Rome: Colosseum Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Access
Overview
Discover Ancient Rome with our Colosseum Express Guided Tour in a small group, including Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access.
In just 60 minutes, explore the Colosseum with a licensed guide who will bring to life the stories of gladiator fights, wild animal hunts, and epic shows that once thrilled 50,000 spectators.
Walk under the mighty arches, admire the arena floor, and relive 2,000 years of Roman history inside one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
After your guided visit, enjoy flexible self-guided entry to the Roman Forum, the heart of political and religious life in Ancient Rome, and climb the Palatine Hill, birthplace of the city and home to imperial palaces, for breathtaking panoramic views over the Eternal City and the Circus Maximus.
This Colosseum tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access included is ideal for families, history lovers, and travelers who want expert storytelling combined with the freedom to explore independently.
What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access
- Small group of 12 people or less
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Entry/Admission -Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks, unless specified
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Meeting Location
Via dei Fori Imperiali
25, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Celio
00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Your tour concludes within the Colosseum, at the official bookstore. Then, with the tickets provided, set out at your own pace to discover the Roman Forum and the heights of Palatine Hill.
What To Expect
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Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano (pass by)
Palatine Hill (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- The entrance ticket fee to the archeological sites is 18€.
- The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservations fees and other tour amenities.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions.
- A moderate fitness level is required.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum.
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- Entry cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
- The 5:00pm tour will include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill the following day, as the Archaeological Park's last entrance is at 5:45pm.
- Small group with max.12
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access.
- Small group of 12 people or less.
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Entry/Admission -Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly.
- Gratuities.
- Food and Drinks, unless specified.
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Colosseum Express Tour with Forum & Palatine Access is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access
- Small group of 12 people or less
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Entry/Admission -Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks, unless specified
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- The entrance ticket fee to the archeological sites is 18€.
- The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservations fees and other tour amenities.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions.
- A moderate fitness level is required.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum.
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- Entry cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
- The 5:00pm tour will include access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill the following day, as the Archaeological Park's last entrance is at 5:45pm.
- Small group with max.12
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
