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.
Best for: 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. Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours comparison
Trade-off: Palatine Hill is not guided.
In our comparison: #59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum - Small Group TourThe page price | Starting point: Santi Cosma e Damiano, 1 Via del Fori Imperial, Roma, Lazio, Italy, Via Antonio Tempesta, 254, 00176 Roma RM, Italy | €29 |
| Upgrade to Private Tour | Private Tour: Upgrade your experience to a private tour. By upgrading, you'll have your own guide and Arena 1st Access. Starting point: Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo, 31a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy | €365 for 2+ people |
Children from €29 (ages 0 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 60 of 62
Star breakdown of all 62 ratings
Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and personal attention, but some report missing areas they expected to visit
Written by Guidekin from the 60 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 March 2022 to 30 September 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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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 includedThe 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 includedExplore 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #59 of 132 | €29 | 3h | 4.87 (62) | 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 #59 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