Rome
3 hours
Times vary
Max 16

Highlights

  • Explore the most significant sites in ancient Rome with an expert in Roman history who will bring each storied structure to life.
  • Get ahead of the crowds at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, helping you appreciate each site even more.
  • A group of 16 people or fewer—one of the smallest group sizes available for Colosseum tours—makes your experience intimate, engaging, and unforgettable.

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Tour description

Step inside the heart of an empire on our bestselling Colosseum tour.

The walls of the Colosseum can’t talk, but we’ve got the next best thing: a small group tour with an archaeologist guide that will completely change your perception of the iconic structure. This guided tour with express access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum offers an in-depth look at the fascinating true stories behind the city’s most famous ancient sites. Along the way, you'll dispel popular misconceptions and get expert insights into their purpose—including the brutal spectacles that once took place inside the arena. There’s no more entertaining or enlightening way to experience the Colosseum.

Beat the crowds with pre-reserved Colosseum tickets.

This Roman Colosseum tour lets you bypass the crowds and walk right into Rome's preeminent attraction with a small group of 16 people (or fewer) and a local expert guide. You'll explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum as your guide regales you with stories and anecdotes that will enthrall young and old alike. Ancient history has never been more accessible or engaging than it is when its stories are brought to life by a guide who has dedicated their life to studying it.

Take a walk through Ancient Rome at the Forum and Palatine Hill.

After your Colosseum tour, you'll head over to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where you'll once again head straight inside with special access tickets. Explore ancient palaces, temples, markets, and monuments as you walk streets once frequented by historical greats like Julius Caesar. The ruins aren't always easy to interpret, but with a knowledgeable expert on hand, you’ll be transported back in time to the heyday of the ancient city.

Easy, engaging, entertaining—the best way to explore the Eternal City's ancient past.

Every member of our guide team is an expert on ancient Rome, passionate about sharing its culture and history with visitors. Small groups of 16 people or less mean that you’ll find them easy to engage with, while headsets make them easy to hear at all times and impossible to lose. This is more than your average Colosseum tour—it's a full immersion into the glory days of the ancient world's greatest empire.

Sites visited

  • Colosseum
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill

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Patricia

Mar 17, 2024

Our tour of the Colosseum, Palantine Hill and Roman Forum with Eddy was exceptional. Eddy’s background in archeology plus his engaging, fun personality combined to create a fascinating and informative tour. The group size was reasonable. All in all one of the better tours I’ve taken.

Michael

Mar 15, 2024

Paulo great guide. Very relatable and answered questions well. Had good knowledge of Colosseum, forum & palatine hill & kept us navigating through even thick preseason crowds

Sharyn

Mar 10, 2024

Absolutely wonderful experience with Davide! He is passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about Rome’s history. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time with Davide.

Nuala

Mar 08, 2024

Nick our guide was friendly and had a great sense of humour. Had great background stories of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. He took care of all of us. I loved the small group too.

Bonnie

Mar 07, 2024

My parents and I had a fantastic time with Angela on our tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill! Angela was extremely friendly, fun, and knowledgeable about Roman History + Archaeology. She went beyond the fun facts, instead giving us in-depth explanations and answering our questions clearly and thoughtfully! As experienced travelers and amateur historians ourselves, this was the best tour we’ve been on! I would highly recommend this tour, or any tour with Walks of Italy, if you’re looking for a slower paced, historically centered experience!

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This one-day Rome itinerary, starting with our Premium Colosseum tour, gives you a complete look at the Eternal City and its history, culture, and food.

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