Get your discount tickets for the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour, save up to 16% !
Overview
Journey back in time on our expertly guided tour of Ancient Rome’s most iconic sites: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With quicker entry, a small group setting, and the knowledge of an expert guide, this 3-hour tour offers a rich, immersive look into the Eternal City’s past at the best value price. Your experience begins inside the Colosseum, where tales of gladiators, emperors, and brilliant Roman engineering come to life. You'll also enjoy panoramic views from above the arena and get answers to all your curiosities along the way. Then, explore Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace and site of its most lavish imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the vibrant heart of Roman public life. With a relaxed pace, intimate group size, and thoughtfully planned route, this tour delivers comfort, depth, and outstanding value. Space is limited, so book now and discover Ancient Rome like never before. This tour is available in multiple languages.
Meeting and Pickup
Photoshoot Option Only: Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the Colosseo Metro station. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point and look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs up.
End Point
The tour will either finish in the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on which monument we start with, where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring the area.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Colosseum
2. Palatine Hill
3. Roman Forum
Inclusion
Optional Arena Floor access available for an additional fee.
Colosseum entry ticket included (€18–€24 value, depending on option).
Top-rated small-group tour, offering excellent value.
Expert insights and history provided by a licensed guide.
This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected.
Personalised, guided group tour of Ancient Rome for a comfortable experience.
Faster access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.
Exclusion
Access to the Arena floor (available if selected for an additional fee)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- 100% refund if cancelled 3+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 3 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with matching names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Tour order may vary: we will start with either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on ticket availability.
Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of each month; tours are discounted on these days.
Want an upgrade? Check out these other options: Small-Group Colosseum Tour (12pax)
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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