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Make your once-in-a-lifetime Colosseum visit truly unforgettable with expert guides who bring its legendary history to life.
- Everything you get: Walk past the ticket lines with timed entry and explore the Colosseum’s seating rows along Level 1 and 2 as well as the museum with an expert guide. Then, walk through the Roman Forum’s ancient markets and temples before climbing Palatine Hill for stunning city views.
- Why choose this? A deeper dive into ancient Rome—expert storytelling, priority access, and an immersive journey through its most iconic landmarks.
- Upgrade: Choose a small-group tour—fewer guests mean closer interactions with your guide, better photo opportunities, and a more personalized experience.
Make your once-in-a-lifetime Colosseum visit truly unforgettable with expert guides who bring its legendary history to life.
- Everything you get: Walk past the ticket lines with timed entry and explore the Colosseum’s seating rows along Level 1 and 2 as well as the museum with an expert guide. Then, walk through the Roman Forum’s ancient markets and temples before climbing Palatine Hill for stunning city views.
- Why choose this? A deeper dive into ancient Rome—expert storytelling, priority access, and an immersive journey through its most iconic landmarks.
- Upgrade: Choose a small-group tour—fewer guests mean closer interactions with your guide, better photo opportunities, and a more personalized experience.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)
- Access to Colosseum tier 1 & 2 and Museum
- Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
- Headsets
Exclusions
- Arena access
- Access to Underground and upper floors
- Tip: The Colosseum tours involve lots of climbing steps and walking. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes to prevent fatigue!
- As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip the lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users baby carriages, and people with mobility issues. Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.
- Just a heads-up: the order of the tour might change, so it's a good idea to check for updates before your visit.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Marcelo
Jun 2025Verified booking
The experience with our guide, Bárbara, was simply extraordinary. Her in-depth knowledge and friendliness made all the difference on the tour. She is a true born teacher, who talks with passion and a twinkle in her eye about every detail of these monuments that have marked the history of humanity. Barbara not only guided us, but transported us back in time with her rich and engaging explanations. Without a doubt, it was a privilege to have her as a guide - she turned the tour into an unforgettable lesson.
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CLAUDIO
Jun 2025Verified booking
First of all, the guide Eleonora was great at explaining and making the tour enjoyable everything else and meraglioso given what the Romans did
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Yfke
May 2025Verified booking
The guide who showed us around did a fantastic job. He showed us the best and most beautiful spots of each monument. He showed a lot of interaction with the audience. He even helped take the pictures; afterwards, he helped me and my friends get a bite to eat nearby. Top experience! As a result, he received a tip from us that was more than deserved!
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Vincenza
May 2025Verified booking
I was struck by Prof Carmelo Vinciguerra's outstanding preparation as an expert in archaeology and a lover of art and his work so fascinating . Accurate and comprehensive descriptions with continuous insights . He also included for us a visit to the Church of Vismo and Damiani , vetsmente splendid, which was not included. The Colosseum was very exhaustive to us in its use, construction and fall into ruin, between earthquakes and looting. A beautiful expetience! I recommend this guide to everyone. Thank you Dr. Vinciguerra, see you next time! Greetings, Vincenza from Milan. (group of 4 adults)
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Tabatha
May 2025Verified booking
Tour was originally booked with head out, unfortunately the guide was unable to work so they transferred us to Crown Tour's. They were very professional in their correspondence and provided multiple options including change of date or transfer to another operator. They provided clear instructions via email including new meeting point. On arrival the staff from Crown tours were friendly and professional. Our guide, Damiano was great, very knowledgeable, understanding of the groups needs and fun. The Colosseum was absolutely magnificent.
Jorge
May 2025Verified booking
Very important the knowledge of the guide. He took care to explain what was asked. As the only criticism, understandable due to the urgencies, he was a little fast.
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Leandro
May 2025Verified booking
It was an incredible trip, everything very organized and excellent communication. I would recommend your services and thank you once again for the excellent service of our guide.
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Adrian
May 2025Verified booking
Like that we had our own entrance to the Colosseum bypassing the significant crowds. Pietro our guide was excellent. Great knowledge and engaging presentation. Also loved how he involved people in the group in the storytelling.
