Guided Walking Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Rome
by Tourismotion
Choose from 4 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.€86Overview
This guided walking tour in Rome lasts about three hours and covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. It begins at the Colosseum, where the guide explains the architecture and history of the arena, including the underground chambers and systems used for gladiatorial games. Next, the tour moves to the Roman Forum. Visitors walk through the ruins of temples, basilicas, and public spaces that were central to Roman political, religious, and social life. The guide shares detailed information about key locations such as the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Titus, and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The final stop is Palatine Hill, where guests explore the remains of imperial palaces like the Domus Augustana, the House of Livia, and the Stadium of Domitian. The guide also discusses the hill’s mythological significance as the legendary birthplace of Rome and the home of Romulus and Remus. The tour includes a Colosseum reservation fee, and options are available for a Colosseum regular entrance ticket, an arena floor entrance, a guided tour with headphones, and an AI videoguide app. Tips, pick-up, and mobility assistance are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum, where visitors spend about one hour. The guide explains the structure and history of this iconic Roman monument, focusing on the gladiatorial games and the underground chambers that supported the arena’s events.
60 min
Roman Forum
Next is a one-hour visit to the Roman Forum, the political and social center of ancient Rome. Guests walk among the ruins of temples, basilicas, and public buildings while learning about important historical events and landmarks like the Temple of Saturn and the Arch of Titus.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final stop is Palatine Hill, where the group spends about one hour. This site was home to Roman emperors, with ruins of palaces such as the Domus Augustana and the House of Livia. The guide also shares stories about Rome’s founding myths and the hill’s views over the city.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide on the Via dei Fori Imperiali exit (corner with Piazza del Colosseo), between the fountain and the green kiosk. The guide will be holding a sign with "Tourismotion" on it. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
End point
The tour will end after the visit at the Palatine Hill
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
Guided Walking Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Rome
by Tourismotion
Choose from 4 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.€86Overview
This guided walking tour in Rome lasts about three hours and covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. It begins at the Colosseum, where the guide explains the architecture and history of the arena, including the underground chambers and systems used for gladiatorial games. Next, the tour moves to the Roman Forum. Visitors walk through the ruins of temples, basilicas, and public spaces that were central to Roman political, religious, and social life. The guide shares detailed information about key locations such as the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Titus, and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The final stop is Palatine Hill, where guests explore the remains of imperial palaces like the Domus Augustana, the House of Livia, and the Stadium of Domitian. The guide also discusses the hill’s mythological significance as the legendary birthplace of Rome and the home of Romulus and Remus. The tour includes a Colosseum reservation fee, and options are available for a Colosseum regular entrance ticket, an arena floor entrance, a guided tour with headphones, and an AI videoguide app. Tips, pick-up, and mobility assistance are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour starts at the Colosseum, where visitors spend about one hour. The guide explains the structure and history of this iconic Roman monument, focusing on the gladiatorial games and the underground chambers that supported the arena’s events.
60 min
Roman Forum
Next is a one-hour visit to the Roman Forum, the political and social center of ancient Rome. Guests walk among the ruins of temples, basilicas, and public buildings while learning about important historical events and landmarks like the Temple of Saturn and the Arch of Titus.
60 min
Palatine Hill
The final stop is Palatine Hill, where the group spends about one hour. This site was home to Roman emperors, with ruins of palaces such as the Domus Augustana and the House of Livia. The guide also shares stories about Rome’s founding myths and the hill’s views over the city.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide on the Via dei Fori Imperiali exit (corner with Piazza del Colosseo), between the fountain and the green kiosk. The guide will be holding a sign with "Tourismotion" on it. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
End point
The tour will end after the visit at the Palatine Hill
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.