Choose the tier with care: the basic version is a short Colosseum walk with unguided Forum entry, and only the top tier includes the underground, which is why prices start at €99 per person and climb.
In our comparison: #125 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 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. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| REGULAR Levels: 1h | Max 7 pplThe page price | Small Group of Max. 7 People Duration: 1 hour NO Arena NO Underground access: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Colosseum Regular Levels (no Arena/Underground) + unguided entry to Roman Forum | €99 |
| ARENA Floor: 3h | Max 24 ppl | Group of Max. 24 People Duration: 3 hours Arena+Forum (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Colosseum Arena Floor (no Underground) & 1.5h guided tour to the Roman Forum. Tour Language: English | €119 |
| ARENA Floor: 3h | Max 7 people | Small Group of Max. 7 people Duration: 3 hours Arena+Forum (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Colosseum Arena Floor (no Underground) & 1.5h guided tour to the Roman Forum. Tour Language: English | €189 |
| UNDERGROUND: 3h | Private Tour | Duration: 3 hours Underground Guided Access: This option is for a 3h guided visit of the Colosseum with access to the UNDERGROUND and a guided tour to the Roman Forum. Tour Language: English | €389 for 2+ people |
Children from €79 (ages 0 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 4,885 of 5,381
Star breakdown of all 5,381 ratings
Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides; the recurring caveat is Colosseum access that does not match booking expectations.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (14 July 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Guided visit (only included in ARENA and UNDERGROUND options), entry always included. Discover the political, religious, and commercial heart of ancient Rome. Walking among temples, basilicas, triumphal arches, and ancient streets, as your guide helps you imagine the Forum as it once was: a vibrant centre of power, public life, ceremonies, speeches, and imperial ambition. This is where Rome’s history becomes tangible. 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 includedGuided visit (only included in ARENA and UNDERGROUND options), entry always included. Continue to the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and later the most exclusive address of the ancient world. Here, emperors built their palaces above the city, surrounded by gardens, courtyards, and spectacular views. Your guide will reveal the myths, power struggles, and imperial lifestyles connected to this extraordinary hill. From the heights of the Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over the Roman Forum and what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
45 min · Admission includedChoose your preferred option at booking, subject to availability : REGULAR — Regular Levels only. No Arena or Underground access. ARENA — 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 includedEnjoy a premium tour of ancient Rome, combining a guided visit of the Colosseum with one of 3 ways to access it:
With the REGULAR option, you’ll enjoy a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum’s main levels, followed by included (unguided) entry to the Roman Forum to explore on your own. Arena and Underground access are not included.
Choose the ARENA option for a 3-hour guided experience that takes you onto the Arena Floor and continues through the Roman Forum with your guide. Inside the Colosseum, this option includes the Arena Floor only, not the Regular Levels or Underground.
For the most complete experience, choose the UNDERGROUND option. This 3-hour guided tour includes the Colosseum’s Regular Levels, Arena Floor and fascinating Underground area, as well as a guided visit of the Roman Forum.
Whichever option you choose, your Colosseum and Roman Forum entry is included. Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option.
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 · #125 of 132 | €99 | 1h–3h | 4.66 (5381) | 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 #125 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