Guided Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Highlights

• Three sites in one tour
• Authorized expert guide
• Skip the long lines

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Colosseum

   1h

   Your journey into Ancient Rome begins at the Colosseum, one of the world's most iconic monuments. Step into this legendary amphitheater with your Expert Guide and uncover the stories behind gladiator battles, political power struggles, and the incredible engineering feats that shaped Roman history. Discover how this extraordinary structure hosted grand spectacles — and even staged ancient naval battles — separating fact from fiction beyond the famous Hollywood depictions. Guests who choose an Arena Floor option will enjoy special access to the Arena Floor, where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators. Guests who choose a 1.5-hour tour option will enjoy a guided visit of the Arena floor, followed by a guided introduction to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. After the tour concludes, guests are free to continue exploring the Colosseum Archaeological Park independently at their own pace with the included entry ticket.

2. 2

   Palatine Hill

   45min

   Continue on to the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome. According to tradition, this was the hill where Romulus founded the city in 753 BC — a decision that led to his brother Remus's tragic fate. Explore the ancient landscape where emperors later built magnificent palaces, and enjoy a spectacular view over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.

3. 3

   Roman Forum

   45min

   Discover the Roman Forum, the heart of political, commercial, and social life in Ancient Rome. Walk along the Via Sacra, once used for triumphal processions, and explore the ruins of temples, basilicas, and monuments where senators debated, emperors ruled, and some of Rome's most important moments unfolded

Before you go

Location