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Colosseum Roma Pass Entry and Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

4.7 (153 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets at the green kiosk outside Colosseo metro, street level · Operator: TOURIKS

  • 2 hours with the guide, then independent Colosseum entry
  • Up to 25 with the guide; 14 per booking
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Departures 09:00, 12:00, 15:00 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
  • Green kiosk at the lower Colosseo metro exit; yellow Touriks sign

Editor's take choice 8 of 8 in Colosseum audio guide tours

The first and second tiers, up to 25 people, 2 guided hours before independent entry. TOURIKS suits visitors who want a guided Forum and Palatine visit, then the Colosseum on their own.

English Group Tour is the sole option and the price shown first, €143. The guide spends 1 hour inside the Forum and Palatine, then 1 hour outside the Colosseum. Your Colosseum entry follows without the guide.

€18 buys standard park access; €143 adds the guided sections and 2 days of public transport through Roma Pass. The pass also gives museum discounts. Book it if you want the guide before entering the tiers on your own.

Does the English Group Tour include a guide inside the Colosseum?

1 option: guided Forum and Palatine access, exterior Colosseum commentary, then independent entry to the tiers. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.

Option What it is Hours and days From
English Group Tour Compared in the list Guided Forum and Palatine visit plus exterior Colosseum commentary for up to 25; independent tiers entry with Roma Pass. Your ticket: English Group Tour, €143, for independent tiers entry after the guide; standard park slots go on sale 30 days ahead. 2 guided hours, then independent entry Daily at 9:00, 12:00 or 15:00; choose 9:00 or 12:00 for winter entry after the guided part. €143 per adult

Which parts of the TOURIKS tour have a guide?

The guide joins you inside the Roman Forum and on the Palatine for 1 hour. The next hour covers the Colosseum from outside, followed by your independent visit to the first and second tiers. The arena floor is excluded.

What's included

Included

  • 2-days unlimited public transport with the Roma Pass
  • Ticket to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, valued at 18 Euros
  • Live expert guide & earphones to hear your guide clearly
  • Guided visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • In-depth guided tour of the Colosseum with an expert guide
  • Reduced price on Rome's Museums with the Roma Pass
  • Roma Pass: 2-days tourist-card valued at €38

Not included

    English Group Tour includes standard €18 park access via Roma Pass, covering the tiers plus the Forum and Palatine.

    Should you buy the Roma Pass tour or a park ticket?

    The standard €18 park ticket opens the first and second tiers, with Forum and Palatine access within 24 hours. Timed park tickets go on sale 30 days ahead. At €143, TOURIKS adds guided visits before Colosseum entry and a Roma Pass with 2 days of transport.

    Your ticket: English Group Tour, €143, with standard €18 access via Roma Pass; the park slot release is 30 days ahead.

    Meeting point

    Meeting point

    Meet at the green kiosk outside Colosseo metro station at street level. Arrive 30 minutes before your start for registration.

    Use the lower exit of Colosseo on Metro B and look for the yellow Touriks sign. Everyone meets here; there is no pickup.

    End point

    The guided section ends outside the Colosseum, where your independent visit to the first and second tiers follows.

    Itinerary

    1. Roman Forum 30 min

      The guide takes you inside the Roman Forum for 30 minutes. The route covers the Temple of Vesta and the Senate House.

    2. Palatine Hill 30 min

      The guided Palatine visit lasts 30 minutes. The hill gives views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.

    3. Arch of Constantine 5 min

      This 5 minute exterior stop starts the Colosseum part of the route. The guide explains the arch and its sculptures.

    4. Ludus Magnus 5 min

      The route pauses for 5 minutes at the remains of the Ludus Magnus. The stop is outside the Colosseum.

    5. Colosseum 50 min

      The guide spends 50 minutes explaining the Colosseum from exterior viewpoints. Your independent entry with Roma Pass follows this stop.

    Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation up to 168 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. If bad weather cancels the TOURIKS tour, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.

    Know before you go

    • Every traveller’s full name belongs on the booking, including each child’s. Bring a passport or ID matching the name on your ticket.
    • Registration starts 30 minutes before departure; late arrivals cannot join the group. Be at the Colosseum gate 15 minutes before your entry slot. Entry at another time is not allowed.
    • Bags go through a scanner, and security checks can take 5 to 45 minutes. Leave large backpacks and trolleys behind; glass or metal bottles and sprays are banned.
    • The Forum and Palatine route is not wheelchair accessible. Suitable shoes are needed on the park paths; high heels and flip-flops are unsuitable.
    • Children aged 7 to 17 cost €79, with up to 14 people per booking. Hold children by the hand on the park paths.
    • From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. The 9:00 or 12:00 start leaves time for Colosseum entry after the guided sections.
    • The Roma Pass gives 2 days of unlimited public transport. Your Colosseum visit is independent, and the arena floor is outside this ticket’s access.
    • Cancellation at least 7 full days before departure brings a full refund. Cancellation within 7 days brings no refund.

    Reviews

    4.7 based on 153 reviews
    5 stars 88% 134
    4 stars 3% 5
    3 stars 3% 5
    2 stars 1% 1
    1 star 5% 8

    91% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 35 reviews on Viator (4.2) and 118 on Tripadvisor (4.8), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.

    Photos

    From the TOURIKS listing, 21 photos in all.

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    From the operator

    In TOURIKS's own words, from the listing.

    Combine a group guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with independent access to the Colosseum using your included Roma Pass. The pass also includes 48-hour unlimited public transport and discounts at Rome’s museums and attractions.

    From €143 per adult

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