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title: Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum: Small Group Tour (MAX 10 People)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 29
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 302
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Budget: arena guide at {price}
rank_in_category: 63 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-14
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-arena-roman-forum-small-group-tour-max-10-people/
---

# Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum: Small Group Tour (MAX 10 People)

**Guidekin's take:** Arena floor entry at a price most audio guide tickets cannot beat, in a group capped at ten with a Blue Badge guide, in through the Gladiator's Gate and on to the Forum. 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.

## Overview

This 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.

## Key facts

- Price: from €29 per person
- Duration: 2h–3h
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 302 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: CityEyes Private Tours

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum | €29 / person | English | 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... |
| Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum: Exclusive Small Group Tour | €175 / person | English | Starting point: Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo, 31a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy |
| Upgrade to Private Tour | €365 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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 |

## What's included

- Colosseum entrance fees with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Blue Badge Certified Guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Small-Group Tour (max. 10 people)
- Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum Entrance Fees

## Not included

- Transportation
- Underground Access
- Palatine Hill Guided Tour

## Itinerary

1. **Colosseum** (2h; admission included) - 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...
2. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - From 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 09:45, 13:00, 13:15, 14:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1.
The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport or photo ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- 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.
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
- The meeting point is in front of the Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1 - Rome, Italy.
- Our tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign.
- The tour guide will leave 15 minutes after the time you booked. Arriving late to the meeting point, will be considered as a no-show.

## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

Ranked **#63 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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