A live guide walks you through the Colosseum, the Forum and Palatine Hill with reserved entry.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time
- DurationAbout 2.5 to 3 hours
- LanguagesEnglish
The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour costs €40 per person for a roughly 2.5-to-3-hour live-guided visit covering all three sites, with reserved-time entry that skips the general ticket queue and a headset so the guide is easy to hear in a crowd. An arena-floor upgrade is available at checkout for €24 more. It's the standard step up from the self-guided audio ticket for visitors who want a person explaining the history rather than an app.
Book Colosseum TicketsKey facts
guided-tour- Duration
- About 2.5 to 3 hours
- Meeting point
- Meeting point near the Arch of Constantine, beside the Colosseum
- Price
- €40 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time
Included
- ✓ Reserved time entry to the Colosseum (€18 + €2.44 fee)
- ✓ Reserved time entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- ✓ Reserved entry to the Colosseum arena, if the option is selected (€24 + €2.44 fee)
- ✓ Expert guide (not included on the audio-guide option)
- ✓ Headphones to hear the guide clearly (not included on the audio-guide option)
Not included
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Tips
Meeting point
Piazza del Colosseo, Rome
Nearest transit: Metro Line B to Colosseo
What the guided route covers
The tour opens at the Colosseum, where the guide covers its construction and the gladiator battles and animal hunts staged inside, then continues to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for the political and religious heart of ancient Rome and the ruins of the imperial palaces, with views over the city from the top of the hill.
Price versus the audio-guide ticket
At €40, this costs €20 more than the €20 Official Audio Guide ticket for the same three sites, with a live guide and headset replacing the self-guided app. Adding the arena-floor option brings the total close to the official €24 Full Experience price plus the guide.
Meeting point and timing
Groups meet near the Arch of Constantine beside the Colosseum, reachable by Metro Line B to Colosseo. Reserved-time entry means you skip the general ticket queue at the gate, though the guide's own group still gathers at the meeting point first.
Who this suits
Book this for a standard first-time guided visit to all three sites without the added cost of underground or private-tour access. Choose the Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour instead if the hypogeum and arena floor specifically are what you're after, or the Private Guided Tour for your own group only.
| Ticket | Price | Areas | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| This tour (partner) | €40 | Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill | Yes |
| Official Standard + arena option | €18 + €24 | Colosseum (+ arena), Forum, Palatine Hill | No |
Who should not book this
- Visitors who want underground/hypogeum access (see the Underground and Arena Floor tour)
- Anyone who wants a fully private group
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Check prices & dates
Book your tickets in advance: popular time slots sell out.
How to book
Choose a date and add the arena option at checkout if you want it. Meet your guide near the Arch of Constantine. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this include the underground?
No — this tour covers the Colosseum's main levels, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, with the arena floor as an optional add-on. The underground (hypogeum) is covered on the separate Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour.
How long does the tour take?
About 2.5 to 3 hours for all three sites with a live guide.
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