Archaeological Rome tour, Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Attractions & guided tours

Archaeological Rome tour, Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

4.5/5

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56 reviews
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£75.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a guided Colosseum tour with tales of gladiators
  • Learn about the birth of Rome at Palatine Hill
  • See the ruins of the Roman Forum come to life
What to expect

Explore not only the Colosseum but all the major sites of Ancient Rome on this small-group tour that will provide context, history and fascinating anecdotes to bring the ruins to life. The tour will start at the Colosseum and diving right into its bloody history. As you wander the first and second tiers, your expert guide will help separate fact from fiction that is often fed to tourists.

Then, you’ll head to the Roman Forum to learn about the commercial and political heart of the empire. Along the way, you’ll pass the titanic arch of Constantine, the final resting place of Julius Caesar, and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. Finally, you’ll ascend the Palatine Hill and learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the mythological twin founders of Rome who were raised by a she-wolf. Explore ancient palaces and learn how the word 'palace' actually originated right here, in the home of Caesar’s heir - the first emperor of Ancient Rome, Emperor Augustus. As you hear tales of the characters that played such a crucial role in shaping history, you’ll come to understand the importance of this once-great empire like never before. In a small group of no more than 16 people, you’ll have incredible access to an expert guide (at 8.15 am and 11.15 am only, you can join an intimate tour with max 8 guests). There's no better way to immerse yourself in the legends and facts of Ancient Rome.

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What's included
  • check Access to all the monuments of the tour
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. The entrance to the park is opposite The Oppio Caffe. If arriving by metro, please note that there are two entrances/exits for the metro and the Park where we meet is located on the street above the metro station. You will need to take the stairs up from inside the metro station to reach the street above. Exiting the metro on the upper street level, turn to face the Colosseum and then walk to your left 150 meters and you will find the Oppio Caffe on the corner and the entrance to the Colle Oppio Park just opposite. The coordinator will be waiting there.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, and strollers

Know in advance:

  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted
  • At the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside. Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter
  • At the Colosseum, although your access is pre-booked, there could still be delays when entering if a capacity of 3,000 people has already been reached
  • The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If time permits, the local operator will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time
  • All customers should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
  • Headsets available for groups of over 6 people
  • At 8.15 am and 11.15 am only, guests can join an intimate tour with max 8 participants
  • The tour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information
  • Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.

Remember to bring:

  • A government-issued ID/passport is required for every participant. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument
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Provider
Walks LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 56 reviews from verified customers


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  • J

    JC

    Verified booking

    4.2

    1 July 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The initial roadside walk to get to Palatine Hill and Roman Forum was a little difficult to hear the guide due to the traffic.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    15 March 2025

    Eddy was a fabulous guide. Funny, knowledgeable, clear in his explanations, told us lots but didn't overwhelm us.

  • L

    Lars

    Verified booking

    5

    21 January 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    The guide had indepth knowledge on Colosseum and Roman history and was also able to tell this to the group in a very inspiring way.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    1 August 2024

    Really enjoyed the tour. Eddy, our guide was very knowledgeable and was careful and curtious regarding the heat ensuring we were all given time to fill our water bottles and delivering information in shady areas. Would absolutely recommend

  • E

    Emma

    Verified booking

    4.2

    16 May 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    Tiden för vårt besök bokades om, vilket i sig inte var något problem. När vouchern kom, fanns en annan tid, kl 10 isf 15.30. Vi såg till att vara på plats till kl 10, men fick då veta att vi var välkomna tillbaka kl 15.30. Otydlig information alltså. Bemötandet på plats var däremot mycket bra, och samordnaren beklagade djupt att vi skulle få vänta så länge. Vår guide, Paolo, var fantastisk och väl värd att vänta fem timmar på, så vi är mer än nöjda med upplevelsen.

  • H

    Henk

    Verified booking

    5

    7 April 2024

    Solo traveller


    Interessante en leerzame excursie onder leiding van een zeer deskundige en onderhoudende gids. Absolute aanrader!

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