include scissors, pocket knives, aerosols and liquids, even if less than 100ml (except for water)
  • Please bring/wear: comfortable walking shoes, a jacket or umbrella if rain is forecast, and a water bottle
  • This tour includes tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

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