Lorena
May 2025Verified booking
Nerea is an exceptional guide, you can feel her passion and knowledge of Rome. She makes it very enjoyable and it goes by very quickly. She explains everything clearly and with feeling, friendly and professional guide. If we do more tours in Rome, hopefully the guide will be her. Spectacular Colosseum. Lorena
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Scott
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our guide Cristina was excellent. Very knowledgeable, spoke very good English and was a true pleasure to be with. Started exactly on time and did not feel rushed through any part of the tour. Great experience!
Sebastian
Apr 2025Verified booking
We had a fantastic guided tour with Diego! Such a great guide, he was excellent and knew so much about both the Colosseum and Rome in general. I was a bit sceptical about taking a tour that is not from the official site, but it was honestly great! The queues were short, so we even got extra guidance through the Roman forum.
Bullion
Apr 2025Verified booking
The visit was exceptional, not least because of our guide Gil, a passionate and fascinating archaeologist! We learned so much and saw the beauty of ancient Rome.
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Theodorus
Mar 2025Verified booking
Perfect guide (Belgian Maria) for Colosseum tour. Her narration, humor and knowledge is great. Kiss the cross, sins gone, feel lighter yet? (Before entering the arena ) Vatican museum was mostly hard running through. But guide had perfect attention to the disabled participants.
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Pauleen
Mar 2025Verified booking
Knowledgeable and personable guide, who made the tour an enjoyable experience. Slight difficulty initially in finding our group, but no major problems.
Mariano
Jun 2025Verified booking
The guide was very friendly and well directed throughout the visit, recommended.
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Tiiu
Jun 2025Verified booking
Our guide Barbara was excellent and the tour was very interesting.
María
May 2025Verified booking
The guide was excellent and the experience exceeded our expectations.
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Kalashnykov
May 2025Verified booking
perfect time quality spending
Andrea
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very good tour! Interesting and full of history.
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Chris
Jun 2025Verified booking
The guide did a great job, but I felt she could've been taken to a few spots to get some great pictures from palantine hill, and felt a little rushed towards the end
Michelle
Jun 2025Verified booking
Henry our Tour Guide was very knowledgeable about the Colasseum and Palatine Hill. Kept the group engaged even though the day was incredibly hot! I would definitely recommend 😀
Scott
Jun 2025Verified booking
Simply too many people in a small space. Surely the Vatican makes money so they encourage as many as possible in a day.
Cesar
Jun 2025Verified booking
The tour guided by SUSANA, was EXCELLENT, for her dedication, her clear answers and with historical value. The whole tour was wonderful despite all the tourists who attended that day (something normal) but I highlight the work of Susana in that all the group observed every detail with valuable information. THANK YOU SUSANA. (group colosseum, palatine and roman forum of 9/6/25 at 11hs.
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Chyntia
Jun 2025Verified booking
The colloseum tour was great and organized. The guide is very friendly and helpful and considerate. But the guide for Vatican museum rushed us and his articulation is not clear, it is very hard to understand what he is talking about. Super disappointing
Dos
Jun 2025Verified booking
We followed Said, who is a ball of history, architecture and etymology. He captured our attention and listened to our questions. Without him, we'd have seen nothing but stones and sand. 5 comets for him! Ps: what's more, he took a photo of me and my partner!
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Elevate your Colosseum visit with an expert-led tour and exclusive Arena Floor access—walk where gladiators fought.
- Everything you get: Enter at the time slot of your choosing and follow your expert guide through the seating rows as well as the museum displaying historic artifacts on level 2. Step onto the exclusive Arena Floor, where gladiators fought for survival, before exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Why choose this? Most tours don't include the Arena Floor—this one takes you onto it. Walk where gladiators fought and experience the Colosseum like never before with an expert guide who brings history to life.
- Upgrade: Choose between a small group tour (15 guests) for a more intimate, interactive experience or a larger group tour (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.
Elevate your Colosseum visit with an expert-led tour and exclusive Arena Floor access—walk where gladiators fought.
