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title: Rome: Best of Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 59
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.69
reviews: 32
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 88 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-best-of-colosseum-and-roman-forum-small-group-guided-tour/
---

# Rome: Best of Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A small group walk through the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine with a local guide, in English or Italian, picked because children under eighteen go free and no booking fees are added. Tickets and reservation fee are included at €59 per person, food is not. Names are final once booked, and strike or weather closures are not refunded.

## Overview

Much of Rome’s tourism concentrates around the famed Colosseum and Roman Forum, two of the most popular tourist attractions. During this small-group tour, you’ll get the chance to see these wonders of ancient Rome in a unique, thorough, and convenient way with a local expert guide who will highlight important facts and stories for you.

Step into the Colosseum to explore a place from the distant past. Once inside, your guide will tell you about the amphitheater's history. You’ll get to see evidence of Nero’s great fire, discover grisly details about the gladiators' games, and unveil the truth about the many myths surrounding the place. One of our guides, Valerie, is a professional archaeologist who enjoys bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way. 

Your tour will continue to outstanding sites like the Arch of Constantine and Palatine Hill. Afterward, you’ll visit the largest inner-city archaeological area in the world : the Roman Forum.

## Key facts

- Price: from €59 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: TUI Musement

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour in Italian | €59 / person | Italian, English | - |
| Tour in English | €59 / person | English | - |

## What's included

- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- 3-hour small-group tour
- Includes Colosseum entrance ticket for adults (+18) valued at €18 per person, and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person). Children under 18 are free of charge.
- Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
- Friendly and local guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Roman Forum** (1h) - See the monuments and learn about the different parts of the Roman Forum...
2. **Walk to the Palatine Hill, where emperors built their palaces and Romulus fou...** (10m) - Walk to the Palatine Hill, where emperors built their palaces and Romulus fought Remus...
3. **Colosseum** (1h 50m; admission included) - Visit the Colosseum and learn all about its fascinating history...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10 start times between 08:15 and 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet your destination insider between the green newspaper stand and the fountain, to the right side of the metro station B Colosseum exit, on Via dei Fori Imperiali. 
Please be at the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes before the tour starting time. • Your guide will be holding a TUI sign/flag.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The venue requires us to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for purchasing the admission and for entering the Colosseum and the Archaeological Area of the Roman Forum. If this requirement isn't met, it will not be possible to enter the venue
- The name provided during booking is final and cannot be changed as per Colosseum rules. To enter, each participant must present an identity document matching the booking name
- The provider is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum and Roman Forum because of strikes, union meetings or bad weather
- When you choose our guided tour, please note that admission to the Colosseum Archaeological Park is €18 for adults, while visitors under 18 years of age are entitled to free admission.
- Customers are not charged any booking or pre-sale fees.
- The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services, including a live guide, on-site check-in assistance staff, and a service fee.
- This service fee covers customer support, booking management, and operational management related to your experience.
- (Reduced-price admission (children aged 0–17) can only be purchased together with a full-price admission ticket.
- The venue requires us to collect the first and last name of every visitor. This information is mandatory for booking and gaining access to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum archaeological area. Failure to provide this information will result in denied entry. The name entered at the time of booking is final and cannot be changed, in accordance with Colosseum regulations. To gain access, each participant must present a valid ID matching the name provided in the booking.
- In accordance with the ticket sales conditions, visitors are not required to pay any booking or pre-sale fees.
- Please review the Visitor Regulations on the official Colosseum website and ensure that you accept and comply with all applicable guidelines.

## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

Ranked **#88 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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