Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour in Rome
by Carpe Diem Tours
Choose from 3 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.€93.40Overview
This guided walking tour covers three key sites of Ancient Rome over about three hours. It is designed for small groups and includes faster entry to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. An expert licensed guide explains the history and significance of each location while answering questions. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where the guide shares stories about gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering, including panoramic views from above the arena. After about an hour, the group moves to Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome and site of imperial palace ruins. Visitors will see views of the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum while walking among the ruins. The final stop is the Roman Forum, the center of political and social life in ancient Rome. Guests walk on original Roman roads such as the Via Sacra and Via Nova and see the remains of temples and arches. The guide provides detailed explanations to help visualize the forum’s former appearance. The tour is available in several languages depending on the option selected. Optional access to the Arena floor can be purchased separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum, where the guide recounts stories of gladiators and Roman emperors. Visitors explore the arena’s interior and learn about the events held there. The guide also explains Roman engineering techniques and offers views from above the arena. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Palatine Hill
Next, the group walks to Palatine Hill, the most important of Rome’s seven hills. The guide shows the ruins of the Imperial Palace and explains the hill’s role as the city’s legendary birthplace. Visitors can see the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum from here. This visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Roman Forum
The final stop is the Roman Forum, once the center of Roman public life. Visitors walk on original Roman roads, the Via Sacra and Via Nova, among temples and arches. The guide describes the forum’s history and reconstructs the site’s past appearance. This stop takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Meeting point
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
End point
The tour will either finish in the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on which monument we start with, where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring the area.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 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 Carpe Diem Tours
Choose from 3 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.€93.40Overview
This guided walking tour covers three key sites of Ancient Rome over about three hours. It is designed for small groups and includes faster entry to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. An expert licensed guide explains the history and significance of each location while answering questions. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where the guide shares stories about gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering, including panoramic views from above the arena. After about an hour, the group moves to Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome and site of imperial palace ruins. Visitors will see views of the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum while walking among the ruins. The final stop is the Roman Forum, the center of political and social life in ancient Rome. Guests walk on original Roman roads such as the Via Sacra and Via Nova and see the remains of temples and arches. The guide provides detailed explanations to help visualize the forum’s former appearance. The tour is available in several languages depending on the option selected. Optional access to the Arena floor can be purchased separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum, where the guide recounts stories of gladiators and Roman emperors. Visitors explore the arena’s interior and learn about the events held there. The guide also explains Roman engineering techniques and offers views from above the arena. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Palatine Hill
Next, the group walks to Palatine Hill, the most important of Rome’s seven hills. The guide shows the ruins of the Imperial Palace and explains the hill’s role as the city’s legendary birthplace. Visitors can see the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum from here. This visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Roman Forum
The final stop is the Roman Forum, once the center of Roman public life. Visitors walk on original Roman roads, the Via Sacra and Via Nova, among temples and arches. The guide describes the forum’s history and reconstructs the site’s past appearance. This stop takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Meeting point
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
End point
The tour will either finish in the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on which monument we start with, where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring the area.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.