- Everything you get: Enter at the time slot of your choosing and follow your expert guide through the seating rows as well as the museum displaying historic artifacts on level 2. Step onto the exclusive Arena Floor, where gladiators fought for survival, before exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Why choose this? Most tours don't include the Arena Floor—this one takes you onto it. Walk where gladiators fought and experience the Colosseum like never before with an expert guide who brings history to life.
- Upgrade: Choose between a small group tour (15 guests) for a more intimate, interactive experience or a larger group tour (25 guests) for a budget-friendly option.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)
- Special access to the Colosseum Arena floor
- Access to Colosseum tier 1, 2 & Museum
- Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
- Headsets
Exclusions
- Guided tour of Arena
- Access to Underground and upper floors
- Hotel transfers
- The experience is not accessible by wheelchair, pram/stroller baby carriage, or people with mobility issues.
- Rain or shine, this tour won't be canceled. If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.
- Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry. Photo IDs are mandatory for minors and adults.
- The order of attractions visited might be subject to change. Your guide will help you navigate all 3 sites daily of the crowds.
- As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is impossible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Nícolas
May 2025Verified booking
Visiting the Colosseum, or "Coliseu" as it's known in Portuguese, is an absolutely breathtaking experience that transports you back to the heart of ancient Rome. Standing within those colossal ruins, you can almost hear the roar of the crowds and imagine the gladiatorial contests that once took place on the arena floor. The sheer scale of Roman engineering is awe-inspiring, and exploring the intricate levels, from the underground hypogeum where animals and gladiators awaited their fate, to the upper tiers offering panoramic views of the entire amphitheater, truly brings history to life. The company that organized this tour did an exceptional job, handling every detail to ensure a smooth and enriching visit and helping to find the correct place. A special mention must go to our tour guide, Simona, whose passion and knowledge truly brought the Colosseum to life. She expertly navigated us through its storied past, pointing out fascinating details and sharing captivating histories that made the ancient stones speak volumes. It's a powerful reminder of the grandeur and complexity of a civilization that shaped so much of the world.
David
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide, Diego, was great! He was knowledgeable, friendly, intelligent, funny and loves telling the history of his birthplace. This tour has a lot to cover in 3 hours so if you're not a fast walker/stair climber there might be better choices for you. The only downside was that we got instructions to meet in 1 location only to get there on time and be told we needed to go to a different address- for folks without internet this could be difficult. It wasn't far but was across streets, through construction, and down an alley- could have told us to meet there from the beginning.
Lisette
May 2025Verified booking
The highlight of my visit was our guide Bruno was the best, he is an archaeologist and explained very clearly. Fantastic
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Stephen
May 2025Verified booking
I don't think I could have done this tour on my own. So much to see & learn in this tour, deeply enriched in history. Our guide explained so much in the time we were with her, & her ability to be patient & direct us around the huge crowds & other tour groups was well done. Thank you for an amazing tour & the opportunity to walk away with so much knowledge & many photos
COMMIEN
May 2025Verified booking
We came to Rome for the first time at the end of April and this visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum was a must. The tour was incredible from start to finish. It was a first for us to hire a guide, and we have no regrets! Simone is a very interesting guide, with a great sense of humor. We loved it and highly recommend this tour and this guide. Many thanks to her!
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Kevin
May 2025Verified booking
The tour was very interesting and well organized. A 2.5-hour guided tour of the Forum, Mount Palatine and the Colosseum - a great, informative experience!
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RAFAEL
May 2025Verified booking
VERY INTERESTING VISIT TO THE COLOSSEUM. THE GUIDE, ELEONORA, WAS WONDERFUL. SHE EXPLAINED IT AS IF SHE WAS LIVING IT. SHE KNEW WHAT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT.
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David
May 2025Verified booking
The experience and the detailed explanation of our guide made the visit even better. She was able to explain every corner and make us travel back in time.
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Paul
May 2025Verified booking
Had an absolutely amazing day. Made so by the knowledge and enthusiasm of our guide. It was fantastic to see it but more fantastic to know it.
Fernanda
May 2025Verified booking
The tour was Awesome! We had Eliane, a Brazilian historian, she was Pationate and very knowledgeable about history and the details. I was impressed with her knowledge and enthusiasm. You can tell when someone loves what they do and she definitely is a person that loves what she does. Take a hat with you, it was very sunny and we walk a lot during this tour.
