Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum With SUPER Sites
Rione Monti, Rome
Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators, emperors, vestal virgins, slaves, soldiers, senators, and everyday Romans on this in-depth Colosseum and Roman Forum tour with exclusive SUPER Sites access.
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour in Rome
This guided tour of Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill suits history enthusiasts wanting an in-depth exploration with an expert English-speaking guide.
Highlights
- Scheduled entry tickets to the Colosseum
- Explore Palatine Hill and Roman Forum including palaces and temples
- View ancient frescoes illustrating Roman emperors’ luxury lifestyle
- Visit Mamertime Prison, Celio Hill, and the newly opened Forma Urbis
- Admire frescoes and architectural features of Ancient Rome
Description
Meet your English-speaking tour guide outside the Colosseum to discover this iconic Ancient Roman monument where gladiators once fought. Experience the structure that seated up to 80,000 spectators and explore the underground network where beasts and fighters awaited entry.
Learn about the gladiatorial combats, beast hunts, theatrical events, and punishments that took place here. After the Colosseum, visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the heart of Ancient Rome’s political, cultural, and spiritual life.
Walk through the ruins of majestic imperial palaces and political meeting places while your guide explains Ancient Rome’s history and society. Depending on availability and restoration work, your tour includes visits to the following sites:
- The newly opened House of Emperor Tiberius, offering insights into Roman elite living and views over the Forum
- The House of Emperor Augustus or the re-opened House of Empress Livia, showcasing imperial wealth and private life
- The underground Aula Isiaca, featuring well-preserved first-century BC frescoes dedicated to goddess Isis
- The Renaissance-era Loggia Mattei decorated with classical frescoes
- Santa Maria Antiqua, a 6th-century church with early Christian frescoes bridging pagan and Christian Rome
- Ruins of temples of Vesta, Jupiter, Saturn, Castor and Pollux, and triumphal arches of Titus and Septimius Severus
The tour concludes in the Forum near Julius Caesar’s burial site, where flowers are laid annually on the Ides of March.
Includes
- Expert English-speaking private guide
- Colosseum admission with reserved time slot
- Access to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Entry to Santa Maria Antiqua
- Domus Tiberiana exhibition rooms
- Palatine Museum
- Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei
- Visit to the House of Augustus or House of Livia
Excludes
- Arena floor access is not included
Important Information
- Photo ID (passport recommended) is mandatory for all participants at Colosseum entry; failure to present ID will result in denial of access.
- Tour itinerary may vary due to opening hours and restoration work.
- On Mondays, the House of Augustus is closed and replaced by a visit to the Curia.
- Dress code for places of worship requires covered shoulders and knees; no tank tops or short dresses allowed.
- Tours operate rain or shine, so prepare accordingly.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book your tour in advance, bring valid photo ID, and wear comfortable footwear. Morning visits often provide cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.
