Entry and reservation fees are included at €149 per person. It costs a few times more than a standard group tour, and the 4.94 rating suggests most guests feel it earns that.
In our comparison: #3 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Option WITHOUT the ArenaThe page price | Duration: 3 hours Small group of max 6 people: Book this option if the Arena is NOT available to enjoy a comprehensive visit of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. | €149 |
| Colosseum ARENA & Ancient Rome | Small Group of 6 people max: Colosseum and Roman Forum tour, a comprehensive visit to the world’s largest amphitheater, with ARENA entrance included. | €199 |
| Private Tour UPGRADE | Duration: 3 hours Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum: Enjoy special access and walk in the footsteps of Ancient Romans with your very own Private Guide. | €255 for 2+ people |
Children from €134 (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★: 3,832 of 3,890
Star breakdown of all 3,890 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and small groups; the walk can be uncomfortable in hot, crowded conditions.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 September 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Begin your tour entering the Colosseum, the world's most famous arena. Right away you will see the benefits of a TRULY small group of ONLY 6 people max, guaranteed. As you enter the Colosseum, you will enjoy exclusive access to the Arena Floor and the Gladiator Entrance, right where the gladiators used to stand and the bloody battles and games took place. Take incredible pictures and feel the grandiosity of the Colosseum from the arena floor and have a taste of what the gladiators must have felt gazing at the audience above them. Then climb onto the first tier and enjoy incredible views as your Private Tour Guide tells you everything you have always wanted to know of the world's most famous arena.
1h 30m · Admission includedContinue down into the valley of the magical Roman Forum, the once upon a time heart center of the bustling city of Ancient Rome. Here, admire the incredible remains of the ancient Temples that used to stand right on these grounds, along with the Ancient Roman Governmental buildings, including the Senate. Lear all about what happened in these streets, as you walk on the same stones as the Romans once did.
1h · Admission includedClimb up the breathtaking Palatine Hill, the locus of major imperial villas, most notable of Augustus' expansive and incredibly ambitious Imperial Home. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Circus Maximus and of the Aventine Hill and marvel at the incredibly well preserved remains of this once upon a time extremely rich hill.
30 min · Admission includedEnjoy a comprehensive, fun and engaging tour of Colosseum and the Ancient Roman Forum. In your semi private intimate group of only 6 people max), follow your local, expert and passionate guide through the wonders of the archaeological park of Rome: the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. In the Colosseum you will enjoy access to the arena floor through the Gladiator entrance, walking on and learning all about where battles took place while taking incredible photos!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 132 | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | varies by option |
| 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 |
| Private Colosseum, Roman Forum Tour: Arena Floor or Family Option | €245 | 3h | 4.97 (546) | private |
Ranked #3 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