Meeting Point Exit at the bottom of the Colosseo metro station (below), next to the kiosk. Look for the orange umbrella at all our meeting points.
Description
JULIO CèSAR, AUGUSTO OCTAVIO, TRAJANO among others are men who marked HISTORY, some for the contributions made to HUMANITY, others for their perversity and madness! His STORIES still cause us curiosity! On this tour we want to take you on a walk through the ETERNAL CITY and give you a little of his HISTORY, full of intrigues, betrayals and much blood that in turn made it possible to raise the GREAT ROMAN EMPIRE in it !
The story will begin in the Majestic Flavio Antitheater better known as Colosseum! To enter into one of the most beautiful streets in the world and show them the legacy left by the great Emperors, The Imperial Forum Road where the parents of the Roman Empire left their mark.
Venice Square and its importance in Fascism to contemplate the monument to Vittorio Emanuele and culminate in the great Plaza designed by the Great Miguel Angel Buonarroti El Campidoglio where you can see the famous Loba feeding Romulo and Remo.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Tue, Thu, and Sun
Start times
4:30 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 18–64)
$17
Senior (ages 65+)
$17
Youth (ages 14–17)
$11
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour
Itinerary
Colosseum
Admission not included10 min
- THE COLISSEUM
- NERVA FORUM
- AUGUSTO FORUM
- JULIO CèSAR FORUM
- TRAJANO FORUM
- THE TRAJANO MARKETS
- THE TRAJANO COLUMN
- THE VENICE PLAZA
- THE ALTAR OF THE HOMELAND
- THE CAPITOLINE HILL
- THE CAMPIDOGLIO
What's included
Included
Licensed guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
192 reviews
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How it compares in Rome
Starting price $17 is 85% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour take?
Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour cost?
Prices start at $17 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, starting at 4:30 PM.
Can I cancel Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meeting Point Exit at the bottom of the Colosseo metro station (below), next to the kiosk. Look for the orange umbrella at all our meeting points. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour offered in?
The experience is available in ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Imperial Rome and External Colosseum Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 192 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by RomaTourGratis.
Reviews(192)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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lolagD3180VX
July 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very good
A very beautiful and interesting visit through ancient imperial Rome. The guide Cristian was very professional and approachable, we were very comfortable with him and grateful for everything he shared with us. We highly recommend the tour with him. Thank you very much
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adrianagJ9529KE
May 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Interesting and fun.
Excellent tour with the guide Gabriela; the attention was very good, and all her knowledge made it interesting and fun. I loved it!
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claudiapZ7590UI
May 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent knowledge of Christian guide in History
I like to take these tours because I know the history of the place
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616juanamariac
December 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
We loved it. The guide, Cristian, has a great preparation and has kept our attention throughout the tour. Very very interesting!
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G3792SAcarmens
December 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Cancellation without notice
We were canceled the Free Tour an hour earlier by email, we hung up. Luckily there was another FreeTour with another company that started half an hour later very close to the meeting point and we could take advantage of the afternoon.
A disaster, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Operator response
Me parece muy extraño porque nosotros nunca cancelamos .
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Connector40500381064
October 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
100% RECOMMENDABLE
Exceptional! Our lovely Christian guide. He is enthusiastic about the story and, giving us details and anecdotes of each place we visited. Definitely to repeat, and 100% recommended.
5
578analiaw
October 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Excellent tour, tour of the ancient city very complete, and our guide Barbara the best!!!
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O8865XLpatriciae
September 18, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very good tour
A very interesting tour that featured the explanation of Christian, the guide, with a lot of knowledge and the ability to transmit them in a pleasant and didactic way. Highly recommended 🙂
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sandrapO3544LD
August 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A good experience
Sandra made us a very pleasant tour, with a lot of history but told in a very enjoyable way that made my children endure the two hours without complaining. Very happy with the tour.
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zafra77
August 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun, fun and didactic.
Christian, the guide, was fantastic, very didactic and fun. We were with a 9-year-old boy and he was passionate about how to explain.
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