Rome Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
by Show Me Italy
Choose from 6 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.€89.80Overview
This guided walking tour in Rome lasts about two and a half hours and includes skip-the-line access to the Colosseum. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where the guide explains its construction, the people behind it, and the gladiator contests held inside. Visitors enter through the arches without waiting in ticket lines and learn about the "100 Days of Games" that marked the arena's opening. After exploring the Colosseum for around 45 minutes, the group moves to the Roman Forum for about an hour. Here, the guide highlights the remains of the ancient city's center. The tour finishes with a 45-minute visit to Palatine Hill, where guests see the ruins of emperors' palaces, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and the House of the Vestal Virgin, while hearing about Rome’s founding legends and viewing the city skyline. Headsets are provided to hear the guide clearly. This tour includes all entrance tickets and reservation fees for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, plus a professional guide. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
Built in 80 AD, the Colosseum is one of the longest surviving monuments of the ancient world. The guide points out details on its facade and describes the "100 Days of Games" that celebrated its opening. Visitors learn about the gladiator battles and the crowd atmosphere inside the arena. The visit lasts about 45 minutes.
60 min
Palatine Hill
This was once the heart of Ancient Rome and is now an archaeological site. The guide explains the remains of temples and public buildings as visitors walk through for approximately one hour.
45 min
Colosseum
The tour continues with a 45-minute walk on Palatine Hill, where the ruins of emperors’ palaces, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and the House of the Vestal Virgin are located. The guide talks about the foundation of Rome and legends like Romulus and Remus while showing views of the city.
45 min
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano. Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali.
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
Rome Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
by Show Me Italy
Choose from 6 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.€89.80Overview
This guided walking tour in Rome lasts about two and a half hours and includes skip-the-line access to the Colosseum. The tour begins at the Colosseum, where the guide explains its construction, the people behind it, and the gladiator contests held inside. Visitors enter through the arches without waiting in ticket lines and learn about the "100 Days of Games" that marked the arena's opening. After exploring the Colosseum for around 45 minutes, the group moves to the Roman Forum for about an hour. Here, the guide highlights the remains of the ancient city's center. The tour finishes with a 45-minute visit to Palatine Hill, where guests see the ruins of emperors' palaces, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and the House of the Vestal Virgin, while hearing about Rome’s founding legends and viewing the city skyline. Headsets are provided to hear the guide clearly. This tour includes all entrance tickets and reservation fees for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, plus a professional guide. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
Built in 80 AD, the Colosseum is one of the longest surviving monuments of the ancient world. The guide points out details on its facade and describes the "100 Days of Games" that celebrated its opening. Visitors learn about the gladiator battles and the crowd atmosphere inside the arena. The visit lasts about 45 minutes.
60 min
Palatine Hill
This was once the heart of Ancient Rome and is now an archaeological site. The guide explains the remains of temples and public buildings as visitors walk through for approximately one hour.
45 min
Colosseum
The tour continues with a 45-minute walk on Palatine Hill, where the ruins of emperors’ palaces, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and the House of the Vestal Virgin are located. The guide talks about the foundation of Rome and legends like Romulus and Remus while showing views of the city.
45 min
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano. Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali.
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.