Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill 3-Hour Tour

Three Thousand Years of Rome in Three Hours

You enter the Colosseum with reserved tickets and a guide who walks you through the amphitheater's layout and history, then moves into the Roman Forum to explore temples and the Arch of Titus, and finishes on Palatine Hill for views across the city. The whole thing takes three hours, entrance fees are included, and you don't have to arrange tickets or navigate the sites yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Colosseum45m · entry included
2. Arch of Constantinepass by
3. Arch of Tituspass by
4. Palatine Hill1h · entry included
5. Roman Forum1h · entry included

Explore Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill

• Visit the Colosseum
• Hear stories of gladiator fights
• Walk through the Roman Forum ruins
• See temples, villas, and arches
• View the Arch of Titus
• Climb Palatine Hill
• Enjoy views of Rome landmarks

The experience

You're walking straight into the Colosseum before most of the crowds arrive. The guide meets you at the entrance with your reserved tickets (the €2 reservation fee per person is already factored in), and within minutes you're standing inside the amphitheater itself, looking up at the tiers where gladiators once fought and Roman citizens sat watching. The arches frame the sky in a way no photograph quite captures. Your guide walks you through the layout, pointing out where the action happened, how the crowds moved, what the noise must have sounded like. It's not a lecture. It's more like someone who knows the place is showing you how to see it.

From there you move into the Roman Forum, which is right next door. This is where the real city lived: temples, villas, the streets where emperors walked, the Arch of Titus standing in the first century AD exactly where Emperor Domitian had it built to honor his father's victories. The Forum feels less like a museum and more like a place where time just stopped. Your guide navigates you through the ruins, naming what was where, and suddenly the scattered stones start making sense as a functioning center of religious, social, and political life. You're not just looking at rubble. You're reading the layout of an entire civilization.

The last stop is Palatine Hill, one of Rome's seven famous hills and the place where the city itself is said to have begun. You climb up (the walk is steady but not steep), and from the top you get sweeping views across to Piazza Venezia, down to the Circus Maximus, and back toward the Colosseum you started at that morning. The whole three-hour tour comes together from up there. The entrance fee to Palatine Hill is included, as is the audioset if you want one, though the professional guide is usually enough. Bring comfortable walking shoes and your valid ID or passport. The names on your booking have to match the names on your documents or you won't get in.

What’s included

• Your day includes entrance fees to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the Colosseum reservation fee, the Colosseum entrance ticket, an audioset, and a professional guide who leads you through all three sites.
• You'll need to bring a valid ID or passport matching your booking name, and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Large backpacks, sharp objects, and aerosols are not allowed inside.

Options for this experience

9 options

Ticket only, with audio guideGuide in 5 languages · 23 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:00Ticket for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a self-guided audio guide (live guide not included). Hosted service: Pick up your ticket and queue only for the security check. Then, lose yourself in the marvels of the Colosseum! Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Group tour in English14 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:30Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live guide. Hosted service: Enjoy your tour! Groups are capped at 25 people. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Group tour in Spanish7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live guide. Hosted service: Enjoy your tour! Groups are capped at 25 people. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

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Group tour in French6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live guide. Hosted service: Enjoy your tour! Groups are capped at 25 people. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Group tour in German5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:30Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live guide. Hosted service: Enjoy your tour! Groups are capped at 25 people. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Small English-language group tour of the ColosseumAvailable from 31 Jan 2027Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live guide. Hosted service: Enjoy your tour! Groups are capped at 12 people. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Private Entry to the ArenaGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 13:00Tour of the Colosseum with special access to the arena floor, plus the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, led by a live English-speaking guide. Hosted service: Enjoy your tour! Groups are capped at 24 people. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Private Palatine and Forum tour in English60 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 18:00Tour of a private experience reserved for only your party; the Colosseum is not included, only Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Hosted service: Enjoy a private experience with only your party. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Private Palatine and Forum tour in German60 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 18:00Tour of a private experience reserved for only your party; the Colosseum is not included, only Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Hosted service: Enjoy a private experience with only your party. Length: 3 hours. Meeting point: come to our office at Via delle Terme di Tito 93, and please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day60 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 18:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Polish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Please meet us in our offcie at Via delle Terme di Tito 93.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72h before the start.Between 1 and 3 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Enjoy Rome

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Rome's three most important ancient sites in a single morning without arranging separate tickets, figuring out the route, or standing in entry lines: the reserved tickets and fixed three-hour schedule handle all of that.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English and German, with 60 departure times. In Spanish, French and Italian, with 23 departure times.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long is the tour?

Three hours total, covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. The price includes entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person), and the Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person, or €24 if you add arena access). The audioset is included unless you choose the audioguide option instead of a professional guide.

Do I need to bring anything?

Yes. Bring a valid ID document or passport that matches the name on your booking. You won't be allowed in without it. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Large backpacks, sharp objects, and aerosols are not permitted.

What if I want to do the tour with an audioguide instead of a guide?

That option is available, but the professional guide is not included if you select the audioguide. The audioset is included with the standard tour.

Is this tour suitable for people with different fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. If you have a disability, note it when booking so the provider can make any necessary arrangements.

What happens if there aren't enough people to run the tour?

If the minimum number of participants isn't reached, the provider will contact you by phone or message to discuss options.

Can I use public transportation to get to the Colosseum?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.

Do I need to provide my full name when booking?

Yes. All travelers' full names must be provided at booking. The names on your voucher must match the names on your ID documents, or you may be denied entry.