Timed tickets to all three sites and the guide are included at €139 per person, pickup and food are not. Check in closes before departure, so do not cut it fine.
In our comparison: #82 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €139 per adult.
Children from €99 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 47 of 52
Star breakdown of all 52 ratings
Reviewers value the guides' historical knowledge and small groups; the walking and steps can be tiring.
Written by Guidekin from the 52 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 September 2016 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Roman Forum & Palatine Archaeological Area: Walk through the political and ceremonial heart of Ancient Rome. Your guide brings the Forum to life with clear orientation points and stories that connect the temples, arches, and civic spaces to daily life, power, and public ceremony.
1h 15m · Admission includedPalatine Hill: Continue onto the Palatine, the legendary birthplace of Rome and later the emperors’ neighbourhood. We focus on the most scenic viewpoints and key areas to tie the stories of Rome’s origins to the landscape you’re standing in.
15 min · Admission includedColosseum + Arena Floor: Enter through the Gladiator’s Gate and step onto the Arena Floor for the classic “gladiator’s-eye” view. From here we look down into the hypogeum from above while your guide explains how the machinery and staging worked behind the scenes. We then continue through the Colosseum’s main interior levels, focusing on its architecture, engineering, and the realities of the spectacles. Entry is at a reserved time slot; the itinerary is designed to reach the Colosseum on time.
1h 30m · Admission includedSmart timed itinerary: This semi-private tour is planned around the scheduled Colosseum Arena entry. Morning tours usually begin in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before entering the Colosseum. Afternoon tours usually begin with the Colosseum Arena entry, followed by the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Semi-private group (max 6): A genuinely small group for easier movement through the sites, time for photos, and plenty of questions.
Guaranteed Arena Floor access: Arena Floor access is guaranteed on the bookable dates shown. Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate and step onto the Arena Floor, with views of the underground service areas from above.
Named tickets + ID: Tickets are name-specific. Please bring original photo ID. First and last names must match; middle names are not required.
Licensed, English-speaking guide throughout.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #82 of 132 | €139 | 3h | 4.73 (52) | shared, max 6 |
| 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 #82 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