Arena ticket, fees and taxes are included at €169 per person. Steps and uneven ground throughout, and Jubilee restoration work can change the route.
In our comparison: #101 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Private Guided ExperienceThe page price | €169 | |
| Exclusive Small Group Tour | €185 |
Children from €159 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 163 of 176
Star breakdown of all 176 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' explanations and small groups; the walking, stairs and heat can be demanding.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 October 2024 to 23 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Colosseum
1hRoman Forum
1h · Admission includedWalk by
Pass by, no stop-
Pass by, no stopInside the Roman Forum
Pass by, no stopInside the Roman Forum
Pass by, no stopIt is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.
1h · Admission includedTake a trip back in time to ancient Rome on our small group tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine hill, including an exclusive visit to the awe-inspiring amphitheatre’s arena floor. Strap on your sandals and follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as we relive the bloody spectacles that left ancient Roman audiences spellbound: in the company of an expert archaeologist you’ll learn all about the drama of the deadly ancient games, and have the chance to walk out onto the arena floor to see exactly what the gladiators saw almost 2,000 years ago. Our in-depth exploration of ancient Rome will continue in the fascinating Forum, the beating heart of the classical city. Conclude your tour in the evocative ruins of the nearby Palatine hill, where generations of Roman emperors lived in palaces of unimaginable luxury. Our Colosseum tour with arena floor access is the best way to experience ancient Rome - book your place today!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #101 of 132 | €169 | 3h | 4.71 (176) | shared |
| 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 #101 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