--- title: Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 359 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 112 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 78 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-forum-private-tour-optional-arena-or-underground/ --- # Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground **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. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €359 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 112 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: TOURIKS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Italian Guide + Regular Levels | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | 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 | | German Guide + Regular Levels | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | German | 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 | | Portuguese Guide+Regular Level | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | 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 | | French Guide + Regular Levels | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | | English Guide + Regular Levels | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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 | | Spanish Guide + Regular Levels | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | 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 | | English Guide + Arena Floor | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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 | | Italian Guide + Arena Floor | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | 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 | | Spanish Guide + Arena Floor | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | 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 | | Portuguese Guide + Arena Floor | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | 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 | | German Guide + Arena Floor | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | German | 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 | | French Guide + Arena Floor | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | French | 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 | | English Guide + Underground | €389 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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 | ## What's 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) ## Not included - 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. ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - 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... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - 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... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - 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,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - 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 - A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#78 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. [german-colosseum-and-roman-forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — 4.98 (682) 3. 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