--- 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: 4.84 reviews: 305 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: "Budget: arena guide at €29 per person" rank_in_category: 58 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-03 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. In our comparison: #58 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of Basilica dei… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 10 from €29 · small group from €175 · private from €365 - 6 start times: between 08:00 and 14:45 - Children from €29: ages 0 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €29 per person for the Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum option; other options up to €365 - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 305 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: CityEyes Private Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 10 from €29 · small group from €175 · private from €365 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 09:45, 13:00, 13:15, 14:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.84 from 305 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 294 of 305. - 5 stars: 275 (90%) - 4 stars: 19 (6%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and small groups, but unclear meeting details have caused missed tours. **Praised:** - Guides explain Roman history with detail, humour and enthusiasm - Small groups allow questions and more personal attention - Guides seek shade when stopping to explain the sites - Smooth entry and help navigating crowds **Complaints:** - Some visitors had booked underground access that was later cancelled - Incorrect meeting details and poorly communicated changes caused delays or missed tours - Summer heat makes the outdoor sections uncomfortable - Steps and uneven ground make the walking strenuous Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-01-19 to 2026-10-02); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 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 RM, Italy | | 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: 2026-09-25 - 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-fCxerRhLxMROMS98ae109U Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | 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](/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 #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. 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