Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access
by City Walkers Tours
Choose from 8 available options
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✓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.€108Overview
Rome's Colosseum is one of the largest ancient Roman structures, built between 72 and 80 AD. This guided tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The tour starts at the Colosseum, where the guide explains its history, architecture, and role as an entertainment venue in ancient Rome. Visitors learn about the political and social context of the Roman Empire at that time. After the Colosseum, participants receive digital tickets to enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently. The Roman Forum was the center of political, religious, and commercial life in Rome, with ruins of important buildings to explore. The guide provides directions from the Colosseum exit to the Forum entrance near the Arch of Titus. The Palatine Hill is where Rome was originally founded, with ruins of imperial palaces and the Farnese Gardens. Visitors can walk to a terrace viewpoint that overlooks the Roman Forum. The tour includes headsets to hear the guide clearly, a licensed guide throughout, and the required entrance tickets, except for optional areas like the underground or arena floor, which are not included unless specifically selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval structure in central Rome made from travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete. Construction began in 72 AD under Emperor Vespasian and finished in 80 AD by Emperor Titus. It is the largest building constructed in ancient Rome and served as a major entertainment venue. The visit here lasts about one hour.
60 min
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was the heart of ancient Rome’s political, religious, and financial life. It contains the ruins of important buildings from that era. Visitors receive PDF tickets on their electronic devices to enter after the Colosseum visit. From the Colosseum exit, turn right toward the Arch of Titus, then enter the Forum and Palatine Hill area on the right. The visit here lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill is the site where Rome was first established by Romulus. It contains ruins of imperial palaces and the Farnese Gardens. From the gardens, visitors can reach a terrace with views over the Roman Forum. Tickets allow access to both the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The visit here lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is near Caffe Roma (close to the upper floor exit of the metro station "Colosseo"). Our staff will hold a "City Walkers" sign, and wearing a light blue uniform. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have a valid ID with you
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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Rome Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access
by City Walkers Tours
Choose from 8 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.€108Overview
Rome's Colosseum is one of the largest ancient Roman structures, built between 72 and 80 AD. This guided tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The tour starts at the Colosseum, where the guide explains its history, architecture, and role as an entertainment venue in ancient Rome. Visitors learn about the political and social context of the Roman Empire at that time. After the Colosseum, participants receive digital tickets to enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently. The Roman Forum was the center of political, religious, and commercial life in Rome, with ruins of important buildings to explore. The guide provides directions from the Colosseum exit to the Forum entrance near the Arch of Titus. The Palatine Hill is where Rome was originally founded, with ruins of imperial palaces and the Farnese Gardens. Visitors can walk to a terrace viewpoint that overlooks the Roman Forum. The tour includes headsets to hear the guide clearly, a licensed guide throughout, and the required entrance tickets, except for optional areas like the underground or arena floor, which are not included unless specifically selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval structure in central Rome made from travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete. Construction began in 72 AD under Emperor Vespasian and finished in 80 AD by Emperor Titus. It is the largest building constructed in ancient Rome and served as a major entertainment venue. The visit here lasts about one hour.
60 min
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was the heart of ancient Rome’s political, religious, and financial life. It contains the ruins of important buildings from that era. Visitors receive PDF tickets on their electronic devices to enter after the Colosseum visit. From the Colosseum exit, turn right toward the Arch of Titus, then enter the Forum and Palatine Hill area on the right. The visit here lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill is the site where Rome was first established by Romulus. It contains ruins of imperial palaces and the Farnese Gardens. From the gardens, visitors can reach a terrace with views over the Roman Forum. Tickets allow access to both the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The visit here lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is near Caffe Roma (close to the upper floor exit of the metro station "Colosseo"). Our staff will hold a "City Walkers" sign, and wearing a light blue uniform. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have a valid ID with you
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 between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.