First visit? in our Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours comparison. For a first visit, book the Semi-Private Tour: guided Colosseum, Forum and Palatine, max six, no arena; €129 per person, 4.99 from 1,264 reviews.
Trade-off: No arena floor access.
Last checked: September 13, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Rated 4.99 across 1,264 reviews, and the reason is simple: a group capped at six and a guide who never has to shout. Timed entry and the reservation fee are included at €129 per person. There is no arena floor access on this one, and start times move with ticket availability, so keep the day around it flexible.
With timed-entry tickets, you will get to head straight into the Colosseum and make the most of your time inside, in an intimate group of max 6 people. Combined with the visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, you will walk away from this tour having thoroughly explored the ancient history of Rome that has attracted visitors such as yourself for millennia. You are guaranteed a professional, expert, English-speaking guide who will engage you in the history and stories surrounding these magnificent monuments.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:15, 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 13:15, 15:15. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.
In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B). PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |