Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide
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Is Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide worth booking?
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide is a 1-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $39 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 168 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (5)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You'll gain a broader perspective on Roman history by exploring these areas together in a half day of visit. Discover the rich history of Ancient Rome at your o
What you get
- Digital regular audio guide (Details sent via Email/WhatsApp)
- Timed entry to the Colosseum.
- Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (can visit before or after the Colosseum till closing)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
About this experience
Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You'll gain a broader perspective on Roman history by exploring these areas together in a half day of visit. Discover the rich history of Ancient Rome at your own pace with a audio tour of the Colosseum. Explore one of the world's most famous landmarks while listening to engaging commentary that brings the stories of gladiators, emperors, and spectacular public events to life. Colosseum entry time is fixed. You have flexible convenient time to enter Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. All visitors have to follow the security/ticket checking queue and carry a valid ID/document to enter.
What's included
Included
- Digital regular audio guide (Details sent via Email/WhatsApp)
- Timed entry to the Colosseum.
- Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (can visit before or after the Colosseum till closing)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Not included
- Guide, Tour or Guided Tour
- Skip ticket/security checking line
- Headset, Food or Private transportation
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
The Colosseum (Italian: Colosseo) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum (Italian: Foro Romano), is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the centre of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill (Italian: Palatino) which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city; it has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire". The site is now mainly a large open-air museum whilst the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184, Italy
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Colosseum · Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184, Italy
Options you can book
Colosseum Regular Access
Colosseum & Audio Guide: Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Special Arena Floor Access
Colosseum & Arena Floor Access: Entry to the Colosseum with Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Super sites.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- i Tours & Travels
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 travellers during booking. Failure to show full name matching with ID, entry may be denied to the Colosseum and Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
- All visitors need to carry a valid photo ID/Document (copy or photo in phone is accepted), at the entrance it will be checked with tickets.
- This is not a guided tour, visit with a pre-purchased ticket where the client will go directly to the entrance, avoiding the ticket office to buy the ticket..
- Children(under 18) tickets are free and we will provide you free tickets. Note: Children names also need to be provided with booking.
- All visitors have to follow the security/ticket checking queue. There is some waiting expected on busy days for security/ticket checking.
- Clients need to go directly to the entrance. We will send you an official entry ticket to your email and WhatsApp (if available) before the day of activity with details.
- Please note: Colosseum regular admission cost is 18.00 Euro and with Arena is 24.00 Euro, The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- You have only one entry to the Colosseum and only one entry to the (Roman Forum & Palatine Hill)
- The digital audioguide (general audio guide or info to download, not gps enabled (mp3/app/online) will be delivered by Email or WhatsApp and you have to listen by your own phone and headset.
- Be aware that booking may cancel for unforeseen reasons, in this case full refund will be provided.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Incredible Wonder of the World
Excellent access to one of the wonders of the world. Well worth the entry fee and worth doing, make sure you listen to the audio before entering as will help understand what you are looking at much more.
via Viator
Easy visit with the advance ticket
Tour operator send the tickets and audio file to the email before the visit day. The e-ticket was easy to use and instruction was clear. Colosseum is beautiful and the area of forum and hill quite big. Bring water and umbrella in these hot days.
via Viator
Overly expensive, no real audio guide, buy tickets directly
This was simply a tour company that charged us for tickets. They charged us for children that would’ve had entry for free.! They said it comes with an audio guide where the audio guide was an MP3 file sent over WhatsApp that barely downloaded! There was barely information about the Roman forum. You’re better off buying directly from the Colosseum and saving time, money and frustration.
Response from the operator: Dear honorable client, We gave you four (4) children's tickets entirely free of charge. No fees were assessed for these children tickets. You can check your booking voucher for details. You requested an additional child ticket at the last minute. Unfortunately, due to strict last moment unavailability, we were unable to accommodate this additional request. All official rates and fees are explicitly detailed in the product description under the "What is included" section. Nothing was hide. Thank you
via Viator
Easy access
Great to visit Colosseum with time entry access ticket. Easy access and old wonders. Lots of visitors and hot.
via Tripadvisor
Colosseum
Timed entry was good because lots of people. There is really hot there and forum palatine is huge, bring water and wear comfortable dress. The ticket was easy to use and tour agency gave us all nice direction to go.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 168h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $55
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 168 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Audio Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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