Guided Tours

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small Group Tour

Name: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small Group Tour
Start: 2025-10-13T09:00:00
End: 2025-10-13T12:00:00
Location: Rome

Colosseum facade with tourists, Rome, Italy.

Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.

Tourists taking a selfie inside the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Colosseum exterior with arches, part of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.

Duration

2 hr 30 min - 3 hr

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Enjoy an immersive tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum along with an expert guide and a group of just 15 people.

4.5/5

(3,396)

Rob

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

A very friendly and sociable man with a lot of knowledge. He did not just regurgitate a memorized story, but always knew the answer to more difficult questions. The man was a very enthusiastic storyteller. We enjoyed the tour!!!

Wim

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Real added value from guide Polina's enthusiasm and expert commentary. Top spots visited that you wouldn't discover otherwise. Very pleasant tour and Colosseum was really great to see from the bottom and top. Highly recommended across the board.

Natalie

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We happened to be the only people in our group at that time. Francesca was fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Coliseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum, and answered every question we came up with. When we first arrived at the Coliseum, the lines were very lomg, so she guided us up to the Forum. By the time we clame back, the lines were much shorter. She knew the best places for photos and made sure we had plenty of water and restroom breaks. Our favorite tour guide of the trip!

Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill's grandeur with timed entry, along with an optional Arena stage.

Avoid the crowds and opt for a small group tour, offering a more personalized experience with fascinating details about Roman religion, governance, and architecture.

Upgrade to Arena access and stand where the gladiators fought animals with their bare hands.

Learn from your expert guide how Rome's ingenious sewer system transformed a swampy area into the vibrant commercial and political hub of the Roman Forum.

Did you know that the Roman Forum once housed a sacred grove dedicated to Jupiter, a powerful god in Roman mythology? Visitors can still explore the ruins of this grove today.

Small-group guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Timed entry to the Colosseum

Group of up to 15 guests

Arena floor access (as per option selected)

Headsets

Access to the Colosseum underground

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meals

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Francesca
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Brilliantly organised. Our guide was friendly, easy to understand, very knowledgeable and ever so kind and considerate - especially with the heat. Loved the tour and would highly recommend going as a small group.
Wim
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Real added value from guide Polina's enthusiasm and expert commentary. Top spots visited that you wouldn't discover otherwise. Very pleasant tour and Colosseum was really great to see from the bottom and top. Highly recommended across the board.
Rose
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
An unforgettable visit to the Colosseum thanks to our guide Said! His explanations were clear, full of anecdotes and very lively. You could tell he knew his subject inside out, and really enjoyed sharing his knowledge. Thanks to him, we discovered the Colosseum from a whole new angle, far beyond what you'd find in the usual guidebooks. Many thanks to Said for this fascinating experience!
Rob
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A very friendly and sociable man with a lot of knowledge. He did not just regurgitate a memorized story, but always knew the answer to more difficult questions. The man was a very enthusiastic storyteller. We enjoyed the tour!!!
Jeyka
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Alessandro was amazing. He got so much knowledge. The dynamic was amazing. He told us stories, funny fact and encouraged us to participate.

An unmatched introduction to the Eternal City

After meeting your guide, you will be led to the dominating Colosseum. Make your way directly into the world’s largest amphitheater ever constructed. Your tour guide will regale you with stories of the infamous gladiator games. Believed to have been constructed as a gift from ancient emperors to the Roman people, this grand outdoor amphitheater once served as the epicenter for entertainment, hosting various public spectacles.

Dive into Rome’s history at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

In the next leg of this exciting tour, walk the path that citizens once used every day as you venture into the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra. Neighboring the Colosseum, this rectangular marketplace provides an insight into ancient life in Rome, unlike any other site. Explore in a small group of 15.

Finally, make your way to Palatine Hill to enjoy one of the city’s best vantage points and discover the hill where the city was originally founded. Explore the ruins of the Flavian Palace and Stadium of Domitian, as well as the legendary Hut of Romulus.

Colosseum

Monday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	08:30am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

Palatine Hill

Monday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

Roman Forum

Monday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:30pm

What's not allowed

Keep in mind large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the venue. It's best to leave your luggage behind for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

Rain or shine, this tour won't be canceled. If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.

Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

The order of attractions visited might be subject to change. Your guide will help you navigate all 3 sites on a daily basis the crowds.

As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.