Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground

Name: Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground
Brand: TOURIKS
Price: 359 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79 (113 reviews)

4.8 · 113 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by TOURIKS Skip the line Likely to sell out

Duration: 3h
Group: Private tour, your party only
Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

A private three site tour with the Colosseum access level as a choice: regular levels, the arena floor, or the underground, each with a guided Forum and Palatine walk.

Guide and headsets are included at €359 per person, the ticket tier sets the rest. Arrive half an hour early, and late arrivals are not refunded.

In our comparison: #75 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

13 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
Italian Guide + Regular LevelsThe page priceItalian	No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours	€359 for 2+ people
German Guide + Regular LevelsGerman	No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours	€359 for 2+ people
Portuguese Guide+Regular LevelPortuguese	No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours	€359 for 2+ people
French Guide + Regular Levels French	No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours	€359 for 2+ people
English Guide + Regular LevelsEnglish	No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€359 for 2+ people

Spanish Guide + Regular LevelsSpanish	No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours	€359 for 2+ people
English Guide + Arena FloorEnglish	Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€369 for 2+ people
Italian Guide + Arena FloorItalian	Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€369 for 2+ people
Spanish Guide + Arena FloorSpanish	Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€369 for 2+ people
Portuguese Guide + Arena FloorPortuguese	Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€369 for 2+ people
German Guide + Arena FloorGerman	Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€369 for 2+ people
French Guide + Arena FloorFrench	Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€369 for 2+ people
English Guide + UndergroundEnglish	Underground + Arena + Regular: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Underground, Arena Floor and Regular Levels & a 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours	€389 for 2+ people

Children from €199 (ages 0 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS option.
Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS or ARENA
Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground, depending on the option you book (€18-24)

If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena and Underground access are NOT included.
If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is NOT included.

Reviews

4.8

113 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 108 of 113

Star breakdown of all 113 ratings

5 stars

101 · 89%

4 stars

7 · 6%

3 stars

1 · 1%

2 stars

1 · 1%

1 star

3 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and storytelling; some booked underground visits were unavailable or replaced.

Praised

Knowledgeable guides explain the sites through engaging stories
Pictures help visitors visualise how ancient Rome once looked
Guides answer questions and adapt to visitors' needs
Quick entry past long queues at the Colosseum and Forum
Guides find shade and offer water and rest breaks in hot conditions

Complaints

Underground access was unavailable or replaced with an arena visit on some bookings
Some felt rushed, while others reported enough time to explore
Some found the Colosseum commentary dull, while others praised its storytelling
Some valued underground access, while others felt it added too little for the extra expense

Written by Guidekin from the 95 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 July 2018 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where: Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time. · Open in Google Maps
Departure: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup: No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator: TOURIKS; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Colosseum
Choose your preferred option at booking, subject to availability: REGULAR LEVELS - Regular Levels only. No Arena or Underground access. ARENA FLOOR - Arena only. No Regular Levels or Underground access. UNDERGROUND - Full access: Regular Levels + Arena + Underground. The Upper Levels are not included with any option.
1h · Admission included
2
Roman Forum
Discover the Roman Forum and immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and walk the paths of emperors and senators. Learn how this area was once the beating heart of ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.  Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
45 min · Admission included
3
Palatine Hill
Continue to the Palatine Hill, one of the most exclusive areas in ancient Rome. Discover the stories about the emperors palaces that stood here and hear the legend of Romulus and Remus, placing the foundation of the city right here. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum, as well as the Circus Maximus, one of the largest structures for public games and chariot racing ever built.
45 min · Admission included

About this tour, from the operator

Enjoy a private 3-hour guided tour of ancient Rome with a professional guide, choosing from three Colosseum access options:

REGULAR LEVELS
Choose this option for a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum's Regular Levels, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena Floor and Underground access are NOT included.

ARENA FLOOR
Choose this option for a 1-hour guided Colosseum tour with direct backdoor access to the Arena Floor, and enjoy the gladiators’ perspective, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Regular Levels and Underground access are NOT included.

UNDERGROUND
For the most complete experience, choose the underground option. You’ll visit the Regular Levels, Arena Floor, and Underground in a 1-hour guided tour, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option.
Please note that the order of visit may vary.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes

Children

IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.

Accessibility

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

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.
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We cannot accommodate, refund, or reschedule late arrivals.
You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
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.
This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first

Good to know

Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Children from €199 ages 0 to 17

Cancellation policy

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.

7+ days: Full refund
0-7 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #75 of 132	€359	3h	4.79 (113)	private
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 #75 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

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