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Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

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Colosseum Interior
Guests outside the Colosseum on the Via Sacra
Exploring the Roman Forum
Roman Forum
A small group on the Palatine Hill

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Overview

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 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

What's Included

  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Small-group, personal tour
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

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.
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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!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Via Sacra (Pass By)

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 67 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
  • Small-group, personal tour.
  • Headphones available - audio tour.
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Guided Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum.
  • Expert Local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Small-group, personal tour
  • Headphones available - audio tour
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Guided Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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