Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €280 per person, food and drinks are not. Rated 4.98 across 191 reviews, and one of the few private tours here listed as wheelchair accessible.
In our comparison: #8 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
5 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, Spanish, French, Italian.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| ONLY COLOSSEUMThe page price | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Only Colosseum: This option includes the Colosseum Express Tour. Arena access, hotel transfers, and the Roman Forum are not included. | €280 for 2+ people |
| Colosseum+Roman Forum On Site | Duration: 3 hours Colosseum+Roman Forum On Site: No Arena: This option includes standard Colosseum and Roman Forum entry (Arena access, pick-up and drop-off not included). | €325 for 2+ people |
| Arena Access with Roman Forum | Duration: 3 hours Arena Access with Roman Forum: Meeting on site: This option includes the Arena and Roman Forum. Hotel transfers are not included | €375 for 2+ people |
| Colosseo+Foro Romano+Pick up | Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes Colosseo+Foro Romano+Pick up: This option includes Colosseum/Forum entry and hotel pick-up (Arena access and drop-off not included). Pickup included | €385 for 2+ people |
| Colosseum & Transfers | Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Colosseum+Roman Forum: This option includes Colosseum entry + Roman Forum and hotel pick-up and drop-off included (Arena access not included) Pickup included | €445 for 2+ people |
Children from €40 (ages 7 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★: 190 of 191
Star breakdown of all 191 ratings
Reviewers praise detailed history and attentive guiding; heat and extensive walking can make the visit demanding.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 May 2019 to 8 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Stretching elegantly between "Piazza Venezia" and the "Colosseum", Via dei Fori Imperiali is a majestic avenue carved through the heart of ancient Rome. Lined with the ruins of the Imperial Fora — Caesar’s, Augustus’, Nerva’s, and Trajan’s — it offers a breathtaking walk through millennia of history. Originally built under Mussolini between 1924 and 1932, the road both reveals and bisects key archaeological zones, making it a dramatic ribbon of civilization where past and present intersect.
Pass by, no stopThe Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome.The political and business centre of ancient Rome, the warn away paths are covered in history. This is where the citizens came to listen to speeches, to meet the senators or to see people like Julius Caesar or Cicero. The ruins tell a story, and it is the story of Rome and its politics, with the likes of the ancient Curia (the Senate) that is still visible, but also with the impressive marble columns of temples which were erected for the first time in V century BC.
1h · Admission includedThe Curia Julia, commissioned by Julius Caesar and completed under Augustus in 29 BC, served as the meeting place of the Roman Senate. Located in the Roman Forum, its imposing rectangular structure symbolized the political heart of ancient Rome. Remarkably well preserved, it still conveys the power and authority of the Senate that once shaped the destiny of the Empire.
5 min · Admission includedErected in the Roman Forum by Augustus in 29 BC, the Temple of Divus Julius honored the deified Julius Caesar after his assassination. Standing on the site of Caesar’s cremation, the temple became a place of cult and political symbolism, where citizens could pay homage to Rome’s first deified leader. Today, only ruins remain, yet the site continues to embody the turning point from Republic to Empire.
5 min · Admission includedOne of the most sacred sites of ancient Rome, the Temple of Vesta was dedicated to the goddess of the hearth. Its circular design symbolized eternity and the continuity of the Roman state, while within burned the eternal flame, tended by the Vestal Virgins. Though only fragments remain today, the temple still evokes the deep spiritual life of the Roman Forum.
5 min · Admission includedThe Arch of Titus, built in 81 AD by Emperor Domitian, commemorates the victories of his brother Titus, including the conquest of Jerusalem. Standing at the entrance to the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra, the triumphal arch is decorated with detailed reliefs depicting the spoils of war and the emperor’s triumphal procession. It remains a powerful symbol of Rome’s imperial glory and architectural mastery.
5 min · Admission includedThe Arch of Constantine, erected in 315 AD near the Colosseum, celebrates Emperor Constantine’s victory over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Adorned with reliefs and sculptures reused from earlier monuments, it symbolizes both the grandeur of imperial Rome and the transition to a new era under Constantine’s rule. Today, it stands as one of the most iconic triumphal arches of the ancient world.
5 minEnjoy a private tour with your personal storyteller by entering the Colosseum, a true blessing especially during hot and crowded summer days! Your private guide will help your imagination with visual aids and reconstructions of ancient buildings and you will experience how Roman history comes to life thanks to an expert storyteller. Retrace the same sites you got to know in your favorite Ancient Rome movies like “the Gladiator”, “Spartacus”, “Ben-Hur”. The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and held aprox 60,000 spectators.
1h 30m · Admission includedEnjoy the Forum and Ancient Rome through a relaxing and entertaining private tour with priority access tickets. You'll explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater that seated an estimated 60,000 spectators. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum. On this tour your English-speaking guide will explain the history of early Roman life and bring the ruins back to life.
Than you will entry at the Roman Forum, where you'll get a crash course in day-to-day life in the historic heart of the city; this spot was the center of western civilization. Although the ruins can be hard to decipher, your guide will bring the old stones to life with thrilling stories.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 132 | €280 | 3h | 4.98 (191) | 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 #8 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