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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Raymond

May 06, 2024

Excellent tour and great way to see the history of Rome! Our guide was informative and very sweet and kind! Good information on the tour and about our surroundings. Highly recommend it, they were very organized!

Luiza

May 04, 2024

This tour was exceptional! From booking to the tour. The location to meet, guide explaining exactly what will happen. Guides knowledge, keeping group together and funny’s along the way made it more enjoyable. Recommend this tour!

Peter

May 03, 2024

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and charming.

Michael

May 01, 2024

The Colosseum tour, by Walks of Italy, is what a tour should be. Very knowledgeable tour guides, and very in depth discussions on what your seeing. Just be prepared for the three hours.

Beth

Apr 30, 2024

Exceptional tour and Tour guide. Gianluigi (Gigi) has an incredible depth of knowledge and a gift for communicating and connecting with all guests on the tour. Bravo!

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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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