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Rome: Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum | Small Group MAX 10 People

4.9 Excellent 62 reviews
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3h
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English
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Budget live guide? in our Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours comparison. For budget entry, book the Small Group Tour: live guide, arena and Forum entry, no Palatine guide; €29 per person, 4.87 from 62 reviews.

Trade-off: Palatine Hill is not guided.

Last checked: September 13, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

Arena floor in a group capped at ten with a Blue Badge guide, at a price that undercuts most plain group tours, which is the whole reason it is here. Arena ticket and reservation fee are included at €29 per person, transport is not. The Palatine is not guided, and closed toe shoes are required or you may be turned away.

From the guide

Explore the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum on a captivating small group tour with an expert guide.

Uncover Rome's ancient history in a group of up to 10 people for an intimate and engaging experience.

Enjoy skip-the-line access, ensuring more time to delve into the fascinating stories behind these historic sites. Join this memorable tour for an unforgettable journey through time, marveling at the architectural wonders and learning about the lives of ancient Romans.

Book now for a captivating, educational, and personal adventure in the Eternal City.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum - Small Group Tour

from €29 / person
Guide: English

Starting point:

What this option includes

Santi Cosma e Damiano, 1 Via del Fori Imperial, Roma, Lazio, Italy, Via Antonio Tempesta, 254, 00176 Roma RM, Italy

Upgrade to Private Tour

from €365 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Tour: Upgrade your experience to a private tour. By upgrading, you'll have your own guide and Arena 1st Access.

What this option includes

Starting point:

Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo, 31a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 14:45
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 14:45. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum Reservation Fee (valued at €2 per person)
Official Blue Badge Guide
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Small-Group Tour (max. 10 people)

What's Not Included

Transportation
Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Itinerary

Colosseum Stop 1
The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and held 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.
1h 30m
Admission included
Roman Forum Stop 2
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet your guide in front of Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31, 15 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it, Meet your guide in front of Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1. The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign

End point

Meet your guide in front of Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31, 15 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it, Meet your guide in front of Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1. The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport or photo ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
  • The meeting point is in front of the Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1 - Rome, Italy.
  • Our tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign.
  • The tour guide will leave 15 minutes after the time you booked. Arriving late to the meeting point, will be considered as a no-show.
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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