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.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Engaging small-group tour of Ancient Rome with a licensed guide sharing expert insights and stories
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
Non inclus
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
Itinéraire
1
Colosseum
Learn the fascinating stories of famous gladiators, gruesome games and emperor executions. From senator to plebian, everyone visited the Colosseum, and now you can too, and learn everything there is to know. Your guide's stories will bring the whole place to life in front of your very eyes!
*Please note we will start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on the time of tickets we can purchase.*
Discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by towering pine trees and spectacular views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below. Only the wealthiest and most influential people in Rome lived on the Palatine, and now, with the help of your expert guide, you get to learn all about them!
Walk the Via Sacra and the Via Nova and weave around towering temples and ornate arches, see the Senate House and the remains of the Rostra - and learn all about the ancient city’s political, social and commercial heart.
Your guide will be waiting at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, located just above the Colosseo Metro station, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If you are near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs inside to go up to the meeting point.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking
- Bring valid ID for all travelers. Adults traveling with children must show proof of parental or guardian status, and children must also bring ID.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers (including yourself and any companions) when booking.
- The Walking Tour – External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sites are viewed from outside.
Meeting Point (please check your selected option carefully):
1. Walking Tour – External Visit
Largo Gaetana Agnesi (above Colosseum Metro station). Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag/sign. If you are near the Colosseum, enter the metro station and take the stairs up.
2. All other options
Arch of Constantine, Piazza del Colosseo. Your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.
Annulation et remboursement
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Si vous annulez
Remboursement
Au moins 3 jours avant
100 %
Entre 0 et 3 jours avant
0 %
Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants
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