Colosseum Tour: Explore Ancient Rome's Highlights

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a knowledgeable local guide. Skip the line and avoid the crowds while marveling at ancient Rome’s grandeur.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Enjoy the marvels of the Colosseum with ease. Enter through a special entrance designed for small groups, leading directly to the core of this ancient Roman monument. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll journey back in time to experience the dramatic battles and legendary events that unfolded in this historic arena. Explore the…
What's Included
  • Maximum group size of 25
  • Guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • An engaging, English-speaking local guide
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Searching for an efficient way to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in a limited amount of time? Join a knowledgeable local guide who will lead you through the most significant sites of ancient Rome while avoiding the crowds. Marvel at the grandeur of the Colosseum and listen to captivating tales of the brutal battles that once…

Location
Fontana del Colosseo
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. We meet between the 2 green souvenir kiosks in front of the “Colosseo” metro stop - located just outside the lower-level entrance/exit. A representative will be there holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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X9249obhannahw
Mar 28, 2026
Great views of history - It was a great tour. We saw many landmarks.
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533dickt
Mar 22, 2026
One of the very few group tours that were worth it!!! - Excellent knowledge, very well presented!
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Desertorthodontics
Mar 16, 2026
Great Experience - Ana was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. It made such a difference in our experience at the Colosseum. Thank you!
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Stay48588002506
Mar 15, 2026
Loved our guide! - Amazing tour & great guide! Would totally use this tour company again!!!
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Barbara
Mar 13, 2026
Best tour online thus far - Our guide was outstanding being fully knowledgeable and aware of individual needs. Learned a lot!
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Dorothysuzanne_k
Mar 13, 2026
Fabulous even in the rain - All day it was pouring rain and our guide, francesco, was just very accommodating to a couple who had babies and strollers and I had my grandson and other couples, we were all delighted with his service. He also talked slowly enough that we all understood the history and the important parts of the coliseo and the Roman forum. He was friendly, asked questions, answered questions, and he was really a good leader.
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2redmancs
Mar 12, 2026
The Colosseum is incredible!!!! - Booking this tour online was really easy, there was lots of information so we knew exactly what to expect. The meeting place is directly outside the Metro station and The Tour Guys reps are easy to find. There was so much to see on the three areas of this tour!!! The guide, Eleonore, was informative, knowledgeable and passionate about the history of area and really helpful. Entrance fees are included in the tour price and we were able to avoid the entrance queues (which were verrry long!) but couldn't avoid the queues for security, which included putting bags through scanners. The main time on the tour is taken in the Colosseum itself - it is incredible. Eleonore was great, she had loads of information about the development and rebuilding of parts of the Colosseum and it was most interesting to find out about the underfloor area where gladiators, prisoners and animals were kept. There were only 8 adults and one child on our tour which was good as we could fit into some spaces to listen to Eleonore as there were lots of other people. I have arthritis in my knees and have a problem with steep steps but Eleonore took me up and down in a lift which helped immensely. The Forum is interesting in showing how the Romans lived and again there was so much information it was hard to take it all in. Because of the time it took to get through the security queues Eleonore's time was restricted and she asked if we would prefer more info on the Forum and to explore the Palatine Hill on our own. It was great that she responded to what we wanted and gave options. The tour took approximately 3 hours plus any time on Palatine Hill - it was well worth the money and we really enjoyed it.
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Daniella_p
Feb 22, 2026
Great Tour with Knowledgeable Guide - This was a great tour and our guide, Lisa, was wonderful; she was incredibly knowledgeable about each place and provided so much detail. The tour does move along at a good pace, so you do have to take it upon yourself to stop and take photos. You can take photos when the guide stops and explains something, but you might want to take more during the tour because you won’t get another opportunity to turn back once you leave the Colossuem (unless you pay to go back in yourself another time). I like that they provide an earbud so that you can hear the guide even if you get slightly behind.
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Lizsl4798sf
Feb 13, 2026
Brilliant full access tour with a knowledgeable local! - Excellent knowledgeable tour guide. So much interesting information and easy access to an array of remarkable sites. Would definitely use this tour company again and we loved our tour guide she’s gone.
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Stevekn5609aj
Feb 12, 2026
"The Roman Guy" tour was tops - One of the best tour guides in Italy over the past 45 years. Very knowlegable in combining the history and context of the 2,000 old Roman structures and the people who built it and enjoyed it and died there.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).