Ancient Rome Half-Day Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Colosseum's Arena Floor
- Wander through Roman Forum's ancient ruins
- Visit Palatine Hill's imperial palaces
- Learn about Rome's rich history
- Enjoy skip-the-line access
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum Arena Floor
- Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The Colosseum has strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances (and no bag check service), it is forbidden to bring the following: glass bottles, spray cans, alcohol, large bags or backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas with pointed tips, tripods, drones, knives, scissors, or any sharp or dangerous objects. Food and drinks in glass containers are also not allowed. Only small bags are permitted and must be inspected by security staff.
- A valid ID or passport (also for children/infant)– Required for entry and ticket verification.
- Your own headphones – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, please bring your own headphones to enjoy the commentary clearly.
- POP GUIDE app downloaded – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, make sure to download the POP GUIDE app in advance from the App Store or Google Play.
- A fully charged smartphone – If you choose the AUDIOGUIDE option, ensure your phone is fully charged for the best experience.
Traveler reviews
It was very informative...
It was very informative but probably spent too long on colosseum and didn’t get any time or stories about Roman forum and not long at Palatine Hill
Amazing tour,...
Amazing tour, unbelievable views. Maria was great! Would recommend if wanting to do the full colosseum tour.
Colosseum, Forum
I enjoyed the tour mostly only because it's ROME!! The guide(male, thinks he's a comedian) would walk way ahead quickly and never waited for the group of close to 20+ to catch up. Quite often the earned radio would be static because he was too far away from the tail of the group. Not once did he do a head count and I often felt panic when I lost sight of him. He stated he refuses to have a flag and if he was a taller man he wouldn't need one!! Luckily sites were great but I would have had a different guide.
Do not book with this company.
My ticket was cancelled for a Friday due to issues at the Colosseum. Viator rebooked me for Sunday after I connected with them via online chat. They then called me repeatedly via WhatsApp afterwards to ask if I would switch to Monday. I agreed. At this point, I had been awake for 24+ hours traveling to get to Rome. I knew I wasn't in my best thinking mind so I got back on the chat service and asked them to update my voucher with the correct time and date of the tour. They said "no problem" and sent me an updated ticket. I checked to make sure it had the right date (Monday) and it did. I had no reason to believe the time was not also updated appropriately. Fast forward to Monday when I show up at the listed date and time and they tell me that my tour was at 9am even though my ticket, the email I received, the reminders that I got all stated at that the tour was at 10:30am. I also have an email from them that states "ignore the previous voucher and use this information instead". They refused me entry to the Colosseum and I was unable to rebook because I was flying out that afternoon. I called Viator to figure out a refund and they said they would "look into it." I dont know what there is to look into when all of my booking materials (apps, emails, vouchers) stated the incorrect time. However they assured me they would get back to me in a few days. Well they did but only to tell me they would not be issuing a refund to me. I sent them more documentation showing that THEY SENT ME THE WRONG INFO and they denied it again. This tour cost me $133 and I did not even get to go on it. This is a negligible amount for Viator and yet they won't refund it to me DESPITE THEM MAKING THE ERROR. I have never been more disappointed with a commercial company in my adult life. I didn't get to see the Colosseum (one of things I was looking forward to the most) and I have to pay for a service I didn't get to use BECAUSE THEY MESSED UP MY MATERIALS. I will never use this company again and I will urge everyone I know to not use them as well. This is absolutely abhorrent customer service. Don't trust the documents they issue to you!
French guide
Very good tour package and Francesca the guide in French was wonderful! We are from Quebec. Thank you!