Gregory
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide Flavia was so knowledgeable, and never short of interesting facts and little things to show us throughout the whole tour. We got so much more out of our visit thanks to her, would thoroughly recommend.
Trudy
May 2025Verified booking
Our enthusiastic guide Laura Antonucci really helped "flesh out" what we were seeing at the Forum, Palatinr Hill & Colosseum, with helpful colour illustrations & many details to bring it all to life! We appreciated the clear fantastic English & the response to questions in our all adult group. They found shade when possible which was appreciated, built in a well timed 🚾 stop, as well advising us of the lift for seniors who needed it. Cannot recommend enough!
Petrescu
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour guide (Diego) was excellent, had a lot of knowledge and was very pleasant. The places visited were very interesting and came with a lot of detailing. Definetly recommend!
Andreas
Apr 2025Verified booking
Except that you guys misidentify the location, where you meet the guide and no one comes to the meeting point to pick you up it was a great experience with a great guide. Lots of background information.
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Denise
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great informative and knowledgeable tour guide, great sense of humour, crowds were as expected but the tour guide knew how to work around them
Vicky
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide Paulo was amazing. His knowledge about everything Roman, Rome and Italy was simply astounding. He made the tour enjoyable as well as informative. We came away knowing more than we ever thought we would! I would thoroughly recommend!
waslet
Apr 2025Verified booking
Superb tour, interesting and fun. Great guide! Beautiful landscapes, lots of memories! The only downside was that the meeting place was very poorly signposted, so it was a difficult moment.
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Paula
Apr 2025Verified booking
The best part of our tour of the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill was definitely our tour guide. She was knowledgeable and had a great way of delivering her message, even a little joke now and then. The sites are awesome inspiring given their age, construction, and purposes.
Shafik
Mar 2025Verified booking
I went on a very cozy, private tour with Marle Robinson, with three other tourists. Marle was amazingly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories from history throughout the experience. She's very sharp and witty, with a lot of funny jokes to keep us engaged. At the same time, she was very attentive to our needs, making sure we remained hydrated, never strayed too far from each other and had ample time to snap a couple of photos. The tour gave us fast track entry to the venues and we were able to coast through the sites swiftly due to the sheer size of the company. It's very clear that our guide is passionate about the topics covered during the tour, being a practising scholar herself. This tour is highly recommended!
Alessandra
Jun 2025Verified booking
Claudia our guide was very knowledgeable and a fabulous guide
Mark
Jun 2025Verified booking
Very crowded however this is to be expected, our guide was really insightful and helpful. She did a fantastic job.
Sofia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I loved the experience as the guide was very friendly and approachable. Good organization in general.
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Marek
May 2025Verified booking
No problem, everything went well
Kim
May 2025Verified booking
Crowded our guide John had so much knowledge and history was if we were reliving what it's like!!
claire
May 2025Verified booking
The guided tour was excellent and Francesca was professional, knowledgeable and funny, she made the experience for us.
Small-group Colosseum tour (15 guests max) with optional arena access for a more interactive experience.
- Everything you get: Enter the mighty Colosseum at your chosen time and enjoy a more personal experience with just 15 guests. Walk its ancient seating rows, visit the museum, dive into Roman history at the Forum and catch the panoramic city views at Palatine Hill—all in a small, engaging group.
- Why choose this? A small group means better access to your guide, fewer distractions, and a more engaging exploration of ancient Rome.
- Upgrades: Opt for Arena Floor access for an exclusive gladiator’s perspective.
Small-group Colosseum tour (15 guests max) with optional arena access for a more interactive experience.
- Everything you get: Enter the mighty Colosseum at your chosen time and enjoy a more personal experience with just 15 guests. Walk its ancient seating rows, visit the museum, dive into Roman history at the Forum and catch the panoramic city views at Palatine Hill—all in a small, engaging group.
- Why choose this? A small group means better access to your guide, fewer distractions, and a more engaging exploration of ancient Rome.
