Italy · Walking Tours

Walking Tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

3 Hours Round trip from Rome Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in one tour
  • 02 Walk through the heart of Ancient Rome with a private guide
  • 03 Visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
  • 04 Discover the political and religious center of ancient Rome
  • 05 Enjoy views from Palatine Hill over the Forum and Circus Maximus
  • 06 Includes Colosseum and Roman Forum tickets

Step into the heart of Ancient Rome on a guided walking tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. In just 3 hours, explore some of the city’s most iconic archaeological sites and follow in the footsteps of senators, gladiators and emperors.

Discover the Colosseum, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, then continue through the Roman Forum, once the center of political and religious life in Rome. Complete the experience on Palatine Hill, one of the oldest parts of the city, with views over the Forum and Circus Maximus.

Step into the heart of Ancient Rome on a guided walking tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Rome
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ancient rome tour

Walking tour locations: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

A real jump back in time to the ancient Rome. Re-experience life as it was 2000 years ago, walking on the same cobblestones once beaten by senators, gladiators and emperors. We will guide through the world greatest monuments, to live again the magic atmosphere that only our walking tour can assure you.

If you think about Rome, you think about Colosseum, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World that gathers millions of visitors every year. Despite it was damaged by time, catastrophes and atmospheric agents, it has also been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will take you inside the most amazing world’s Amphitheater, once used to stage spectacular gladiatorial games, to discover its secrets, all this with no queues! We will continue the tour visiting the Roman Forum. It was the center of the religion and the political life of Rome, composed of 50 buildings, including churches, arches and temples, arose in the Palatine Hill. We will go on towards the Palatine Hill: the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome and one of the most ancient parts of the city. It stands 40 meters above the forum, and looks down upon it on one side and upon the Circus Maximus on the other.

Special about this Walking Tour of Ancient Rome

Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.

This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors. Only few minutes.

For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.

It is confirmed the prohibition of bringing backpacks , camping , bulky bags and luggage / trolley, can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.

IMPORTANT INFO: THE FIRST SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH THE MUSEUMS ARE ALL FREE AND WE DON’T OFFER THIS TOUR

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Rome 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Official Tour guide
  • Private tour
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum tickets Included
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • For last minute bookings (less than 30 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described.
  • • Dress code is smart casual
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rome, IT
Tour start
Rome, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Rome.

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