Ultimate Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour

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Overview

Explore Ancient Rome on this small group tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert guide. Learn about Roman history in the places where the events took place, hearing stories about the bloody gladiatorial fights in the Colosseum. Visiting the magnificent temples and buildings of the Roman Forum is an opportunity to learn about the daily lives of the Romans. You’ll also explore the evocative ruins of the imperial palaces on the Palatine on this Rome group tour, specially designed to optimize your time.

What's Included

Headsets (for groups for six or more)
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) & reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
All Fees and Taxes
Small group size
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
In-depth Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour with fluent English-speaking Guide

Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo Corrado Ricci
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Foro Romano

It is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center 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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Tempio di Romolo (Pass By)

It is another rare example of a well-preserved Roman monument. It's intact because it was turned into the entrance to the Church of Saints Cosma and Damiano, still functioning today

Casa delle Vestali

It was the residence of Vestal Virgins, located behind the circular Temple of Vesta at the eastern edge of the Roman Forum, between the Regia and the Palatine Hill. The domus publica, where the Pontifex Maximus dwelled, was located near the Atrium until that role was assumed by the emperors.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio di Saturno (Pass By)

Its ruins stand at the foot of the Capitoline Hill at the western end of the Roman Forum. The original dedication of the temple is traditionally dated to 497 BC, but ancient writers disagreed greatly about the history of this site.

Basilica of Maxentius

It is an ancient building in the Roman Forum. It was the largest building in the Forum, and the last Roman basilica built in the city.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Julia

It was a structure that once stood in the Roman Forum. It was a large, ornate, public building used for meetings and other official business during the Roman Empire.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palatine Hill

It is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza del Colosseo

It is a square in the center of Rome between Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via Claudia. It is located on the border of rione Monti, Campitelli and Celio districts. The square can be reached from the Colosseo Metro Station on the B line of the Rome Metro.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Built in 315AD and noted by its triple arches, this structure commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentuis.

Colosseum

Perhaps the best-preserved of the monuments of ancient Rome, this huge marble structure was built to hold more than 50,000 spectators to witness bloody contests of might and the slaughter of wild beasts.

1 hour • 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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended
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.

Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes in advance and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
Upon booking, please email the ages of all children traveling with you (email in ticket voucher)
Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID 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 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025