Small Group Colosseum Guided Tour with Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Immerse Yourself in Ancient Rome’s Three Must-See Sites!
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Clock icon3 hrs
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What's included?

Check iconGuided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Check iconTimed entry tickets to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Check iconSmall-group, personal tour experience
Check iconLocal, expert guide

Excluded

Cross iconEntry to the Arena Floor or Underground areas
Cross icon Hotel pickup/drop-off
Cross iconFood, drinks, and personal expenses

Join our expert guide in an adventure through ancient Rome. No Rome trip would be complete without exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum — the three most immersive sites of the world’s mightiest ancient empire. So what can you expect from our Colosseum guided tour?


Our Colosseum guided tour gets you straight inside.

Our most complete three-hour tour of ancient Rome starts at the Colosseum, which you’ll step straight inside with your timed entry tickets. Your expert guide will help you uncover the mysteries and histories of the Colosseum and follow in the footsteps of the ancients. Any question you can think of, they’ve got the answer – so ask away!

What are the holes that pockmark the ancient amphitheatre? Why is one side shorter than the other? And how much do we really know about the gladiators—and even emperors—who battled on the arena sands? (We promise the answers will surprise you!)


Ascend the Palatine Hill and explore where Rome was founded

After exploring the Colosseum, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill to discover the birthplace of the ancient city. Here, your storyteller guide will recount the mythical foundation of Rome, the legend of Romulus and Remus, and the stories of the emperors who resided on the Palatine, like Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula. Next, we’ll explore the ruins of some of the most luxurious palaces in Roman history, the emperor’s residences on the Palatine Hill, from which we get our word ‘palace.’


Finish your Colosseum guided tour in the Roman Forum

Last but not least, we’ll head into the Roman Forum, the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was really like for everyday Romans as we explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of towering temples, triumphal arches, sprawling basilicas, and the ancient senate house as you walk on the very same stones that the likes of Caesar and Cicero once did. 


This is one of our most popular tours, so be sure to book your slot ASAP!

Tour Highlights

  • Check iconDiscover three must-see sites in one tour
  • Check iconEnjoy the fun facts and masterful storytelling of an expert guide
  • Check iconTravel back in time and immerse yourself in the life of Rome’s gladiators
  • Check iconMarvel at the views of Rome from atop the Palatine Hill
  • Check iconUncover the Colosseum’s mysteries with your expert licensed guide
  • Check iconFollow in the footsteps of Caesar as you tread the cobbles of the Roman Forum

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Meet beneath the Arch of Constantine

Meet your guide in the shadow of the emperor Constantine’s ancient triumphal arch.

Colosseum

Explore Italy’s most iconic ancient amphitheatre and discover its stories and secrets.

Palatine Hill

Ascend the picturesque Palatine Hill, the site upon which Rome was founded.

Roman Forum

Your tour finishes in the Roman Forum, the bustling centre of the ancient world’s mightiest empire.

Explore the Roman Forum

Discover the temples, basilicas and triumphal arches at the centre of antiquity’s most powerful empire.

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Key Info

When?

9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00

Where?

Arch of Constantine

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Know Before You Go

  • Please be around the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Look out for a member of our team holding a Carpe Diem Rome sign
  • Only small bags will be allowed inside
  • Prohibited items include scissors, pocket knives, aerosols and liquids, even if less than 100ml (except for water)
  • Please bring/wear: comfortable walking shoes, a jacket or umbrella if rain is forecast, and a water bottle


Due to limited ticket sales, and the allocation of a single nominative ticket for each confirmed guest, all sales on Colosseum tours are final.

Important

A physical ID is required (no copies), and all guests must be 18+. Dress smart-casual—no sportswear, joggers, or flip-flops. For fancy dress, please check with us first.

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