Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy a journey through Ancient Rome beginning 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. Forget the long ticket waiting times, as you walk through the arches just as the ancient Romans once did; and let our guide capture your imagination as they battles that took place inside. 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.
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Headsets
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Professional tour guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano.
Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Colosseum, Rome, Italy 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. 60 minutes
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy 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. 45 minutes
Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy 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. 45 minutes
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.
Kathryn_T
16 Jul 2024
Rich, the tour guide, was great! Very easy to follow and had great stories. The facts and information he gave were very interesting… beyond average history story.
Malusa_D
15 Jul 2024
We arrived 5 minutes late and the guide couldn’t wait for us. I understand, although they could had let us in and call the guide just to let her know we were going to be looking for her.
Since the tour was divided into two sections, they offered us to meet the tour guide at the entrance of the second part of the tour. They even took us to her, but they “forgot” our headphones and radios and we couldn’t keep up with the tour. Being in the Colosseum with hundreds of people and trying to stay that close to the guide was impossible and really frustrating. There were 5 of us.
I believe they should reimburse us part of the tour and have a plan ready in case these yhings happen.
larrysP523OG
07 Jul 2024
Lumi is an amazing guide
She was funny knowledgeable and informative
Her explanations made it apparent that she is a proud Roman and wants everyone to know and love her history
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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