Entry and reservation fee are included at €245 per person. No arena floor, and the House of Livia is not part of it.
In our comparison: #22 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €245 per adult.
Children from €159 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 96 of 97
Star breakdown of all 97 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and personal attention; the route involves plenty of walking and steps.
Written by Guidekin from the 95 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (26 February 2022 to 7 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Explore one of the most infamous sites of Rome, and arguably Italy entirely. See this incredible site through the eyes of the forgotten females who played a critical role in ancient Roman life and culture.
45 min · Admission includedOn a journey back in time listen to anecdotes from your expert guide as you walk amongst the ruins of the Forum. Learn in detail about some of the wives, mothers and daughters of imperial Rome.
45 min · Admission includedDiscover the palaces that housed some of the most infamous women of Rome.
45 min · Admission includedOften untold and forgotten, the women of ancient Rome played an important role behind the scenes of ancient Roman society, and your guide will take you on a journey to uncover who some of these key female figures were, and what life was like for them.
In the Colosseum, admire it's grand architecture and engineering. As we know gladiators sometimes fought to their death, many were injured significantly but often nursed back to health by the women who provided them medical care. What was the extent of their medical knowledge, and how did they treat some of these injuries? Your expert guide will provide you with all of the details.
On the second half of the tour see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Learn of the origins of Rome, the monarchy, the republic, and imperial eras, and about some of the influential wives, mothers and daughters of these eras. Discover sites such as the House of Augustus.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #22 of 132 | €245 | 3h | 4.96 (97) | private |
| 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 #22 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