- Upgrades: Opt for Arena Floor access for an exclusive gladiator’s perspective.
Inclusions
- Small-group guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
- Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or German-speaking guide
- Access to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2
- Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
- Group of up to 15 guests
- Arena floor access (as per option selected)
- Headsets
Exclusions
- Access to the Colosseum underground
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals
- Tip: At the Roman Forum, ask your guide about the ancient religious practices in the House of the Vestal Virgins, once occupied by priestesses who tended the sacred fire of Vesta.
- The experience is not accessible by wheelchair, pram/stroller baby carriage, or people with mobility issues.
- Rain or shine, this tour won't be canceled. If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.
- Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.
- The order of attractions visited might be subject to change. Your guide will help you navigate all 3 sites daily of the crowds.
- As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Gregory
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide Flavia was so knowledgeable, and never short of interesting facts and little things to show us throughout the whole tour. We got so much more out of our visit thanks to her, would thoroughly recommend.
Adrian
May 2025Verified booking
Like that we had our own entrance to the Colosseum bypassing the significant crowds. Pietro our guide was excellent. Great knowledge and engaging presentation. Also loved how he involved people in the group in the storytelling.
Andreas
Apr 2025Verified booking
Except that you guys misidentify the location, where you meet the guide and no one comes to the meeting point to pick you up it was a great experience with a great guide. Lots of background information.
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Paula
Apr 2025Verified booking
The best part of our tour of the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill was definitely our tour guide. She was knowledgeable and had a great way of delivering her message, even a little joke now and then. The sites are awesome inspiring given their age, construction, and purposes.
Shafik
Mar 2025Verified booking
I went on a very cozy, private tour with Marle Robinson, with three other tourists. Marle was amazingly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories from history throughout the experience. She's very sharp and witty, with a lot of funny jokes to keep us engaged. At the same time, she was very attentive to our needs, making sure we remained hydrated, never strayed too far from each other and had ample time to snap a couple of photos. The tour gave us fast track entry to the venues and we were able to coast through the sites swiftly due to the sheer size of the company. It's very clear that our guide is passionate about the topics covered during the tour, being a practising scholar herself. This tour is highly recommended!
Patrick
Apr 2025Verified booking
The historic sites and the knowledge of the hist
Pamela
Apr 2025Verified booking
Just seeing if in person was awesome.
Michelle
Jun 2025Verified booking
Henry our Tour Guide was very knowledgeable about the Colasseum and Palatine Hill. Kept the group engaged even though the day was incredibly hot! I would definitely recommend 😀
Alejandro
Jun 2025Verified booking
Claudia was a fantastic tour guide. She showed a lot of knowledge and passion about the history of Rome and the colosseum. The tour was very thorough and loved being able to see different levels of the colosseum.
Mohammad
May 2025Verified booking
Nice pace with the guided tour. Guide explained different aspects of the history of the Coleseum and Roman forum quite well. Crowds were manageable
David
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide provided an immersive experience , with in depth and knowledgeable discussion during our tour of these remarkable artifacts and relics.
Lindsay
May 2025Verified booking
Had a wonderful tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with our very knowledgeable guide, Claudia. Her explanations of the history made our experince so much more meaningful than if we had been wandering around on our own. Thank you Claudia!
Caterina
May 2025Verified booking
A wonderful experience! All thanks to the guide Francesca who was perfect! Super knowledgeable and friendly she explained the wonders of Rome in a unique way.... Definitely to be done again!
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PATRICK
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide SAID was top notch. He is a person who knows his subject perfectly. He knows how to arouse the curiosity of his interlocutors and bring history to life through lively, animated communication. I recommend this type of small-group experience.
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Inara
May 2025Verified booking
The guide was very energetic and enthusiastic, but the tour could have taken a little shorter or more time could have been spend walking around. I appreciate it was very busy at the venue at the time, but there was time that was spend on funny interactive stories that could have been either cut out or spend with more historical facts. Otherwise great tour!
VITTU
May 2025Verified booking
We were 3, a guide that was only for us, passionate and extremely friendly, we recommend a guide it is mandatory to live the experience at 100%.
