--- title: "Rome: Colosseum Express Gladiator Arena-Small Group/Private Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 32 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 149 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [ar, en, es] rank_in_category: 115 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-colosseum-express-gladiator-arena-small-group-private-tour/ --- # Rome: Colosseum Express Gladiator Arena-Small Group/Private Tour **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 (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point in front of the famous… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €169 · max 7 from €189 · private from €199 - 16 start times: between 01:00 and 17:45 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €99: ages 3 to 17 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €32 per person for the arena entry option; other options up to €999 - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.62/5 from 149 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: getitalytours - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €169 · max 7 from €189 · private from €199 - Guide languages: Arabic, English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 16 start times between 01:00 and 17:45 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.62 from 149 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 135 of 149. - 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 (2023-11-25 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | arena entry | €32 / person | Arabic, Spanish, English | Duration: 1 hour | | Semi Private - Small Group | €169 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes | | Spanish (Max 7 pax ) | €189 / person (for 2+ people) | Arabic, Spanish, English | Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes | | Private Tour | €199 / person (for 2+ people) | Arabic, Spanish, English | - | | Roman Forum & Palatine Guided | €219 / person (for 2+ people) | Arabic, Spanish, English | Roman Forum & Palatine Guided | | Roman Forum Spanish Tour | €999 / person | Arabic, Spanish, English | Roman Forum Spanish Tour | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Underground Level ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Our expert guide will meet you at the given meeting point and after a short introduction will accompany you to the fast track priority entrance (skip the line).this tour gives you an exquisite opportunity to learn about one of the great attraction in Rome. This tour is... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 01:00 and 17:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point 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). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJoXOQuLZhLxMRnozOl4zJKqQ ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking; Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - The names provided during booking cannot be altered later on; the name of the persons who will show at the meeting point of the tour have to be the same of the ones provided during the booking process. - 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. - All visitors must pass through a mandatory security control which can take some time depending on the number of people visiting the monument that day. During peak times or seasons, the wait time for security checks may be significant and is UNRELATED TO THE TICKETS QUEUE. - Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions unless the monument is closed by authorities for safety reasons - LATE ARRIVALS ARE CONSIDERED NO SHOW , which is NOT REFUNDABLE and also not possible to reschedule. The reservations have a specific entrance time , after that they expire and are not anymore valid. If you book a guided tour , you can only enter with the group , you cannot enter by yourself. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #115 of 132** | €32 | 1h 15m | 4.62 (149) | varies by option | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (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. 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