Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour

4.6/5

Excellent
987 reviews
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£52.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Take part in a guided tour of the three main archaeological areas of the Eternal City
  • Step back in time as you discover Ancient Rome's glorious history
  • Get access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Customize your tour with options for regular groups (up to 24 passengers), small group (up to 15 passengers), or semi-private experiences (up to 10 passengers)
What to expect

Discover the glory of Ancient Rome on this tour of the Eternal City's three main archaeological areas: The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Your guide will retrace the history of the empire from its birth in 753 BC, telling you about the clashes between gladiators that took place in the Colosseum and the exciting events related to the kingdoms of Caesar and Nero.

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What's included
  • check Expert tour guide
  • check Headsets if necessary
What's not included
  • x_not_included Pick-up
Where

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:
At Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop 'Colosseo'. Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • To avoid problems at the entrance, please do not bring large bags or backpacks. The Colosseum does not have any cloakroom facilities
  • Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed

Know in advance:

  • In case of last-minute, unpredictable closures of the venues, customers will be offered an extended tour
  • There may be delays when passing through mandatory security checks
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • This tour has a group size of 24 or less
  • The itinerary for these tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. Any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
  • All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If the local operator does not receive the full customers' names, they will cancel the booking. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed

Remember to bring:

  • Due to the security regulations of the Colosseum, a valid passport or ID is required to participate in this tour; passengers who do not provide valid proof of identity will be denied entry
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 96 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6 /5

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    Iryna

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    5

    6 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Excellent

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    Andrew

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    5

    21 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Enjoyed everything but Francesca the tour guide from City Wonders was exceptional. Francesca was knowledgeable, passionate and truly caring. We had an amazing tour. Thank you Francesca.

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    Jane

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    5

    1 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Jo Jo/Georgeo was amazing, he was really in depth in the information he gave us, he was polite, welcoming and funny too. He was the perfect tour guide. He went around everyone and got to know our names and where we were from and chatted with us. The places he showed us was amazing

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    13 October 2025

    Our guide Sam was absolutely brilliant and kept us informed every step of the way. He was very pleased when we asked questions and was very happy to answer everything in great detail.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    13 October 2025

    Really good - booking and administration very efficient - the guide was excellent - friendly engaging and knowledgeable - highly recommended - we would have missed so much without the guide!!! Well worth the cost

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    3 October 2025

    A great tour, just the right length which was made even better by our guide, Sam. He was very knowledgeable and also very funny. We learned a great deal and would like to thank Sam very much. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants an introduction to Ancient Rome.