Named tickets and reservation fee are included at €130 per person, pickup and food are not. Tickets cannot be changed once issued, and the meeting time can shift, so give a working phone number.
In our comparison: #74 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| English Tour with Arena FloorThe page price | English Tour with Arena Floor: Choose this option for a small group tour up to 12 people of the Colosseum with the Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine | €115 |
| English Tour WITHOUT Arena | Choose this option for a small group tour up to 12 people of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. NO ARENA! | €130 |
Children from €105 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 63 of 67
Star breakdown of all 67 ratings
Reviewers praise knowledgeable, engaging guides; some feel rushed through the sites.
Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 July 2021 to 20 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Starting from a designated meeting point, participants receive personal headsets for clear audio. The tour includes access to the Arena floor, as well as the 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum. Note that the 3rd level and Underground areas are not included.
1h · Admission includedYour tours also include the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, which was a bustling center of politics, religion, and social life. Visitors can walk among ruins where emperors, gladiators, and citizens once stood.
45 min · Admission includedThis tour of Ancient Rome includes a visit to the Palatine Hill, where emperors and wealthy families once lived, offering stunning views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.
45 min · Admission includedDiscover Ancient Rome with a local guide in a semi-private group of no more than 12 people. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill while hearing fascinating stories about gladiators, emperors, and life in ancient Rome.
Enter the spectacular Colosseum, where your live guide will bring the amphitheater’s dramatic history to life, from gladiatorial combats to the emperors and spectacles that shaped Roman society.
Continue into the Roman Forum, the political and social heart of Ancient Rome, then explore Palatine Hill, traditionally considered the birthplace of the city.
With a live local guide and headsets provided for clear listening, you can follow the commentary comfortably throughout the tour while exploring Rome’s most iconic ancient sites in a small, personal group.
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The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #74 of 132 | €130 | 2h 30m | 4.79 (67) | shared, max 12 |
| Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared |
| German Colosseum and Roman Forum | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared |
| Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared |
Ranked #74 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours