Guided Tours

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small Group Tour

Name: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small Group Tour
Start: 2025-01-21T11:30:00
End: 2025-01-21T14:30:00
Location: Rome

Facade of Colosseum in Rome with ancient arches and stone structure visible.

Small group guided tour exploring the historic Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome, Italy

Tourists exploring the Colosseum's ancient architecture in Rome, Italy.

Small group of tourists exploring the historic Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum on a guided tour in Rome, Italy

Enjoy an immersive tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum along with an expert guide and a group of just 15 people.

Highlights

Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill's grandeur with timed entry, along with an optional Arena stage.
Avoid the crowds and opt for a small group tour, offering a more personalized experience with fascinating details about Roman religion, governance, and architecture.
Upgrade to Arena access and stand where the gladiators fought animals with their bare hands.
Learn from your expert guide how Rome's ingenious sewer system transformed a swampy area into the vibrant commercial and political hub of the Roman Forum.
Did you know that the Roman Forum once housed a sacred grove dedicated to Jupiter, a powerful god in Roman mythology? Visitors can still explore the ruins of this grove today.

Inclusions

Small-group guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or German-speaking guide
Access to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Group of up to 15 guests
Headsets

Exclusions

Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors

cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Stubits

5/5

Jan, 2025

The tour was really great. Caterina, our guide, did an excellent job. It was super entertaining and highly interesting.

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Charles

5/5

Jan, 2025

Our guide was most informative and wonderful. Would recommend her for future tours with her. Prompt and gots us through not rushing and timed perfectly.

Codie

5/5

Jan, 2025

Our guide was super knowledgeable, friendly, and an excellent communicator! I would love to take more tours with her, and I even got a copy of the Rome Reconstructed book she used to show us the difference from now and the original. Unfortunately I can't remember her name right now, but she has long blonde hair and joked that her colleagues say she looks like a Russian spy when wearing sunglasses. She really gave life to the historical sites we saw.

Tracy

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our tour guide, Ivana, was excellent! The pace of the tour was perfect. We had a small group, and Ivana help us navigate around the crowds. I would recommend this highly to anyone visiting these sites!

Roberta

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide was really very good! His extensive knowledge and entertaining manner made the 3 hours pass in no time. He managed to make ancient Rome, its rise and fall "come alive" and make connections and analogies to the present day. It was really exciting to listen to him!

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Your experience

An unmatched introduction to the Eternal City

After meeting your guide, you will be led to the dominating Colosseum. Make your way directly into the world’s largest amphitheater ever constructed. Your tour guide will regale you with stories of the infamous gladiator games. Believed to have been constructed as a gift from ancient emperors to the Roman people, this grand outdoor amphitheater once served as the epicenter for entertainment, hosting various public spectacles.

Dive into Rome’s history at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

In the next leg of this exciting tour, walk the path that citizens once used every day as you venture into the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra. Neighboring the Colosseum, this rectangular marketplace provides an insight into ancient life in Rome, unlike any other site. Explore in a small group of 15.

Finally, make your way to Palatine Hill to enjoy one of the city’s best vantage points and discover the hill where the city was originally founded. Explore the ruins of the Flavian Palace and Stadium of Domitian, as well as the legendary Hut of Romulus.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep in mind large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the venue. It's best to leave your luggage behind for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

Rain or shine, this tour won't be canceled. If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.
Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.
The order of attractions visited might be subject to change. Your guide will help you navigate all 3 sites on a daily basis the crowds.
As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.