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Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine & Arena Floor Tour or Ticket

4.9 · 410 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by EcoArt Travel Skip the line Likely to sell out
Duration
1h–3h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €69 · max 10 from €89 · max 6 from €279 · private from €690
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
16 start times between 08:30 and 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

One listing, most of the ways in: audio app tickets, a small group, a semi private group, the arena floor or even the underground tier, so you pick the depth and the price starts at €49 per person.

Reservation fee is included, headsets on the guided tiers. Tickets are issued in your names and cannot be refunded, and big bags stop at security.

In our comparison: #43 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

8 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Access + Audioguide The page priceTimed-Entry + Audioguide: Includes Colosseum,, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. (No guide) Access + Audioguide: Timed-entry to the Colosseum + access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Includes downloadable audioguide app. (no Arena).€44
Access+Arena Floor +AudioguideTimed-entry to the Colosseum & Arena Floor. Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. With downloadable audioguide. Timed-Entry + Audioguide: Includes Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. (No guide)€59
Guided Group Tour Small Group: Guided Tour in English. (NO Arena). Duration: 3 hours Colosseum, Forum & Palatine: Guided Tour in a Small Group. Includes Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (NO Arena).€69
Semi-Private Guided TourMax 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English. (NO Arena). Duration: 3 hours Colosseum, Forum & Palatine: Intimate Semi-Private Guided Tour. Includes Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (NO Arena).€89
Group Tour with Arena FloorTour with Arena: Guided Tour in English including Arena Floor. Small Group Tour + Arena: Guided Tour in a Small Group. Includes Colosseum, Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.€89

Children from €40 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Audioguide (when Audioguide option selected. Not with guided tour options)
  • Professional tour guide (for guided options) with headsets for clear audio guidance
  • Reservation fee
  • Arena Floor Access (when option selected)
  • Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
  • Underground Floor Access (when option selected)
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.9
410 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 397 of 410

Star breakdown of all 410 ratings

5 stars
378 · 92%
4 stars
19 · 5%
3 stars
4 · 1%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
5 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise clear, engaging explanations of the ruins; the recurring caveat is extensive walking in the heat.

Praised

  • Clear explanations that help visitors understand the Colosseum and surrounding ruins
  • Guides use humour and stories to keep the history engaging
  • Patient answers to questions and stops for shade and water
  • Small groups make the tour feel personal and the commentary easier to follow

Complaints

  • Extensive walking in the heat, including hills and stairs, can be tiring
  • Some find the meeting point easily, while others struggle to locate the group
  • Audio app downloads can be difficult to complete
  • Security checks still mean waiting in line at the entrance

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 March 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our meeting point is located in front of the Arco di Costantino, the monumental arch located just next to the Colosseum. We meet on the side of the arch facing Via di S. Gregorio. Be on the lookout for our representatives wearing the color bright green and/or holding a green EcoArt flag. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
16 start times between 08:30 and 16:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Tour ends around Palatine Hill
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
EcoArt Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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
  • Please note that our walking tour involves extended periods of walking and standing on varied terrain, including several staircases. To ensure the comfort and safety of all our guests, we recommend this tour for individuals comfortable with this level of activity.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €40 ages 5 to 17

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days: Full refund
  • 0-3 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #43 of 132€491h–3h4.86 (410)varies by option
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #43 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

From €49 per adult · Access + Audioguide