The 4 Best History Walking Tours in Rome

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

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

Start in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti with an English-speaking guide such as Michelle, Autumn, Ana, or Irene. Walk through Monti’s former red-light district, hear stories of gangsters and power struggles, and stop at selected bars for wine, spritz, Carpano Classico, sambuca, and limoncello. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

“Michal was fantastic she really made our whole experience even better the tour , booze , views and history book this tour !”

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

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

This three-hour English tour covers Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and Roman Forum with a professional guide, wireless headset, and reserved entry. Guides such as Alessandra, Alicia, Egle, and Alessio have been praised for clear explanations and patient pacing. Expect hills, stairs, crowds, and hard ground.

“Our tour guide, Alessio, was a wealth of knowledge. Really enjoyed the tour and his attention to give us a lot of information! We would recommend this tour for others to take part.”

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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 and 45 minutes touring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in English with a live guide. Guides such as David Battaglino, Radu, Giuseppe, and Alessandra are praised for clear storytelling and humor. Admission, reservation fees, and headsets are included, with groups capped at 25.

“Giuseppe did a great job explaining the history of the coliseum and how it fits in Rome’s history. He provided such interesting details that you could almost see the days of the gladiators. We appreciated that he took breaks for photos or rest for a minute. Glad the company uses headsets. Overall very good experience.”

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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 in a small group of no more than 15 people. Guides such as Mario, Jason, Bryan, Ali, and Laura bring Rome’s ruins, legends, and darker tales to life. Expect photo stops, a Capitoline Hill overlook, Monti’s old lanes, and a dramatic Colosseum finish. The tour lasts about 90 minutes to two hours.

“Bryan was knowledgeable tour who infused a little humor in his commentary. Nice to experience the monuments lit up at night.”

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