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Emanuele
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience, both for the splendor of the things seen, made even more beautiful by the beautiful explanation of our fantastic guide.
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Kathryn
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was nice being in a small group and Siriki, our guide, was awsome! He was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions as they came up. He didn't just give facts and figures but told us stories to help us understand how it was to live in Roman times and what central roles the Colosseum and Forum played in everyday life at the time. We would highly recommend this tour and this guide.
Alexander
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour guide Georigo was extremely well informed, well organized and the star of the tour. The booking office, on the other hand, was a complete mess. First the time was postponed, then the two guys who welcomed us were given the wrong information (they were told we were a Spanish group and our bookings couldn't be found) and finally the tour didn't start until an hour later. We were still in a good position, several others had their services canceled for no reason and were assigned completely different times.
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Jonathan
Apr 2025Verified booking
We had a wonderful experience at the colleseum. Our guide Raffaella was so knowledgeable and friendly. We really learnt a lot. Highly recommend the small group tour as very personable. Really impressed by Headout. Constant updates , very easy to book , emails text etc . Wonderful *****
Angela
Apr 2025Verified booking
The guide was great, but it was hard to hear/understand through the headset. The group was a little bit bigger (18) than I thought it would be. I wish we had had more time to spend at the forum. We will head back there on our own with a digital guide.
Parminder
Mar 2025Verified booking
The tour was great but finding your location/tour guide wasn't easy or pleasant.I suggest that you set someting up as a meeting point that is easier and more robust.
Petrus
Jun 2025Verified booking
Guide was very knowledgeable and kind
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PAUL
May 2025Verified booking
Said is an excellent guide. He takes time to explain. Super
Amaya
May 2025Verified booking
All excellent! The guide Sara very good!
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Make the most of Rome
Roman Forum in a nutshell
- Size and scope: Nestled between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills, the Roman Forum covers around 12 hectares.
- Archaeological significance: Dating back to the 8th century BC, the Forum features ruins of temples, basilicas, and public spaces that trace Rome’s transformation from a monarchy to a republic and then an empire.
- Historical highlights: Temple of Saturn, Curia Julia (Senate House), Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Rostra—sites of major events like Caesar’s funeral and political speeches.
- Cultural legacy: The Forum became the blueprint for city centers across the Roman Empire. Its influence on Western civic architecture continues to this day.
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Optional: audio guide, multimedia video, Arena Floor, Mamertine Prison, hosted entry
Flexible itinerary—visit the Colosseum first, explore the rest within 24 hours. Great value with custom add-ons.
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Small-group upgrade for personalized experience
Get the full picture of Ancient Rome with an expert’s storytelling. Ideal for first-timers.
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Exclusive Arena Floor access, small or large group option
Walk where gladiators once stood—adds a rare and thrilling layer to your Colosseum visit.
What to see at the Roman Forum?
Senate House
Also called Curia, the Senate House was the official meeting spot for the senators. Throughout history, the Curia has been built many times, the most famous being Curia Julia, built by Julius Caesar. It was later converted to a church in around 630 AD.
Temple of Saturn
Shielded by eight majestic columns, this temple was a place of worship dedicated to Saturn. Made with Egyptian granite, travertine rocks, and Thasian marble, the Temple of Saturn is among the most visited structures inside the Roman Forum.
Temple of Jupiter
Located on Capitol Hill, the Temple of Jupiter was a shrine for the god Jupiter. Made using tuff, terracotta, and marble, the Temple of Jupiter was one of the most culturally significant temples for the people. However, less of the original construction remains today.
Arch of Titus
The Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD was the first Roman-Jewish war in which Emperor Vespasian and his elder son, Titus, emerged victorious. In honor of this victory, Vespasian younger son and Titus's brother, Domitian, built the Arch of Titus.
Temple of Vesta
The Temple of Vesta was built for the Vestal Virgins, a group of women who pledged never to get married. It was believed that if the eternal flame of the temple went out, the Roman Empire would come to an end.
The Rostra
Originally, the Rostra was a podium for leaders to address the public. It was built by Julius Caesar and later completed by his nephew, Caesar Augustus. Standing 5 meters high and 30 meters wide, it was decorated with ship rams from defeated ships.
Temple of Castor and Pollux
The ancient Romans had erected a temple for Jupiter's twin sons, Castor and Pollux. What was once a massive structure, only the primary three columns and the inner podium survived over the years.
The Via Sacra
The Sacred Way, or Via Sacra, was a pathway leading to Capitoline Hill. It was used for public processions, triumphant marches, and religious celebrations. Many Roman emperors were also deified at the Via Sacra, which was considered a religious street.
The Regia
The Regia was the residence of the Roman kings and their families. It later became the official residence of the highest priest of the church, known as the Pontifex Maximus. It lies at the center of the Roman Forum.
Temple of Vespasian
The Temple of Vespasian celebrated the reign of Emperor Vespasian. It deified both Vespasian and Titus, as was common in ancient Rome. Brick, concrete, and marble were used to construct the temple.
Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
Right opposite the Regia, the temple was initially built by Emperor Antoninus Pius for his wife and Roman Empress Faustina the Elder in 141 AD. After Antoninus' death in 161 AD, Marcus Aurelius rebuilt the temple as a shrine to both Antoninus and Faustina.
Basilica Julia
The construction of Basilica Julia was started by Julius Caesar and later completed by his nephew and successor, Augustus. It was used as a public building for government meetings. The structure was later converted into a church.
House of Vestal Virgins
Functioning as the residence of Vestal Virgins, the House of the Vestal Virgins is located behind the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum. Presently, only the statues of the Vestals remain in the Atrium Vestae.
Arch of Septimius Severus
Located at the northwest end of the Roman Forum, the Arch of Septimius Severus is a striking, white marble triumphal arch. Constructed to commemorate the Parthian victories of Emperor Septimius Severus, the arch was built in 203 AD.
Roman Forum architecture & design
The Roman Forum’s architecture reflects the evolution of ancient Roman society, blending Republican simplicity with Imperial grandeur. Influenced heavily by Greek and Paleochristian styles, many buildings feature symmetry, arches, domes, and columns. Temples like those of Saturn and Vesta showcase classical proportions and Greek-inspired columns, while triumphal arches such as those of Titus and Septimius Severus depict military victories with detailed reliefs. Basilicas like Julia and Aemilia served civic functions with expansive interiors and colonnaded façades.
Constructed using raw materials like tuff, limestone, brick, and marble, the Forum is a showcase of Roman engineering. Its layout centers on the Via Sacra, a main ceremonial street flanked by monuments, reinforcing the Forum’s role as the heart of Rome’s political, religious, and social life.
Frequently asked questions about Roman Forum tickets and tours
Is the Roman Forum ticket separate from the Colosseum and Palatine Hill?
No — they’re part of a combined archaeological site. Most tickets include access to all three: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. However, entry to each site is timed separately and must be used within a 24-hour window from first entry.
Do I need a timed entry slot for the Roman Forum?
Only the Colosseum requires a timed entry. For the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, you can enter at any time on the same day, depending on opening hours. Still, earlier visits are best to beat the heat and crowds.
Can I visit the Roman Forum first if my ticket is timed for the Colosseum?
Yes. You can visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before your Colosseum slot, as long as it's on the same day. This is actually a smart route if your Colosseum slot is later in the day.
What was life like in the Roman Forum?
The Romans held all important events at the Roman Forum. Religious festivals were held at different temples inside the Roman Forum. Local merchants also held open-air markets to sell their goods regularly. The Roman Forum was also the seat of the Roman Senate, where public addresses and official government affairs were held.
What is the Roman Forum famous for?
There are many structures inside the Roman Forum that people from all around the world come to see. It has the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Jupiter, the Arch of Titus, the Curia, the Rostra and the Temple of Vespasian, among others. It has the ruins of all these structures that serve as a brilliant example of Roman architecture.
Does the Roman Forum exist even today?
Despite dating back to 500 BC and being destroyed by natural and man-made causes, the Roman Forum exists even today. Although it is in ruins, there are many buildings that have been preserved over the years. You can visit the Roman Forum and marvel at its glory simply by purchasing Roman Forum tickets.
How long should I plan to explore the Roman Forum?
