8 History Walking Tours in Rome to Book First

1.Rome: Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

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

Meet guides such as Michelle, Autumn, Ana, Michal, or Irene in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour English tour through Monti and Rome’s scandalous past. Expect Italian drinks, pre-booked bar tables, group games, and a final walk toward Piazza Venezia. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

“Michelle was amazing, the entire tour was a wonderful chance to socialize with new people and watch how strangers at the beginning of the tour begin to melt together like ice in an old fashioned cocktail.”

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2.Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Walk through Ancient Rome with a professional English-speaking guide, visiting Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and Roman Forum in about three hours. Guides such as Alessandra, Alicia, Zara, and Heather have earned praise for clear explanations and personal attention. Expect hills, stairs, crowds, and firm walking surfaces.

“The Colosseum itself was spectacular. Directions to meet tour were not clear, our guide was difficult to keep Up with, didn’t carry a sign so we were always concerned about not losing him.”

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3.Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Spend about 2 hours 45 minutes exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with an English-speaking guide. Rome Walkers guides such as David, Radu, Lumi, and Giuseppe are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and crowd management. Tickets, headsets, and reservation fees are included.

“Interesting and Informative. The tour guide was excellent. There is a good amount of walking, including steps and inclines.”

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4.Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Walk from Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum after sunset, stopping at Capitoline Hill, Monti, and a shadowy Borgia staircase. Guides such as Mario, Jason, Bryan, and Laura bring Roman history to life with stories, humor, photo stops, and time for questions. Groups are capped at 15.

“No headsets hard to hear, construction all around hard to find the meeting point so the maps directions do not work”

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5.Rome: Colosseum and Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Spend 2.5 hours with a live English, Spanish, German, or French-speaking guide at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as David, Radu, Alessandra, and Adriano are praised for clear explanations, humor, and vivid stories about gladiators, emperors, and daily Roman life.

“Amazing tour! Radu was hilarious and extremely knowledgeable. One of the best tour guides I've ever had.”

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6.Rome: Colosseum and Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a live guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, or German. Guides such as Maria, Joseph, and Stefania De Majo have brought the ruins to life with clear stories, humor, and useful photo stops. Expect walking, stairs, security lines, and little shade.

“Stefanie De Majo was the best tour guide we have ever had. We enjoyed her because she was kind, knowledgeable and professional. She was easy to understand having a great mastery of the English language. As an archeologist she has specialized knowledgable of the history of each of the sites. She kept our 10 year old engaged throughout the tour as well. We progressed through the sites on the tour at a good pace always stopping in shaded areas and allowing time for photographs. My family is very easily burnt by the sun thus the thoughtfulness on her part was greatly appreciated. I can not say enough about how happy…”

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7.Rome: Colosseum and Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

Spend 150 minutes with a live English, Spanish, or French guide inside the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Andy, Sylvia, Samuel, and Alessandra bring the ruins to life, while headsets help you follow along in the crowds. Expect stairs, security checks, and a rain-or-shine schedule.

“Our guide Samuel was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable about Roman history and provided a very enjoyable tour.”

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8.Rome: Rome at Night Evening Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $59

Walk Rome after aperitivo with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Angela and James bring extra historical detail, while private and small-group options keep the evening focused and personal.

“We had a great time. Rome at night looked so pretty. Our guide, she was so sweet and shared a lot of interesting facts and history. We enjoyed, thanks!!!!”

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