Discover the glory of Ancient Rome on this tour of the Eternal City's three main archaeological areas: The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Your guide will retrace the history of the empire from its birth in 753 BC, telling you about the clashes between gladiators that took place in the Colosseum and the exciting events related to the kingdoms of Caesar and Nero.

Our tour guide was amazing but I can’t remember her name. Dark haired petit lady. She was very knowledgeable and the pictures of how it used to look really helped us imagine how it used to look. Will definitely be back, we love Rome

Echt een heel mooie excursie. Dit moet je eigenlijk wel met een gids doen. Er ligt hier zoveel geschiedenis. Fijn Ontvangst: aardige jongens die ons begeleiden naar de gids Patrick, super aardige en sympathieke man met enorm veel kennis, heel betrokken, bevlogen en veel liefde voor het Colosseum.

De gids wist veel te vertellen en had duidelijke antwoorden op alle vragen die er werden gesteld

Gids Andri vertelde met enthousiasme over de geschiedenis, met humor en relativering. Regelmatig legt hij verbanden met het heden waardoor het verhaal dichterbij komt.

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll take part in a guided tour of the three main archaeological areas of the Eternal City
You can step back in time as you discover Ancient Rome's glorious history
Get access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
It's possible to customise your tour by choosing between a standard group (up to 25 guests), a small group (up to 16 guests) or a semi-private experience (up to 11 guests)

Important to know

Not allowed:

To avoid problems at the entrance, please do not bring large bags or backpacks. The Colosseum does not have any cloakroom facilities
This tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
This tour is not suitable for strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

Colosseum standard entry ticket: 18€. The remaining amount covers additional services included in the offer, such as the guided tour and on-site assistance
No pre-sale fees are charged to the customer
All guests must comply with the Colosseum Visitor Rules, which can be consulted on the official Colosseum website
Available group sizes: 24, 16, or 11 participants
All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If the local provider does not receive the full customers' names, the booking will be cancelled. Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government-issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
The Colosseum is one of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities. As always, your guide will make sure any delays are minimised and that you get access as quickly as possible
In case of last-minute, unpredictable closures of the venues, customers will be offered an extended tour
There may be delays when passing through mandatory security checks
The itinerary for these tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. Any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, the local provider will offer an extended tour in line with the advertised total length of the tour

Remember to bring:

A valid proof of identity is mandatory

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 96 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Expert tour guide
Headsets if necessary
Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

What’s not included

Pick-up

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

At Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop 'Colosseo'. Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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TUI Musement Traveler
12 January 2026
5
United Kingdom
Our tour guide was amazing but I can’t remember her name. Dark haired petit lady. She was very knowledgeable and the pictures of how it used to look really helped us imagine how it used to look. Will definitely be back, we love Rome
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Deborah
Travelled with family
7 March 2026
5
Netherlands
Echt een heel mooie excursie. Dit moet je eigenlijk wel met een gids doen. Er ligt hier zoveel geschiedenis. Fijn Ontvangst: aardige jongens die ons begeleiden naar de gids Patrick, super aardige en sympathieke man met enorm veel kennis, heel betrokken, bevlogen en veel liefde voor het Colosseum.
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Anja
Travelled as a couple
20 February 2026
4.6
Netherlands
De gids wist veel te vertellen en had duidelijke antwoorden op alle vragen die er werden gesteld
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Jan
Travelled as a couple
20 February 2026
4.6
Netherlands
Gids Andri vertelde met enthousiasme over de geschiedenis, met humor en relativering. Regelmatig legt hij verbanden met het heden waardoor het verhaal dichterbij komt.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
11 February 2026
4
United Kingdom
I
Iryna
Travelled with family
6 October 2025
5
United Kingdom
Excellent