Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour in Rome
by Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€92Overview
This guided tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers three major Roman landmarks: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where the guide explains the history of the amphitheater, including its construction techniques, gladiator battles, and the use of trapdoors and cages in the arena. Visitors walk around the first and second tiers to see the arena from different viewpoints. Next, the group moves to Palatine Hill to explore ancient settlement ruins dating back to the 9th century BC. The guide shows the elliptical sunken Hippodrome from the Palace of Domitian and points out views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum valley. The legend of Romulus and Remus is also explained here. The final stop is the Roman Forum, where guests see important ruins such as the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, and Basilica of Maxentius. The guide describes the Sacred Way, the main road used by Roman centurions after battles. The tour includes entrance tickets for all three sites and offers options for group guided tours in English with headsets, private guided tours, and audio-guided tours in multiple languages. The Colosseum Arena access can be chosen as an upgrade for special priority entry directly to the arena floor.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum, Rome's iconic amphitheater. The official guide explains its history, construction methods, and the gladiator games held inside. Visitors learn about the arena's trapdoors, gladiator preparations, animal cages, and executions. The group walks around the first tiers, viewing the arena floor and hearing stories of sea battles and ancient spectacles.
60 min
Palatine Hill
Next, the group visits Palatine Hill, where early Roman settlements from the 9th century BC are found. The guide shows the Hippodrome, a sunken elliptical garden from the Palace of Domitian. Visitors enjoy views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum valley. The guide recounts the legend of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
45 min
Roman Forum
The tour concludes at the Roman Forum, an archaeological site with important ruins such as the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, and Basilica of Maxentius. The guide describes the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where Roman centurions marched after their victories.
45 min
Meeting point
SELF-AUDIO GUIDED TOUR Meet our staff at our Travel Agency at Via Labicana, 96 (300 meters from the Colosseum entrance). Our staff will give you the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum tickets and the QR code to download the audioguide app on your SmartPhone.
End point
TOURS ALWAYS END IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE COLOSSEUM AND ROMAN FORUM
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour in Rome
by Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€92Overview
This guided tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers three major Roman landmarks: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where the guide explains the history of the amphitheater, including its construction techniques, gladiator battles, and the use of trapdoors and cages in the arena. Visitors walk around the first and second tiers to see the arena from different viewpoints. Next, the group moves to Palatine Hill to explore ancient settlement ruins dating back to the 9th century BC. The guide shows the elliptical sunken Hippodrome from the Palace of Domitian and points out views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum valley. The legend of Romulus and Remus is also explained here. The final stop is the Roman Forum, where guests see important ruins such as the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, and Basilica of Maxentius. The guide describes the Sacred Way, the main road used by Roman centurions after battles. The tour includes entrance tickets for all three sites and offers options for group guided tours in English with headsets, private guided tours, and audio-guided tours in multiple languages. The Colosseum Arena access can be chosen as an upgrade for special priority entry directly to the arena floor.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum, Rome's iconic amphitheater. The official guide explains its history, construction methods, and the gladiator games held inside. Visitors learn about the arena's trapdoors, gladiator preparations, animal cages, and executions. The group walks around the first tiers, viewing the arena floor and hearing stories of sea battles and ancient spectacles.
60 min
Palatine Hill
Next, the group visits Palatine Hill, where early Roman settlements from the 9th century BC are found. The guide shows the Hippodrome, a sunken elliptical garden from the Palace of Domitian. Visitors enjoy views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum valley. The guide recounts the legend of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
45 min
Roman Forum
The tour concludes at the Roman Forum, an archaeological site with important ruins such as the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, and Basilica of Maxentius. The guide describes the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where Roman centurions marched after their victories.
45 min
Meeting point
SELF-AUDIO GUIDED TOUR Meet our staff at our Travel Agency at Via Labicana, 96 (300 meters from the Colosseum entrance). Our staff will give you the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum tickets and the QR code to download the audioguide app on your SmartPhone.
End point
TOURS ALWAYS END IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE COLOSSEUM AND ROMAN FORUM
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.