Guided Tours

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small-Group Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small-Group Guided Tour
Start: 2024-07-27T09:30:00
End: 2024-07-27T12:30:00
Location: Rome

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Enjoy an immersive tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum along with an expert guide and a group of just 15 people.

Highlights

Explore the Eternal City like never before on this cozy small-group tour to 3 iconic sites, with many guide language options!
Visit the dominating Colosseum and jump the winding tourist queues on this immersive guided tour.
You will also enjoy a guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, some of the archaeological wonders of Rome with a professional guide by your side.
Benefit from being part of a group containing no more than 15 guests, ensuring an intimate touring experience.

Inclusions

Small-group guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French or German-speaking guide
Access to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Group of up to 15 guests
Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Exclusions

Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Alexandra

5/5

Jul, 2024

Matteo our tour guide was amazing, good pace, easy to follow, ensured everyone stay together. He gave just enough information to not overwhelm the group and give us interesting facts.

Keara

5/5

Jul, 2024

Jeannette was knowledgeable, personable and fun! She had excellent stories and explanations of the Colosseum and Forum and loved taking questions. She looked out for our safety with the traffic and heat. Most enjoyable tour of all the ones I've done in in Italy this month!

Omar

5/5

Jul, 2024

Jennifer was awesome! Very well educated with the subject , answered all questions and she was funny kept everyone engaged including the kids

Najma

5/5

Jul, 2024

The tour was amazing with only 4 participants making it more easy , the guide was very nice and knowledgeable about the history , she was trying to give us maximum information 😊

Maria

5/5

Jul, 2024

David and Alex from Ecotours were excellent!! David was very knowledgeable and Alex waited for everyone in the group. Highly recommended it. Pat from Georgia, USA.

Your experience

If you only have a short period of time to see the absolute best that Rome has to offer, this tour is the perfect way to maximize your time and experience the archaeological wonders of the city in the company of an expert local guide!

An unmatched introduction to the Eternal City

After meeting your guide, you will be led to the dominating Colosseum. Make your way directly into the world’s largest amphitheater ever constructed. Your tour guide will regale you with stories of the infamous gladiator games. Believed to have been constructed as a gift from ancient emperors to the Roman people, this grand outdoor amphitheater once served as the epicenter for entertainment, hosting various public spectacles.

Dive into Rome’s history at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

In the next leg of this exciting tour, walk the path that citizens once used every day as you venture into the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra. Neighboring the Colosseum, this rectangular marketplace provides an insight into ancient life in Rome unlike any other site.

Finally, make your way to Palatine Hill to enjoy one of the city’s best vantage points and discover the hill where the city was originally founded. Explore the ruins of the Flavian Palace and Stadium of Domitian, as well as the legendary Hut of Romulus.

Know before you go

What to bring

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the venue. It's best to leave your luggage behind for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional Information

On rare, unforeseen occasions, the Colosseum might be closed. If this happens you will either be offered an alternative tour or a refund.
The meeting time and order of sites visited may change depending on availability. Keep your day open and provide correct contact number to receive time change information timely.
As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip the lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.
For your safety, it is mandatory to undergo an airport-style security check before entering the venue.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.