--- title: Colosseum Arena Floor & Roman Forum | Small Group of Max 7 lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 189 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 150 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 88 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-arena-floor-roman-forum-small-group-of-max-7/ --- # Colosseum Arena Floor & Roman Forum | Small Group of Max 7 **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 (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum's Arena Floor and Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with your expert guide. Enter through the Gladiator's Gate, step onto the Arena Floor itself, and see the amphitheatre from the gladiator's perspective. Choose between the following two group options: SMALL-GROUP TOUR | MAX. 7 GUESTS Choose this option for a more personal, semi-private experience in a small group of maximum 7 guests. With fewer people, it's easier to stay close to your guide, hear the explanations clearly, and ask questions along the way. PRIVATE TOUR Choose this option for the same 3-hour guided experience exclusively with your own private guide, with more flexibility and more opportunities to interact with your guide throughout the tour. With both options, Colosseum access includes the Arena Floor only. Access to the Regular Levels, Underground, and Upper Levels of the Colosseum is NOT included. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us at the green kiosk at street… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 7 from €189 · private from €369 - 12 start times: between 08:30 and 15:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €179: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €189 per person for the English | Small Group of Max 7 option; other options up to €369 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 150 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: TOURIKS - Group: Group size varies by option: max 7 from €189 · private from €369 - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 12 start times between 08:30 and 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.76 from 150 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 139 of 150. - 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 (2022-10-18 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 / Small Group of Max 7 | €189 / person | English | Arena 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 | | Portuguese / Private Guide | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | Arena 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 | | Spanish / Private Guide | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Arena 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 | | German / Private Guide | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | German | Arena 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 | | French / Private Guide | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Arena 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 | | English / Private Guide | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Arena 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 | | Italian / Private Guide | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Arena 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 | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Access to the Regular Levels, Underground, or Upper Levels (3rd and 4th tiers) is NOT included. ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator's Gate and step directly onto the Arena Floor, where gladiators once fought and ancient spectacles unfolded before thousands of spectators. Take in the amphitheatre from the centre of the action and experience the Colosseum from a... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - Continue with your guide into the Roman Forum and explore the political, religious, and social heart of ancient Rome. Walk among the remains of temples, basilicas, and public buildings where emperors, senators, and citizens once shaped Roman life. See highlights such as the... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - Head up to the Palatine Hill, where legend places the foundation of Rome by Romulus and Remus. Walk the paths once used by Roman emperors and explore the hill that later became home to prestigious imperial palaces. From its elevated position, enjoy sweeping views over the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 08:30 and 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJH2Wdx1phLxMRHrjTt9arCsg Ends: Your tour ends at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the starting time. - Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID - You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum - Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.) - Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Pets are not permitted ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #88 of 132** | €189 | 3h | 4.76 (150) | varies by option | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-arena-floor-roman-forum-small-group-of-max-7/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md