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Rome: Colosseum Express Gladiator Arena-Small Group/Private Tour

4.6 · 149 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by getitalytours
Duration
1h 15m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €169 · max 7 from €189 · private from €199
Guide languages
Arabic, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
16 start times between 01:00 and 17:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A budget way onto the arena floor with a live guide: a short small group visit from the gladiators' entrance, then the Forum and Palatine on your own with the included ticket.

Arena ticket, fees and headset are included at €32 per person. Late arrivals count as no shows with no refund, and security queues are separate from the ticket line.

In our comparison: #115 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

6 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
arena entryThe page priceArabic, Spanish, EnglishDuration: 1 hour€32
Semi Private - Small GroupEnglishDuration: 1 hour 15 minutes€169 for 2+ people
Spanish (Max 7 pax )Arabic, Spanish, EnglishDuration: 1 hour 6 minutes€189 for 2+ people
Private Tour Arabic, Spanish, English€199 for 2+ people
Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Arabic, Spanish, EnglishRoman Forum & Palatine Guided€219 for 2+ people

Children from €99 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Admission Fees
  • radio and headset
  • Self guided admission To the Roman Forum & Palatine hill
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Official licenced tour guide for colosseum
  • Underground Level

Reviews

4.6
149 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 135 of 149

Star breakdown of all 149 ratings

5 stars
128 · 86%
4 stars
7 · 5%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
10 · 7%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical explanations and arena access, but late cancellations and schedule changes recur.

Praised

  • Guides explain Colosseum history through detailed, engaging stories
  • Small groups allow personal attention and time for questions
  • Access to the arena floor and its view of the Colosseum
  • Smooth entry and help navigating crowds and queues
  • Commentary that keeps children and teenagers interested

Complaints

  • Late cancellations and changes to booked start times
  • Difficulty finding or identifying staff at the meeting point
  • Some find the tour good value, while others find the guiding too limited for the cost
  • Some report missing parts of the tour they booked

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (25 November 2023 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point in front of the famous bar CAFFÈ ROMA. Adress : largo gaetana agnese Right in front of the bar you will see a tree , where we Will be holding a company sign . We will be there RIGHT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE STARTING OF THE TOUR (NOT EARLIER THAN THAT). · Open in Google Maps
Departure
16 start times between 01:00 and 17:45 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
getitalytours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

This tour is a travel in time...
get ready for the big show !!
discover the Colosseum starting from the core , the gladiator's Arena Floor.

This tour have a small sized group to create a better vibe and interaction with your professional guide

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • TO ENTER IN THE COLOSSEUM AND FORUM IS MANDATORY TO PRESENT A VALID ID OR PASSPORT OF ALL THE VISITORS, ADULTS AND UNDER 18 (also a picture of the id/passport is accepted). The names on the passport or ID document have to match the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €99 ages 3 to 17
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #115 of 132€321h 15m4.62 (149)varies by option
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #115 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

From €32 per adult · arena entry