Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in an intimate small group group with an expert guide. Enjoy a rich, immersive experience with stories that bring ancient Rome to life.
What you'll see.
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in an intimate small group (semi-private) with an expert guide. Enjoy a rich, immersive experience with stories that bring ancient Rome to life.
Ancient Rome in a group of 15, not 50
Delve into the ancient past with a small group guided tour of Rome's most iconic landmarks, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, limited to just 15 participants. The smaller group changes everything: questions get asked, stories get told properly, and with personal headsets you won't miss a word of them.
The Colosseum: ancient grandeur unveiled
Begin at the awe-inspiring amphitheatre itself. With your expert guide, explore the monument's first and second floors and discover the architectural brilliance behind a building that once held tens of thousands of spectators at the heart of Rome's entertainment world, the games, the crowds, the machinery of spectacle. (Arena floor access is not included in this tour.)
The Forum and the Palatine Hill
Continue to the Roman Forum, the epicentre of ancient public life, where your guide animates the ruins with remarkable anecdotes: the Arch of Septimius Severus celebrating an emperor's victories, the Temple of Saturn testifying to Rome's religious devotion, and the Curia Julia, the senate house where momentous decisions echoed. Conclude on the Palatine Hill, Rome's legendary birthplace and the address of its most powerful residents, exploring the green heights while taking in some of the most beautiful panoramic views in the city.
Good to know
The 3-hour tour includes entrance tickets to all three sites, your expert guide, personal headsets, and the small group group capped at 15. Meet your host at the Arch of Constantine 30 minutes before your scheduled entry. ID is mandatory and participant names must exactly match the booking, security can refuse mismatches without refund. The sweet spot between a private tour and a big group: intimate enough to feel personal, at a friendlier price. Morning and afternoon departures follow the same route, so pick the light you prefer for photographs of the Forum below.
- Small group tour limited to 15 participants
- Access to the Colosseum (first and second levels), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Expert guide with personal headsets for clear audio
- Discover ancient ruins with engaging stories and historical insights
- Enjoy stunning views of Rome’s most iconic landmarks from Palatine Hill
Stop by stop.
- 01
Colosseum: First and Second Floors, Hypogeum Overview
With your expert guide, explore the Colosseum's first and second floors and discover the architectural brilliance behind a building that once held tens of thousands of spectators at the heart of Rome's entertainment world.
- 02
Roman Forum: Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, Curia Julia, Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine
Continue to the Roman Forum, epicentre of ancient public life, where the ruins come alive: the Arch of Septimius Severus celebrating an emperor's victories, the Temple of Saturn testifying to Rome's religious devotion, and the Curia Julia, where momentous decisions echoed.
- 03
Palatine Hill: House of Augustus, House of Livi, Stadium of Domitian
Conclude on the Palatine Hill, Rome's legendary birthplace and the address of its most powerful residents, exploring the green heights while taking in some of the most beautiful panoramic views in the city.
What's included.
- ✓Expert guide
- ✓Entrance tickets to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- ✓Personal headsets for clear audio
- ✓Small group size (maximum 15 participants)
- ✓Clear Headsets
- —Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- —Drinks & Foods
- —Arena floor access
Before you come.
- ID is mandatory, guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- The exact name and last name of all participants must be provided at time of booking, in case of mistakes, security staff may deny access and no refund will be provided. Name changes are not permitted.
- Please Note: Arena floor access is not included in this tour.
- Meet your host at the Arch of Constantine 30 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
- Security checks may cause minor delays at the entrance.
- Some Colosseum and Roman Forum areas may have uneven surfaces, so be cautious while walking.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible, but some areas may be challenging to navigate.
- When you purchase our service, it includes the entrance fee to the archaeological sites, which is €18 for adults (or €24 for the Arena option), along with a €2 booking fee. Children under 18 have free entry (Reservation is mandatory). The remaining portion of the payment covers essential services such as meeting point assistance, office support, booking fees, a digital audio guide, and other related services to enhance your overall experience. Closing hours vary with daylight savings.
- Please not that the tour itinerary may vary in order, depending on site conditions or scheduling optimization. While all mentioned areas (Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill) are included the tour, the sequence of the visits might be adjusted, for example, the tour may start with the Roman Forum before entering the Colosseum.
- Opening hours and last entry times for the Colosseum and Roman Forum vary by season. From March 30 to September 30, sites close at 7:15 PM (last entry at 6:15 PM); from October 1 to October 25, closing is at 6:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM); and from October 26 to February 28, sites close at 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).
Where to find us.
Front of Arch of Constantine
Your Tour Guide will have a light-blue flag that reads ” Inside Out Italy ” Please arrive 30 minutes before the start, punctually, at the designated meeting point.
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Cancel up to 72 hours (3 days) before your start time for a full refund.
Cancellations inside 72 hours of the start time can't be refunded.
