Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
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Is Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour worth booking?
Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour is a 2-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $78 per person. It scores 42 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 6 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 42 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (6)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $78 per person
Discover Ancient Rome with a licensed professional guide on a small-group tour. Explore the Colosseum and hear fascinating stories about gladiators, emperors, and ancient Roman games. Continue to the Roman Forum, the cen
What you get
About this experience
Discover Ancient Rome with a licensed professional guide on a small-group tour. Explore the Colosseum and hear fascinating stories about gladiators, emperors, and ancient Roman games. Continue to the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Roman life, and visit Palatine Hill with its panoramic views over the city. Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, professional guide and headsets are included. Please note: the standard option does not include access to the Colosseum Arena floor. If you choose the second option with Arena Access, your ticket also includes special access to the Arena floor, where gladiators once fought.
What's included
Included
- Small group experience (max 15 travelers)
- English-speaking licensed professional guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly during the tour
- Entry tickets to the Colosseum
Not included
- Food and Beverage
- Transport to meeting point
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
Guided Tour of the Colosseum
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
Ticket for accessing included
30 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
Ticket for access included
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Via in Miranda. The meeting point is located on Via in Miranda, right in front of the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano. Our staff will be holding a sign with the “Art Ticket and Tours” logo, making it easy to recognize. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill."
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Art Ticket & Tour
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Must see sights when in Rome!
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Art Ticket and Tour. At the beginning, we got to see the Mamertine Museum while we waited for our guides, and visited the dungeon where St Peter and St Paul were held. We were then shown all around the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and our guide showed us Julius Caesar's temple. After that, we moved on to the Colosseum, where we didn't have to queue for too long. While it was of course very busy, we still got to see everything and take photos. The tour ended here, so we were free to explore the Colosseum ourselves from there. Our tour guides were very friendly and informative, we would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome!
via Tripadvisor
The tour was very good...
The tour was very good but viator sent us the wrong meeting location and it took the tour company 30 minutes to find us.
via Viator
Not recommended, poor service
I don’t recommend this service. Our guide was late so we ended up missing half the tour. We were rushed through the Foro, we could all barely keep up and we couldn’t access the Domus Tiberiana - the guide said she didn’t know it closed at 4pm (how could she not know that?) and just kind of waved it off saying there wasn’t much to see anyway. We then got to the Colosseum, which was amazing but since she was late (Marcia I think her name was) we ended up not being able to go to the Palatino afterwards. We could barely understand what she was saying and just overall wasn’t a good guide. The Gladiator YouTube music played though the mic was really cheesy and what she was saying sounded like a parrot fashioned script unvaried since the 80s. Attilio (the other tour guide who accompanied us through the Colosseum) was really nice and knowledgeable in all fairness (and he was the one who actually showed up on time). However I feel this was way too much for a poor and disorganized tour - I feel like I paid over one hundred bucks to see the Colosseum and to be rushed through the Foro (and not even see all of it) plus miss the Palatino. You could tell they were trying to cover it up but I would have appreciated it more if they would have just been honest with us instead of disappearing and leaving us inside the Colosseum before we could figure out we couldn’t then go to the Palatine as per the itinerary. I’m giving one star since I complained privately asking for an at least partial refund which I think was fair all things considering (especially the fact that I am considering buying tickets to go again to view these sites properly) and they refused.
Response from the operator: Dear customer, We are sorry to read your review and about the experience you describe, although we would like to clarify a few points. The guide follows a scheduled program and receives a fixed salary, independent of the price paid for the tour. We understand that you may associate the cost of the experience with the service received; however, we would like to point out that you were still able to visit an additional monument that was not originally included in the itinerary. Regarding any changes to the program, these may depend on external factors such as site access times or the management of archaeological areas, which are not always predictable. We regret that the experience did not meet your expectations and we will take your feedback into consideration to improve our service. Kind regards Art Ticket end tour
via Viator
Amazing experience
Really enjoyed the Colosseum tour ,it was well organized and never felt rushed, which made a big difference given how busy it can get. A special mention to our guide, Mery. She explained things in a simple and clear way, without overloading us with information, and added interesting details that you wouldn’t catch on your own.
via Tripadvisor
Exellent tour !
The Colosseum Arena tour was fantastic. The guide was excellent and the staff was impeccable. Great organization! I can't wait to use your services again. Thank you!"
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $78 to $299
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 42
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $78 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 Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours 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 Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 42 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour?
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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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Roma: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour 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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