Allocate at least 1.5–2 hours just for the Forum. If you're adding Palatine Hill and taking time to linger, 3–4 hours total is ideal. A guided tour can help you see more in less time.
Are audio guides or apps available for the Roman Forum?
Yes — several official and third-party audio guides and apps are available. They’re highly recommended if you’re visiting without a tour, as signage onsite is minimal and the ruins are not always self-explanatory.
Are there any parts of the Roman Forum that require special access?
Yes — sites like the House of the Vestal Virgins or Santa Maria Antiqua may be open only on special tours or passes. The SUPER Site pass is perfect for focused and complete access to exclusive sites within Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
How is Roman Forum connected to the Colosseum?
The Roman Forum is just a walking distance away from the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. It served as the government headquarters in ancient Rome while the Colosseum was used for annual games. Now, you can enter both attractions with Colosseum and Roman forum tickets.
Is the Roman Forum a religious site?
The Roman Forum used to be a religious site but now it is just an archaeological area. The Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Jupiter, the Temple of Vespasian, the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Temple of the Deified Caesar, the Mamertine Prison, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Romulus and the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina were all important places of worship for ancient Romans.
Is there a dress code to enter the Roman Forum?
There is no dress code to enter the Roman Forum as it is not a religious area. You should, however, wear comfortable footwear as you will be doing a lot of walking to explore the area.
What’s the best entrance to start at?
The Via dei Fori Imperiali entrance is popular and central. However, starting from the Palatine Hill side (near Via di San Gregorio) offers a more gradual, scenic descent into the Forum and avoids the main crowd flow.
From happy customers
Marcelo
BrazilJun, 2025
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The experience with our guide, Bárbara, was simply extraordinary. Her in-depth knowledge and friendliness made all the difference on the tour. She is a true born teacher, who talks with passion and a twinkle in her eye about every detail of these monuments that have marked the history of humanity. Barbara not only guided us, but transported us back in time with her rich and engaging explanations. Without a doubt, it was a privilege to have her as a guide - she turned the tour into an unforgettable lesson.
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Vincenza
May, 2025
I was struck by Prof Carmelo Vinciguerra's outstanding preparation as an expert in archaeology and a lover of art and his work so fascinating . Accurate and comprehensive descriptions with continuous insights . He also included for us a visit to the Church of Vismo and Damiani , vetsmente splendid, which was not included. The Colosseum was very exhaustive to us in its use, construction and fall into ruin, between earthquakes and looting. A beautiful expetience! I recommend this guide to everyone. Thank you Dr. Vinciguerra, see you next time!
Greetings, Vincenza from Milan. (group of 4 adults)
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Giovanni
ItalyJun, 2025
Long and interesting tour, Colosseum, Palatine and fori are a place where time stands still and despite the many tourists you can stop in the shade to imagine the 'empire and rest.
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Nicola
United StatesMay, 2025
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The experience was very good as far as the purchase of the tickets and audio went.
The Colosseum is definitely worth a visit, but the huge crowds made the viewing experience very slow and at times unpleasant.
The lines for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill were so long that we decided to not complete the tour.
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Lisette
MexicoMay, 2025
The highlight of my visit was our guide Bruno was the best, he is an archaeologist and explained very clearly. Fantastic
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Commien
FranceMay, 2025
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We came to Rome for the first time at the end of April and this visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum was a must. The tour was incredible from start to finish. It was a first for us to hire a guide, and we have no regrets! Simone is a very interesting guide, with a great sense of humor. We loved it and highly recommend this tour and this guide. Many thanks to her!
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Adrian
United KingdomMay, 2025
Like that we had our own entrance to the Colosseum bypassing the significant crowds.
Pietro our guide was excellent. Great knowledge and engaging presentation. Also loved how he involved people in the group in the storytelling.
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Maria
SpainMay, 2024
A los niños les gusta bastante la realidad vitual.
No resulta facil localizar al guia, en meio de los tumultos de turistas, porque la bandera negra que se supone que porta, es un trapo pequeño que hay que buscar con mucho esfuerzo.
La guia , muy amable, resolvió amablemente los problemas que surgieron debido al mal tiempo
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