--- title: Colosseum 12 People Small-Group Guided Tour with Arena Option lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 66 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 70 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-12-people-small-group-guided-tour-with-arena-option/ --- # Colosseum 12 People Small-Group Guided Tour with Arena Option **Guidekin's take:** A semi private group capped at twelve with a local guide, with or without the arena floor, for people who want the classic three sites at a calmer pace. 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. ## Overview Discover 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 66 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Journey Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English Tour WITHOUT Arena | €130 / person | English | Choose this option for a small group tour up to 12 people of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. NO ARENA! | | English Tour with Arena Floor | €190 / person | English | 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 | ## What's included - Pre-purchased named tickets for all attractions - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services - Colosseum Arena Ticket Euros 24 plus euro 2 for reservation - Semi private guided tour of the Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - 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. 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - Your 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. 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - This 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 19 start times between 09:00 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica, in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (halfway, near the Roman Forum entrance). Our staff will be wearing a light blue vest with our logos. Please arrive 15 minutes early—late arrivals cannot join the tour. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note that THE NAMES YOU PROVIDE HAVE TO MATCH THE IDS OR PASSPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry — and don’t forget to bring valid ID for everyone which is necessary to enter. No nick names nor missing or wrong name and/or last name are admitted by the Coloseum management. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support with this matter. - For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity - The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded - Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed - Please show up at least 15 minutes before to do the check in - Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code - Late arrivals or no shows will not be refunded - In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours - All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions - Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass. - By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions - Our tours generally include up to 12 guests per guide for a more personal experience. From time to time, we may adjust the group size to accommodate families or friends traveling together, and some tours may also run with fewer participants. This flexible approach allows us to offer the best experience possible. - The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#70 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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