Colosseum, Forum and Palatine tickets are included at €79 per person, the Forum unguided. No arena or underground, and mark who is an adult and who is a child when booking.
In our comparison: #92 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
11 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.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Guided Intro + Self-led VisitThe page priceEnglish | Duration: 45 minutes Independent Visit - Free Route: Your guide will introduce the Colosseum before entry, then you visit on your own, free to explore & stay as long as you wish Small group of Max. 16 people | €79 |
| English Guided Visit | Max. 7English | Group of Max. 7 People Duration: 1 hour Guided Visit - Fixed Route: Your guide enters the Colosseum with you and leads the entire visit on a fixed route where you’ll need to stay with the group | €99 |
| Spanish Guided Visit | Max. 7Spanish | Group of Max. 7 People Duration: 1 hour Guided Visit - Fixed Route: Your guide enters the Colosseum with you and leads the entire visit on a fixed route where you’ll need to stay with the group | €109 |
| German Guided Visit | Max. 7German | Group of Max. 7 People Duration: 1 hour Guided Visit - Fixed Route: Your guide enters the Colosseum with you and leads the entire visit on a fixed route where you’ll need to stay with the group | €109 |
| French Guided Visit | Max. 7French | Group of Max. 7 people Duration: 1 hour Guided Visit - Fixed Route: Your guide enters the Colosseum with you and leads the entire visit on a fixed route where you’ll need to stay with the group | €109 |
| German Private TourGerman | Private Guide Duration: 1 hour | €319 for 2+ people |
| Portuguese Private TourPortuguese | Private Guide Duration: 1 hour | €319 for 2+ people |
| Spanish Private tourSpanish | Private Guide Duration: 1 hour | €319 for 2+ people |
| English Private TourEnglish | Private Guide Duration: 1 hour | €319 for 2+ people |
| Italian Private TourItalian | Private Guide Duration: 1 hour | €319 for 2+ people |
| French Private TourFrench | Private Guide Duration: 1 hour | €319 for 2+ people |
Children from €59 (ages 0 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 226 of 244
Star breakdown of all 244 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' historical detail, but the itinerary and access sometimes differ from what was booked.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 May 2024 to 31 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Explore the world's most visited monument, in the most complete way! Use a dedicated entrance and get access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena, not available to regular ticket owners. Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. See the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome and walk the steps of the Gladiators before the fights. Be surprised by the behind-the-scene logistics and technology. Learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers.
1h · Admission includedDiscover the Colosseum’s regular-access levels with two ways to visit: follow a guided route or enjoy more freedom to explore at your own pace.
Choose the 1-h Guided Tour to enter the Colosseum with your guide and follow a complete guided route through its main levels. It’s the best choice if you want your guide by your side inside the monument, bringing its history and stories to life as you explore.
Choose the 45-minute Intro + Independent Visit for more freedom inside the Colosseum. Your guide will first give you a thorough introduction, bringing the history and highlights to life, then you’ll enter on your own with your included ticket and explore the main levels at your own pace. Unlike a guided visit inside, you won’t be tied to a fixed route or group, so you can move around freely and stay as long as you wish.
Both options include Colosseum access to the main levels and entry to the Roman Forum. Arena, Underground and upper-level access are not included.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #92 of 132 | €79 | 45 min–1h | 4.76 (244) | 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 #92 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