Ticket, guide and headsets are included at €35 per person, the deeper tiers cost more. Names and ages of everyone are needed at booking.
In our comparison: #79 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 Tour The 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. | €59 |
| Colosseum Arena Tour | SEMI-PRIVATE:: Enjoy a guided tour of the Colosseum in a group of up to 12 people, including access to the Arena Floor. ACCESS ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE:: After the tour, enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently and explore at your own pace. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Underground access is not included. | €59 |
| COLOSSEUM UNDER FULL TOUR | SEMI-PRIVATE: : Enjoy the full Colosseum experience in a small group of up to 6 people. ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE: : discover on a guided visit. Duration: 3 hours: Explore the Colosseum, Arena Floor, restricted Underground and Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with a professional guide | €179 |
Children from €39 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 34 of 37
Star breakdown of all 37 ratings
Reviewers praise clear explanations and an efficient pace, but changed start times have disrupted some visits.
Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (25 May 2022 to 27 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Meet our staff, receive your tickets and headsets, and get ready for an intimate experience designed to avoid the crowds of standard group tours.
5 minWith this tickets 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.
45 min · Admission includedWe offer access to the nearby Roman Forum, so you can explore it at your own pace after the Colosseum tour.
Pass by, no stopWe offer access to the nearby Palatine Hill, so you can explore it at your own pace after the Colosseum tour.
Pass by, no stopDiscover Ancient Rome and the iconic Colosseum with a professional guide. Choose the experience that best suits your visit:
Option 1 – 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.
Option 2 – 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 3 – 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.
Whichever option you choose, experience Ancient Rome and its iconic archaeological sites. Inclusions and duration vary by option.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #79 of 132 | €35 | 1h | 4.73 (37) | 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 #79 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