Colosseum Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Overview
Want to discover Ancient Rome at the best price? This top-rated, small-group tour is the perfect way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with ease and depth. With faster access, a licensed expert guide, and an intimate group setting, you’ll enjoy a richer, more personal journey through history in just 3 hours.
The tour begins inside the iconic Colosseum, where epic stories of gladiators, emperors, and ingenious Roman design come to life. Take in breathtaking views from above the arena as your guide brings ancient Rome vividly to life.
From there, we’ll head up to Palatine Hill, Rome’s mythical birthplace and home to its most opulent imperial palaces. Then descend into the Roman Forum, the vibrant centre of politics, religion, and everyday Roman life.
Thoughtfully paced and designed for comfort, this tour allows plenty of time for questions at every stop and is the best way to see Rome’s top sites at unbeatable value.
This tour is offered in multiple languages.
What's Included
- Highly rated experience offering great value for money
- Relaxed pace with a carefully planned itinerary and headsets provided so you won’t miss a word
- This tour is offered in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
- Colosseum entry ticket (€18 value) with access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
- Engaging small-group tour of Ancient Rome with a licensed guide sharing expert insights and stories
- Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
- Access to the Arena floor is not included unless specifically selected for an additional fee
- Transportation, food, and drinks
Meeting Location
Via di San Gregorio
30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
- Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-179241P1
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Average 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 34 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Highly rated experience offering great value for money.
- Relaxed pace with a carefully planned itinerary and headsets provided so you won’t miss a word.
- This tour is offered in multiple languages, depending on the option selected.
- Colosseum entry ticket (€18 value) with access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.
- Engaging small-group tour of Ancient Rome with a licensed guide sharing expert insights and stories.
- Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Access to the Arena floor is not included unless specifically selected for an additional fee.
- Transportation, food, and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum Tour with Palatine Hill and Roman Forum will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Highly rated experience offering great value for money
- Relaxed pace with a carefully planned itinerary and headsets provided so you won’t miss a word
- This tour is offered in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
- Colosseum entry ticket (€18 value) with access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
- Engaging small-group tour of Ancient Rome with a licensed guide sharing expert insights and stories
- Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
- Access to the Arena floor is not included unless specifically selected for an additional fee
- Transportation, food, and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
- Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
