No trip to Rome would be complete without exploring the Colosseum. Learn everything there is to learn and explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with an expert, licensed guide.
This small-group tour (no more than 15 people) puts you front and centre, ensuring you get the most out of exploring ancient Rome. Our historian guides are experts in storytelling, meaning everyone from young children to grandparents is entertained and informed.
Your tour also visits the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where you will see the emperors' palaces and the ancient city of Rome. Upgrade your tour to include a visit to the arena floor—a restricted areas that is off-limits to most visitors.
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Please note: Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. On these days, tours are discounted
Please note: we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we are able to purchase
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Small-group, personal tour
✔ Headphones available - audio tour
✔ Expert Local Guide
✔ Guided Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.
Itinerary
1
Arch of Constantine
Meet your guide in the shadow of a triumphal arch! Built in the 4th century CE, this monument celebrated the emperor Constantine's defeat (and, more gruesomely, decapitation) of his rival, Maxentius. It is one of ancient Rome's best-preserved triumphal monuments and stands just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum.
2
Colosseum
Save hours standing in line and step straight inside the Colosseum with skip-the-line access. Your expert guide will transport you back to the times of the Roman Empire. Expect fascinating facts and masterful storytelling. Discover what it was really like to watch gladiator fights and beast hunts. Learn how the Colosseum was built and how state-of-the-art engineering and technology made the games possible. Over the course of an hour, you'll fully explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum—with plenty of stops at the best photo spots!
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Via Sacra
Follow in the footsteps of the Caesars as you walk the Via Sacra (Sacred Way). This was the route victorious generals and their legions took into the Roman Forum, parading their spoils and captives to the crowds. But before you make our way into the Forum, you'll be climbing the hill where it all began...
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Palatine Hill
Your next stop is the exact spot where Rome was founded. According to legend, it was on this hill that Romulus killed his twin brother Remus before founding the Eternal City in 753 BC. The Palatine Hill gives us our word ‘palace’ because it was here where Rome’s rich and famous resided.
Discover the remains of the luxury imperial palaces as you explore the Beverly Hills of the ancient world. The sprawling ruins, towering pine trees and spectacular views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make this a truly magical experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Roman Forum
The last stop on your tour takes you into the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was like for everyday Romans as you explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of 2,000-year-old temples, triumphal arches, basilicas and much much more as you tread the same stones as Caesar and Cicero once did.
Once the tour is over you can stay and explore the Forum and Palatine Hill for as long as you like.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• 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.
