Arena ticket and reservation fee are included at €29 per person. The Palatine is not guided, closed toe shoes are required, and the underground is a separate upgrade.
In our comparison: #58 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Colosseum Arena & Roman ForumThe page price | This option includes Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, in a small group setting (MAX 10 People). Undergrounds are not included. Starting point: Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy | €29 |
| Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum: Exclusive Small Group Tour | Starting point: Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo, 31a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy | €175 |
| Upgrade to Private Tour | Private Tour: Upgrade your experience to a private tour. By upgrading, you'll have your own guide and Arena 1st Access. Starting point: Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo, 31a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy | €365 for 2+ people |
Children from €29 (ages 0 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 294 of 305
Star breakdown of all 305 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and small groups, but unclear meeting details have caused missed tours.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 January 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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You step onto the arena floor — one of the most exclusive areas of the Colosseum, accessible only to a small percentage of visitors. From here, the full scale of the amphitheater reveals itself before your eyes. The tour continues to the first and second tiers, offering a sweeping view over the arena and a deeper understanding of how this extraordinary monument was built and experienced by the Romans who filled it.
2h · Admission includedFrom the Colosseum, you make your way into the Roman Forum — the ancient heart of Rome's political and civic life. Walking among temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches, your guide traces the story of the Empire at its height, turning ruins into a vivid and memorable journey through history.
1h · Admission includedThis small-group tour is capped at 10 people maximum, so you'll explore with the intimacy and attention that large groups simply can't offer. Your expert guide takes you onto the Colosseum arena floor — one of the most exclusive areas of the entire monument — entering through the famous Gladiator's Gate, the same passage fighters crossed before facing the roar of tens of thousands of spectators.
From there, the tour continues to the Roman Forum, where temples, triumphal arches, and ancient ruins bring the heart of the Roman Empire back to life through your guide's expert storytelling.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #58 of 132 | €29 | 2h–3h | 4.84 (305) | 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 |
| Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared |
Ranked #58 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