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Colosseum Arena Floor & Roman Forum | Small Group of Max 7

4.8 · 150 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by TOURIKS Likely to sell out
Duration
3h
Group
Group size varies by option: max 7 from €189 · private from €369
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
12 start times between 08:30 and 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Arena floor entry in a group capped at seven, or with a private guide, then the Forum and the Palatine with the same guide.

Arena ticket, guide and headsets are included at €189 per person. The regular levels and the upper tiers are not part of the arena ticket, and the meeting point is half an hour before the start.

In our comparison: #88 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

7 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
English | Small Group of Max 7The page priceEnglishArena Floor + Forum : This includes a 1h guided visit of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) + 1.5h guided tour to the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours€189
Portuguese | Private Guide PortugueseArena Floor + Forum: This includes a 1h guided visit of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) + 1.5h guided tour to the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours€369 for 2+ people
Spanish | Private Guide SpanishArena Floor + Forum: This includes a 1h guided visit of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) + 1.5h guided tour to the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours€369 for 2+ people
German | Private Guide GermanArena Floor + Forum: This includes a 1h guided visit of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) + 1.5h guided tour to the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours€369 for 2+ people
French | Private Guide FrenchArena Floor + Forum: This includes a 1h guided visit of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) + 1.5h guided tour to the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours€369 for 2+ people

Children from €179 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • Colosseum entry to the Arena Floor (€24)
  • Access to the Regular Levels, Underground, or Upper Levels (3rd and 4th tiers) is NOT included.

Reviews

4.8
150 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 139 of 150

Star breakdown of all 150 ratings

5 stars
132 · 88%
4 stars
7 · 5%
3 stars
6 · 4%
2 stars
3 · 2%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and arena floor access; a recurring caveat is groups larger than advertised

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides make Roman history engaging through stories and humour
  • Reconstruction images help visitors picture how the ancient sites once looked
  • Views from the arena floor, including the underground areas below
  • Guides welcome questions and leave opportunities for photos

Complaints

  • Some report small groups while others report groups larger than advertised
  • Forum visits are sometimes rushed, limited to an overlook or left unguided
  • Vague meeting directions and unclear signs make the group hard to locate
  • Headset failures and unclear speech make commentary difficult to follow

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 October 2022 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
12 start times between 08:30 and 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Your tour ends at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
TOURIKS; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • IMPORTANT: After entering the participants' names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
  • Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Children from €179 ages 4 to 17

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 7+ days: Full refund
  • 0-7 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #88 of 132€1893h4.76 (150)varies by option
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #88 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

From €189 per adult · English | Small Group of Max 7