Rome Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour
Description
Enjoy an audio guide journey through Ancient Rome with the Colosseum, one of the most iconic and famous monuments of the ancient times. You will learn of its incredible construction, the intrigue of those responsible for its erection, and of course its impressive exterior. Explore what remains of the Ancient City as you follow your guide through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. These areas, once the thriving city center of Rome, are now active archaeological sites.
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Delve into the layers of history and architecture as you follow your guide through the Roman Forum. Discover the Temple of Julius Caesar and the House of the Vestal Virgin as your guide describes what life was like in Ancient Rome.
Discover what remains of the emperors' palaces as you stroll the lofty heights of the Palatine Hill. Learn about the foundation of Rome and its legendary characters, like Romulus and Remus, as you enjoy breathtaking views of the Roman skyline.
Built in 80 AD, the Colosseum in one of the ancient world's longest surviving monuments. Discover the hidden details in its facade as your guide describes the incredible "100 Day of Games" that celebrated the Colosseum's inauguration. Imagine the roar of the crowds that once filled the arena as you learn about the gladiator battles that took place center stage.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time
- 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.
- Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to arrive at the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless the monument is closed by the official administration for safety reasons)
- The tour itinerary can start with either the Colosseum or the Palatine Hill/Roman.
- The meeting time can be subject to change. In this case, we will call/text you in advance to let you know.
- Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The time spent in the security line varies and this line cannot be ‘skipped.’ The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line.
- When booking for children under 18 years, a government-issued ID/passport will be required when entering the monument. Failure to bring an ID with you can result in the security staff refusing you entrance to the monument.
- 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.
- The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
Reviews(614)
If I could give zero stars I would. Before the tour started they didn't reply to any questions via app or email. We were at the meeting point early, and I was told I had booked an audio tour not an in person guide. Thought it was my mistake, asked for clarity and could not get it in person due to language barrier so I continued into the Roman forum. When I tried to open the audio tour, I couldn't get on as I did in fact book an in person tour! Rang the helpline with no answer, eventually got through to an office in GREECE! Who knew nothing about my tour in Rome (cant blame him for that!). Eventually got a reply on WhatsApp and they said go enjoy the audio tour, the in person tour meeting point was outside the gate and if I left I would not be able to get back in as my tickets had been scanned. Except I still couldn't access the audio tour as that wasnt my package I bought. They never sent on a new code to access it. I asked multiple times when would the guide be leaving the meeting point around the corner (1min walk) and where in the Roman Forum could we meet him. Asked for anyways to sort the problem, gave some suggestions of where we could meeting the guide, etc, and I was ignored on all fronts. Eventually I sent so many messages and calls they offered me a refund and would just keep the price of the ticket entry to both sites, which I was happy with. I had to follow up twice before it was sent. The entry tickets are avilable online unguided for €18 each per person for both sites, so €36 for us from the €118 spend. Ive been refunded €66, so they have kept €16 for the fun of it apparently. I have asked for an itemised receipt to see where this money has gone and have received no replies to my queries. Messages marked as read and no reply. A bunch of cowboys profiting off people trying to understand the history of the Eternal city. Avoid Show me Italy. Had a fabulous time on other tours with City Wonders Tours during our stay. Have given 5 stars reviews to them, check them out instead 👍🏻
Everything was great. Our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. We did the tour in Spanish. I went with my parents, teenager, and 1.5 year old. The only thing is I wish someone was actively monitoring their WhatsApp chat. We were having such a difficult time finding the meeting point. We almost got left behind. Overall 100000/10 would recommend this tour guide.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed the tour and that your guide made it such a memorable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
The tour was very informative. The guide, Francesca, was very knowledgeable. She also did her best to keep us in the shade as it was very hot. I was disappointed that the guide couldn't accompany us into the Colosseum because when we went in we saw other groups with their guides. Not sure what the issue was with the Viator tour guides.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Francesca’s knowledge and care made the experience more comfortable, especially in the heat. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again soon!
This tour took us through the best parts of the Forum and Palatine Hill. We walked through the Colosseum at our own pace. Our guide, Tibero, was great. Super knowledgeable and very funny.
The tour guides are not allowed inside the Colosseum.. We were told that we were going to get a refund and still ah e not received it.
The tour was great and so informative! Humi was a great tour guide. We enjoyed hearing about the colosseum and the Roman forum. The view from Palatine Hill was amazing!
It was an incredible experience, Tatiana was my guide and she is wonderful. I have always dreamed of coming to Rome, and it was so beautiful to learn all the history; it made it magical. Thank you, Tatiana
Excellent guide! She made me feel many emotions, I loved it, highly recommended!👍🏼✨
Our guide Tatiana explained the tour very well; she was very kind, has a very pleasant and fun way of explaining, we highly recommend her, we loved taking the tour with her, she told us a lot of history about the place, my family and I loved it.
Booked and paid $284.14 for a "premium" Colosseum tour advertised with arena floor access and an 8:30am guided entry. None of that happened. Arena floor access was cancelled, our start time was unilaterally pushed to 11:30am, and our guide didn't even come inside the Colosseum with us — we were left to wander on our own. Viator currently advertises a standard Colosseum/Forum/Palatine Hill tour for $53/person. I paid more than five times that for "premium" features that were never delivered. When I disputed it, Viator's final offer was a 30% refund — essentially telling me it's fine to charge premium prices for a basic, self-guided product. I've had to escalate to a credit card dispute to recover the rest. If you're considering a "premium" Viator tour, read the fine print carefully and don't assume the listed inclusions will actually happen — and know that Viator's customer service will lowball you hard if they don't.
