About this experience
This express and flexible tour is ideal for all those who have limited time in Rome and yet want to grasp the essence of the main highlights of the city.
You start with a tour of the Colosseum, led by a local, licensed, and expert Guide. At the end of the tour, the guide provides you with the tickets and directions to get access to the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Area.
After the guided tour you can enjoy the Colosseum a bit more and explore it at your own pace, or you can reach the exit and go straight to the next area.
This express tour is a great chance to get the essence of the Ancient Rome in a fast and yet relaxed and flexible way.
Get a guided tour of the Colosseum, then explore the Palatine Hill & Roman forum at your own pace and revive the Ancient Rome!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 15 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
What is included
- Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill admission
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person - children under 18 0 €))
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Official Tour Guide for the Colosseum
Not included
- Any private expenses
- Arena Floor & Underground access
Itinerary and highlights
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an elliptical architecture in the center of Rome.
It is the one of the largest construction ever built in ancient Rome.
The Colosseum lies quite close to the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill.
The emperor Vespasian began the construction of the amphitheater in 72 AD. It was then completed in 80 AD, under the reign of his son Titus.
Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point is located on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is situated in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have an ID with you
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- City Walkers Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ticket price: Adult 18 € - Children (under18) 0 €
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Costumers need to show up 15 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Due to organizational reasons, the start time of your tour might change. We will contact you in advance in case this happens
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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