Best History Walking Tours in Rome — Our Top 4

1.Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,874 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Start at the Colosseum’s Gladiator’s Gate and Arena Floor, then see the first two tiers before walking through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Choose a live English guide or audio option. Expect stairs, uneven ground, heat, crowds, and about three hours of steady walking.

“Expect a lot of walking that will include steep grades, multiple surfaces and wuite a few steep stairs. Be prepared for a day of exercise but it will be worth it. You will see one of the most beautiful views in the city from Palentine Hill, will learn so much history and you'll be amazed when standing on the floor of the Coliseum. Be sure to have you ID and make sure you book your tickets with your legal name on your documents. You will have to show this numerous times throughout the tour and you will be denied entry if they don't match. Also, bring a watery bottle which…”

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2.Rome Food Tour in the Historic Centre with 8+ Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Spend three hours tasting Roman favorites with guides such as Massimiliano, Rocio, Luda, and Federico. Expect pizza, supplì, cold cuts, cheeses, two pastas, cannoli, gelato, and a secret dish, mixed with Rome’s fountains, piazzas, Jewish Ghetto, and ancient ruins.

“Manuel was an excellent guided! We had agreat experience and he shared a great deal about the culture tat you can’t Google. Definitely recommend!”

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3.Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 688 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Join guides such as Michelle, Autumn, Ana, Michal, or Irene for a three-hour English tour through Monti’s scandalous past. You’ll hear stories of gamblers, gangsters, and sex workers, taste spritz, wine, sambuca, and limoncello, then finish near Piazza Venezia.

“The tour was great! Enjoyed the places and the drinks and Autumn was great! Really like the neighborhood”

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4.Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 423 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $51Best value

See Rome’s essential ancient sights with a live guide in English, French, German, or Spanish. You’ll visit the Colosseum’s first and second levels, walk through the Roman Forum, and climb Palatine Hill. Guides such as Alessandra, Ken, and Radu are known for clear storytelling, humor, and a thoughtful pace.

“Jirka was a great tour guide! He was funny and nice and had a lot of information on the places we stopped by. We got to see so much of Rome in such a short time. We loved this tour so much and I’ve already recommended it to two other groups. This tour is a must!!”

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