09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
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Guidekin's take
A short arena floor tour with a licensed guide, then the Forum and Palatine on your own, with an underground version in a group capped at six for those who want to go deeper.
Ticket and headsets are included at €55 per person, pickup, food and tips are not. Full names and ages are needed at booking.
In our comparison: #77 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 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
Colosseum Express TourThe page price
SEMI-PRIVATE: : Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the Colosseum in a group of up to 12 people. ACCESS ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE:: After the tour, enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently and explore at your own pace. Duration: 1 hour: Arena Floor and Underground access are not included.
€55
Rome: Colosseum Arena Tour with Forum and Palatine Access
€79
COLOSSEUM UNDER FULL TOUR
Duration: 3 hours
€179
Children from €35 (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
Option 2 – Colosseum Underground: ticket valued at €24/person, including Underground and Arena Floor
Option 3 – Colosseum Express Tour: ticket valued at €18/person. No Arena Floor / Underground access.
Headsets when required & Licensed professional guide
Small-group experience: up to 12 guests for Options 1 & 3; up to 6 for Option 2
Option 1 - Colosseum Arena Tour: ticket valued at €24/person, including Arena Floor. NO Underground
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included.
Food, drinks and gratuities not included.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour option 1 & 3
Access to the Underground — Options 1 and 3 and Access to Arena Floor - Option 3
Reviews
4.7
31 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 29 of 31
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Meeting point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Look for the “Trip in Art” flag.
We kindly ask you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in. · Open in Google Maps
Your tour concludes within the Colosseum, at the official bookstore.
Then, with the tickets provided, set out at your own pace to discover the Roman Forum and the heights of Palatine Hill.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
TRIP IN ART; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Your tour begins at the meeting point at Via dei Fori Imperiali where you’ll enjoy an introduction to the Colosseum
Meet our staff, receive your tickets and headsets, and get ready for an intimate experience designed to avoid the crowds of standard group tours.
10 min
2
Colosseum
Arena Entrance: your first approach with the Colosseum, one of the seven wonders of the world, will be like a Gladiator!
No, it’s not a joke, it is called Arena Entrance and bring you through one of the most important gate of the Flavian Amphitheatre (80 in total).
Once inside in The Arena, you will appreciate an uncommon viewpoint of the Colosseum, feeling like a Real Gladiator.
30 min · Admission included
3
Colosseum
From the Arena Platform your exclusive guide will bring you to the Colosseum first and second ring to cover the Best Full Experience inside the Colosseum rich with emperor history, gladiator combat, animal fights, and executions in front of 50,000 spectators.
50 min · Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
Discover Ancient Rome and the iconic Colosseum with a professional guide. Choose the experience that best suits your visit:
Option 1 – Colosseum Arena Tour (No Underground) Enter the Arena Floor, where gladiators once fought, and discover the amphitheatre with your guide. Then continue with access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore independently.
Option 2 – Colosseum Under Full Tour Discover the Colosseum Underground and Arena with your guide in a small, semi-private group. Learn how the amphitheatre operated behind the scenes, followed by a guided visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Option 3 – Colosseum Express Tour (No Arena, No Underground) Explore the Colosseum and learn about gladiators, emperors and legendary spectacles. After the guided visit, enjoy access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore independently.
Whichever option you choose, experience Ancient Rome and its iconic archaeological sites. Inclusions and duration vary by option.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate level of physical fitness is required.
Children
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Accessibility
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Full names and ages of all participants are required at the time of booking. Incomplete or incorrect information may result in denied entry.
A valid ID or passport is mandatory. Guests arriving without a valid ID cannot be guaranteed entry.
Option 1 – Colosseum Arena Tour (No Underground): Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €24 per person, including Arena Floor access. Underground access is not included.
Option 2 – Colosseum Underground Full Tour: Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €24 per person, includes access to the Underground (Hypogeum) and Arena Floor.
Option 3 - Colosseum Express Tour (No Arena, No Underground Access): Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person. Arena Floor and Underground access are not included.
A Colosseum reservation fee of €2 per person applies to all options.
The remaining cost of the experience covers the services of an experienced licensed guide, audio devices, reservations, and other tour services.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: Options 1 and 2 include admission for a self-guided visit. Option 3 includes a guided visit.
This tour operates in all weather conditions.
All visitors must pass through a mandatory metal detector security check at the Colosseum.
Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry and may not be accommodated.
Your guide will lead the group during the guided portions of the experience. Access and exit procedures may vary depending on the option selected.
For the 4:50 PM tour: access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill will take place the following day, as the Archaeological Park's last entrance is at 5:45 PM.
Good to know
Food not included Food, drinks and gratuities not included.
Children from €35 ages 5 to 17
Non-refundable no free cancellation
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days: No refund
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