Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum

Embark on a guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome. Explore the ancient past of the Roman Empire and discover the stories of gladiators and the grandeur of these iconic landmarks.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - You will retrace the steps of the Gladiators, accompanied by exciting stories, told by your local, expert guide. Uncover the history of the events that unfolded inside the great walls of the world-famous Colosseum. Bring the ancient monument to life, and gain all the insights into the life of the Roman people that once filled the…
What's Included
  • Small Group guided Tour with local, expert guide
  • Marvel at Palatine Hill’s incredible ruins
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Tickets to the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
  • Tickets to the Arena Floor (if option selected)
  • Discover…
Additional Information

Join an expert guide on this exclusive small group tour of the Ancient Rome’s top 3 sites. Step back in time and listen as your guide brings the Colosseum to life, painting exciting pictures of the glorious games, bloodthirsty fights, and gory executions.
As you move to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Emperors through…

Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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(641 Ratings)
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Jillsv2502da
Jan 30, 2025
Fantastic experience! - This was a fantastic tour. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and made sure our whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Joanna_k
Jan 13, 2025
Small group trip with an amazing guide - I am not surprised why this tour is so highly rated. Francesca is born to be a guide, she is so fun to be around, always joking. I was never bored. I also think she knows everyone and we were skipping all the lines lol. We were just a small group of 6, and everyone felt included, even if they had some mobility issues. That was so lovely. I totally loved the programme, it’s not just the colloseum but other places too. Everyone on my tour loved the last place where the other trips rarely go. I won’t say what it is to avoid a spoiler :) but I almost didnt wanna leave there. Grazie, Francesca!
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Jamieju5104ny
Jan 10, 2025
Experience of a lifetime - Went yesterday for my wife’s 50th and was so impressed with David our guide he was so nice and polite and very knowledgeable, very down to earth guy aswell, the tour was amazing
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Michele
Dec 23, 2024
Amazon tour! - Fe was out your guide for the colosseum and Palatine Hill and she was amazing. My teenagers were not excited for the tour but they said Fe made it so interesting- they loved it in the end!
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Suzanne_l
Nov 7, 2024
Colosseum and surrounds. - Absolved the tour and all the valuable insights into Roman life that were given by our guide Danielle. To be able to go into the Colosseum and see the actual workings was terrific. Going early helped to beat the crowd. The Roman forum area was fascinating. Danielle accommodated a member of our group who needed a bathroom stop by going to a lesser used area early. Would thoroughly recommend this tour.
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J2125uwshannonr
Nov 5, 2024
Carpe Diem tour with Selene - This tour was perfectto! Three things made this great. First, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. I learned more from her in 2 hours than I would have at a high level college course. Second, she was charming and engaging. Loved what she did and it was infectious. Third, pacing was just right. I wasn’t rushed and could ask questions. Wasn’t too slow either. I would use her and carpe diem again in a heartbeat.
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Damien
Nov 4, 2024
Dinara guide - I really enjoyed my tour of Rome with Dinara. She made the city come alive with her captivating storytelling and deep knowledge. Dinara shared her insights with passion, making it easy to connect with the rich history and culture around us. She also adjusted the tour pace perfectly, making the experience both enjoyable and enriching. I highly recommend her for an unforgettable experience in this beautiful city!
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Nina_c
Nov 3, 2024
Evi was great! - Evi was a fabulous tour guide! She had so much historical knowledge and was very thorough. It was VERY crowded, but maneuvered our group through the tour pretty easily. We learned so much!
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Vanessa_s
Oct 29, 2024
Fantastic Tour! - We had a fantastic tour experience! Our guide was well-versed in the history/archeology of both the Colosseum and Roman Forum, in turn giving participants a great understanding of each historical site. Would happily go on this tour again!
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Aimee_s
Oct 26, 2024
Fantastic tour of the Colosseum and Forum! - Visiting the Colosseum and Forum were bucket list items for our trip. Giorgio was a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable of Roman history, which we appreciated. Be prepared to walk (including many stairs) and wear comfortable shoes, but it was so worth it! Great tour!
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