Italy · Monuments

3-Hour Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

3 Hours Round trip from Piazza del Colosseo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the magnificent Colosseum through the group entrance
02 Learn how gladiator shows were organised and fought
03 Discover the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, rich in charm and history
04 Hear anecdotes about the lives of the ancient Romans
05 Take spectacular photos from the panoramic terrace

Explore Rome's most famous ancient landmarks on a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Enter the Colosseum through the group entrance and visit its main levels while learning how gladiator shows were organised and fought for the entertainment of the public. Continue to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum to discover charming sites full of rich history and hear anecdotes about the lives of the ancient Romans.

Once inside, visit the main levels and learn how the gladiator shows were organised and how they fought for their lives for the entertainment of the population.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum Guided Tour

Don't waste time waiting in line for tickets - meet your tour guide and enter the Colosseum through the group entrance.
Once inside, visit the main levels and learn how the gladiator shows were organised and how they fought for their lives for the entertainment of the population.
In addition to the Colosseum, your tour also includes a visit to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Be prepared to discover places full of charm and history while listening to anecdotes about the lives of the ancient Romans.
You will also have the opportunity to take spectacular photos from the panoramic terrace to keep the memory of this experience and your trip to Rome with you.

Where this trip takes you

Colosseum main levels, Roman Forum ruins, Palatine Hill, panoramic terrace

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Piazza del Colosseo 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tickets
Licensed guide
Headsets

What's Not Included

Pick up and drop off
Gratuities

Know before you go

Different languages and times available:

English: 10:30 - 13:15
French: 10:00 - 13:30
Spanish: 10:20 - 13:30
German: 10:15 - 13:40

Group size: 20 pax

Duration: 2.5-3 hrs

The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum first and then the Colosseum.
Sometimes, on the occasion of public events or for extraordinary reasons, the archaeological area of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill can undergo partial or total closures. In these cases, you will be contacted as soon as possible.
To enter the Colosseum, it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check, so there may be a line for the security screening. Not allowed: luggage or large bags, glass objects, pets, alcohol and drugs, weapons or sharp objects, explosive substances.
The starting time can vary by about 20 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier.

Logistics